feeling helpless-thank you

November 23, 2003

You are the BEST! Thank you for your thoughts and suggestions. But, thank you

most of all for your honesty. I can feel your frustrations as you talk about how

difficult the mornings are, etc., trying to fit things in and trying to maintain

a " normal " life. I am sure my sister is feeling exactly the same way. Even if

she doesn't realize it, yet, I am glad to know that other people feel the same

way.

Those that said she probably isn't ready, I hope that's true. I hope she will,

in time, be ready to accept some emotional support from others in the same

position. The walk was a great thought but the website said the walks for '04

won't be posted til March. I hope I remember.

As for Thanksgiving, it is at HER house, as it is every year, which is why I am

so worried. I even suggested cancelling but she WANTS to do it. We've been

having it there for years because it's too much for my mom. My brother drives up

with his family and stays with my mom and we drive down. Dinner is at my

sister's.Thanksgiving day will probably be fine, but she has to do all the

shopping and prep work. My mom has osteoporosis and can't do much, tho I know

she'll do what she can. I live too far to do the shopping. I will certainly do

my share once we get there but I just worry she will be on overload. However,

it's her choice and it will hopefully be ok. I will take all of your suggestions

and try not to talk about 's condition at all. I will keep it on hold for

now.

The good part about the holiday is that my brother will be in from Virginia with

his 4 girls and that will be wonderful for (and her sister, of course).

Hopefully, my sister-in-law will pitch in but...

Again, thank you all so very much.

Love and good wishes,

Jill

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