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[quote=Anonymous]It sucks when people don't react or behave the way you want them to, doesn't it? I'm sorry your wife's family isn't being more supportive. Some people feel they can't handle sickness. I used to have a relative who would start crying any time anyone talked about death in any way, and the one time she attended a funeral not her own, she actually passed out. My aunt is freaked out by hospitals (though she's forced herself to go for close family). All the wires and buttons and beeps.

You can tell your wife's family specific things they can do to help. "It would really help if you took the two little girls out of the house one afternoon. They LOVE the zoo/park/pottery."  "I'm having a hard time with dinners - if you could send us a gift card to a meal delivery service if you don't want to come over that would be super helpful."  "Between caring for the girls and nursing Larla back to health the cleanliness of our home is leaving much to be desired. It would really help to get a cleaning lady in here once a week."

Don't worry about getting gifts for extended family. You're busy. I hope your wife gets better. And that you like your new phone. :) [/quote]

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