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Have you sat down and written an email outlining her condition, the prognosis and then specific things you need?

"Update: Susan has XYZ disease which means she cannot walk without assistance, has already had multiple calls and is unable to form the words to articulate her needs. She is unable to pick up our 1 year old, drive, climb stairs and suffers daily headaches requiring her to lay in a dark room for hours.
We are in need of the following assistance to get through the next 6 months. Please let me know if you can help with any of the following:
1. After school care for the kids Weds -Fri, 2-6 pm
2. Meals M, W and F
3. Ride to weekly XYz clinic appointment Monday's at 2 (it is 45 minutes from our house, appt lasts one hour)
4. Someone to help susan get dressed and washed in the am since k have to leave for work so early "

I have received a similar email and it was easier to get help when it was laid out exactly what was needed, instead of a general "if you could come help us that would be great".
So people knew exactly what they would be doing.

Some people are not good with sickness, hospitals, and emotions. They just arent. Some families have never dealt with illness or loss. They may assume you and your sister are dealing with it and don't want to intrude.

You need to ask for help specifically as above before throwing in the towel.

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