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- 07/2015
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You are right Gooseberry and the reason I asked the question. I am hoping that everyone on here who struggles with family realize that family comes in so different ways. My best friend lost both her husband and son in four years and I was there for her and her every step of the way.. They are now my family and keep me going. Family, is the people who matter to you and your life. We don't need to waste a lot of time trying to convince our family members that they are needed and to play well right now. As a CAL I know that I want all his family to understand that time is precious and they should be here. His children choose to continue on with their own life's and friends so have not seen him once.
Right now, all we want is our PALS to be happy and loved. It is with us every waking moment. We need to understand that they are happy and loved and they are. There may be family members who can't or won't be there to support them and some have their own agendas. They may be family but they do not and cannot have the right to be around to upset us. Time is to precious to spend energy trying to change them or their feelings. Tell them to read up on ALS and what it is actually all about and hope they come around and come to support. I say cloak the PALS in love and stop short at nothing else.
Right now, all we want is our PALS to be happy and loved. It is with us every waking moment. We need to understand that they are happy and loved and they are. There may be family members who can't or won't be there to support them and some have their own agendas. They may be family but they do not and cannot have the right to be around to upset us. Time is to precious to spend energy trying to change them or their feelings. Tell them to read up on ALS and what it is actually all about and hope they come around and come to support. I say cloak the PALS in love and stop short at nothing else.
