re my BIL...Thanks for support, Heidi & others

August 14, 2003

Heidi and others,

Thanks so much for your supportive responses to the

good news I posted (about my brother-in-law, Dave finally

starting to get better). Really bucked me up

I'm going to take the advice in Heidi's post, adapt a bit of the

wording to take into account my BIL's personality and send

this to Heidi for her approval (off list) before

sending it along to Dave, my BIL.

This is a technique I've learned from some of my dog friends--

when folks ask for advice (or seem to need it), it's easier

for them to read what others have said (experts or people

who've been there) rather than hearing someone say " I think

should do ...[such & such]. This way they have something

to take home with them, to mull over. And something in writing

is more neutral, more formal, and probably better expressed

than just speaking your mind at a given moment.

BTW about my sister (who is so sick), I am NOT entirely happy

with the amt. of info I've been getting here at home. I didn't

have a problem while I was there, but before and after (533

miles away). If need be, I will get back to you on this

communication issue. Obviously, his pancreatitis only makes

things more complicated and stressful.

Tho, whew, surely it's less so, somewhat, now that he is doing

better.

Again thanks for your support. And let me know if I can

help any of you in return.

--

Sally

Sally L. Hobson, Ph. D.

mailto:hobson@...

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