I need advice on how to make possibly the hardest decision of my life. Help. - Comments

  • petalhee.

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    :( That made me tear up.

    I just realized that your brother has the same age with my brother. If I were you, I would go. Like someone said in their comment, at least you can say that you were there with him, for him in his last hour. And I think your parents need all the support they can get as you do, too. So I guess you go through this as a family, and just be there for each other.

    If I were the one dying, and I see my whole family surrounding me as I take my last breath, I'd die happy.

    Take care.
    January 3rd, 2009 at 03:37pm
  • To_Settle_The_Score

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    I will say that I did not have the option to say goodbye to my uncle, my dad wouldn't allow us to and me and my sister have been mad about it ever since. Then right now my aunt is in hospice care and I visit her all the time now, I think it is better to say goodbye and let him know how much you love him than missing out on those last few times with him.

    My heart is with you and I will pray for strength for you and your family. I'm truly sorry.
    January 2nd, 2009 at 10:54pm
  • totheark.

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    This is awful.
    I'm so sorry.
    I would be with him when he dies, though. If not, you'll drive yourself mad with wondering what you should have done. I lost my elder brother three years ago, very much unexpectedly (he was murdered, shot a few hundred metres away from the house) and if I could have been with him when he died, I would have been.
    You have the chance to say goodbye. Take it.
    You and your family will be in my thoughts.

    xx Fionnuala xx
    January 2nd, 2009 at 10:29pm
  • rumbleroar

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    I'm really sorry.
    I think you should go because even though that'll be your last memory of him you'll still have all the other memories you've had with him. You'll get to say goodbye and in the future you might regret not being there.
    January 2nd, 2009 at 10:24pm
  • realise

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    I'm so sorry for you. If you ever need just...someone to talk to, message me.

    I think you should go and see him.
    Because even though that memory might not be as happy as others, you're never going to see him again. And there's the good memories to remember. Anyway, I think you should go and see him one last time.

    <3
    January 2nd, 2009 at 10:10pm
  • UmpaLumpa.

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    I'm so sorry.
    I'd go, you'll regret for the rest of your life if you don't.
    Of course he'll want you to be there, you're his sister.
    I know it'll be hard but you have to say goodbye to him.

    Good luck hun xx
    January 2nd, 2009 at 09:59pm
  • The Emo Is Standing

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    If it were me, I would probably go. It would be hard, but think about your brother… He probably wants to see you and everybody else, you know. If you go, maybe it’ll help him feel more comfortable, less alone. Like everyone else just said, I am truly sorry. I can’t even imagine the type of pain that you and your family are going through. Especially your brother. Again, I am sorry.

    Strength to you all.
    ~Ammo
    January 2nd, 2009 at 08:53pm
  • Airi.

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    That's really tough. I'm sorry.
    I think you should go. Even if it's not there when he dies you'll still be there with him. It may be hard but I think he'd want to see his little sister one more time before he goes.
    But whatever you choose is your decision.

    I'm always here if you need to talk.
    January 2nd, 2009 at 08:46pm
  • Jessie in Calalini

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    Oh my,
    You have to go. You will regret it for the rest of your life.
    I am so sorry this is happening to you. I feel so sad for you and your family.
    I wish there was some way he could overcome the luekima.
    Message me if you want to talk.
    January 2nd, 2009 at 08:45pm
  • V. Valo

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    You should see him.
    I went through the same thing you did with my grandfather.
    A few years back, he was diagnoised with Elzhimers.
    Last July, it finally got to the point where he was close to passing on.
    I made the choice of going to see him, and truth be told, I'm glad I did.
    Despite how corny this sounds, I was able to say good bye and how much I loved him.
    I know that it can be painful to look at him at the state he's in, but you gotta be there for him, otherwise, you could end up regretting it.

    If you want to talk about anything, feel free to message me at any point.
    Your brother is in my prayers.

    XOXO | J
    January 2nd, 2009 at 08:45pm
  • Katie Rae

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    If I were you, I would go.

    Imagine how you would feel if you didn't see him. You would have the guilt of choosing not to see him when he could really use the support.

    I'm really sorry you're having to go through this, hun. I'm always here if you need to talk.
    January 2nd, 2009 at 08:35pm
  • painterr

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    Wow, I'm so sorry. This must be so hard on you and your family. I send them my wises, and your brother.

    Y'know, I'd go. Even if it wasn't to be there when he dies, just before. If you don't see him, he would die without seeing his little sister see him first, that could crush him. You're his sister, he loves you and you love him back. I'd go, spend some time with him, let him know that you love him, maybe try to make him feel a bit better, even if he's not getting better. You're going to be devistated when he does go, so I really would go, just spend time with your brother who hasn't got much time left. You'll regret it if you don't go. Death can't be stoped, and his time is almost up, so go. You're never gunna get this chance again.

    And although he doesn't know me, and nor do you, wish him a happy bithday from me?
    January 2nd, 2009 at 08:33pm
  • Fei

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    Honestly, I would go. It's your decision, but if I were you I would go. Because that way you can say you were with him, that you were there for him. He might not like you seeing it, but I know he'd appreciate you being so thoughtful.

    It won't be a good memory, but you'll have no regrets. If you regret going, well wouldn't you like to regret going than not going?

    I hope the best for you, your brother, and your family. If you ever need to talk, you can message me. :]

    &#9829;Fei.
    January 2nd, 2009 at 08:30pm
  • asteroid

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    Wow, that sounds really tough. There's nothing I can say that can change what you're going through, but if you ever need someone to talk to, you can always contact me.

    If I were you, I would be there for him. He's dying. You won't ever get this chance again. If he dies and you lose this chance to be with him, to say goodbye and tell him how much he's loved, then you'll probably regret it. I say take advantage of being with him while you still can. After all, death can not be reversed.
    January 2nd, 2009 at 08:21pm