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Today, My Mom & I were going to see My Sister that We haven 't seen in a 1 year & a Half. We were so looking forward to it but My Mom' s got really Bad arthrisis & Other Health Problems. Well, We decided Not to Make the ride. We just got a Used Vechile so We were excited to Go. What makes Me Mad as Hell is My sister doesn't live that far away. She says they are having Money troubles. I understand that because My Mom's on a fixed income & I haven't worked in 3 Yrs. because of Health & Mental Issues ( Depression, Anxiety & some more I really don't want to talk about ). I don 't know how long she has on this Earth but if My Mom can't Make the Trip there. Why can 't they make the trip Here. My mom 's 76 and she can't do as Much as they can. I am scared that the next time they see Mom that it 's going to be to later.

Thanks for taking Your time out to read This. God Bless You all.
Posted on 05/05/12, 03:38 pm
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Reply #1 - 05/05/12  6:53pm
" That's sad. Your sister should try to make a trip. Maybe you could remind her that your mother is getting on in years and some day will be gone. Sometimes people procrastinate and later regret it.

Good luck. You sound like a wonderful daughter.

Hugs. "
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Reply #2 - 05/06/12  1:11am
" It sounds as if finances have become an excuse more than an issue. I don't mean that to sound uncaring or to mean that finances aren't a problem, but if the distance isn't great $20-$30 for gas every couple of months shouldn't be a problem. Perhaps offer to help your sister in paying half the cost of gas to make the trip and visit. Your mom's pain can be and is an issue for her, so travel can be extremely difficult. I hate "guilt trips", so I won't recommend tossing one at your sister. Instead offer to pay 1/2 for gas.....you both make out in the long run, and your mom/sister can see each other. "
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Reply #3 - 05/11/12  10:52pm
" Thanks Gwen 21 & Caring1 for the advice. Gwen21, I did that before & all she said was " I am sorry but We are having finacial trouble but I would have liked to if We had the Extra Money. " Caring1 like I said My Mom is On a fixed Income & she can't afford to send My Sister even 1/2 of the amount for Gas. Thanks again. I feel like if She loved Our Mother so Much She would take sometime out of Her Life & come see Her Mom. Thanks Again "
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Reply #4 - 05/18/12  9:41pm
" thats your sisters loss you should ask if you take care of mom to get paid for it here in ohio you can do that .look into all that stuff that way you have money coming in and your with your mom .i hope this helps love april "
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Reply #5 - 05/19/12  12:14am
" Thanks April, I will Look into it. Thanks for the Advice. "

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