DEW,
Sweet one of ours,
You are Not going there to have a "good time". You're going on "family affairs".
And, as vulnerable as you are, you must make sure, before you go, that your doctors will take a call from you and promise to return it! You must do this!

Because, you trip is not about you having a "good time", it's simply about you being there for your sister, who is very ill.
And, you've got to be able to beat back your pain, (that's why I say, have YOUR doctors On Call! Always), so you can tend to the task you've undertaken!
(I know, I've done this same sort of thing before, and I'm NOT going to get into that here).

So, before you even Think about leaving, be sure with ALL your Doctors, and their STAFF, that your calls will GET THROUGH! And, BE Returned!
Be sure that you take enough meds, or, have them available, via YOUR DOCTORS, at a calls notice!
You must take care of yourself, before you can take care of someone else. You are NOT a martyr!


Yes, DEW,
We ALL know that you're going to be Strong, and Be there, for your Sister!
But, You won't be the only one. (so, you'll have a chance to rest, take it!)

Be in touch with your doctors, even if you don't NEED to be, let them know what's going on, with you, your sister, and how it's affecting you!

I slightly disagree with your psych doctor. This is not a "Fun Trip". Where's his reality?
This is a full blown "Caring Trip", all about your Sister, Not You! (I do NOT want to seem cold).

The Bottom line remains..... You must be sure, that you're in good hands, BEFORE you step foot on a plane! BE SURE those doctors will answer, or return your calls, if your pain flares, and BE SURE, you have enough medication, to carry you through.

And, take a rest, now and again, for YOU! Don't wait, until it's too late! Your body will tell you.

I offer all of my love, thoughts, and prayers!

DEW, I know you will pull through this!

Keep the Faith!

Pete
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