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Don't always feel we have to talk.
Sitting quietly together is fine. Your presence confirms that I am still important and alive.
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Can you take me and/or my children somewhere?
I may need transportation to a treatment, to the store, or to my physician.
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Help me feel good about myself.
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Please include me in decision making.
I've been robbed of so many things. Please don't deny me a chance to make decisions about my family and my life.
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Talk to me about the future.
Tomorrow, next week, next year. Hope is so important to me.
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Bring a positive attitude.
It's catching.
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What's the news?
Magazines, photos, newspapers and verbal reports keep me from feeling like the world is passing me by.
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Could you help me with some chores?
During my illness, my family and I still face dirty clothes, dirty dishes and a dirty house.
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Please water my flowers.
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Send a card to let me know you care.
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Pray for me and share your faith with me.
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Tell me how you'd like to help me.
And when I agree, please do so.
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Tell me about support groups...
so I can share with others.