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I don't know what to say to my brother...

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June 08, 2017, 02:44 PM
thumperfbc
I don't know what to say to my brother...
My brother and his wife are expecting their second child but they just received a diagnosis of anencephaly. I had no idea what it was.

My sister-in-law texted my wife who told me. I have no idea what to say to my brother. I'm heartbroken for them. I guess that's all I can say.

Just venting a bit, I suppose.
June 08, 2017, 02:48 PM
YellowJacket
not much you can, or even should say. my prayers go out for your family.


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June 08, 2017, 03:08 PM
Timdogg6
All you can be is supportive and non-judgemental. Prayers for your family.


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June 08, 2017, 03:11 PM
jhe888
All you can do is offer sympathy, love, and support. My best to all of you.



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June 08, 2017, 03:11 PM
KMitch200
When a friend has this exact circumstance, I didn't know what to say either.
So that's what I said - "I'm so sorry you have to go through this, I really don't know what to say."

Prayers for the family.


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June 08, 2017, 03:30 PM
old rugged cross
Prayer sent. Very sorry.



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June 08, 2017, 03:49 PM
Fenris
Terrible to hear. My prayers are with your family.



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June 08, 2017, 03:54 PM
Edmond
Say nothing. Just hug him, let him lean on your shoulder and let out what he needs.


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June 08, 2017, 03:55 PM
c1steve
The babies are missing part of their brain, and the skull is misshapen. Usually the infant cannot feed and dies within a day or two. I suspect the human body catches most deformities and aborts them, but a few slip by.


-c1steve
June 08, 2017, 04:31 PM
OKCGene
Lord have mercy. My heart goes out to all.
June 08, 2017, 04:38 PM
irreverent
I'm so sorry.


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June 08, 2017, 04:38 PM
bigdeal
The words I'd want to hear if I were facing that situation are, "If there's anything you need or anything you think we can do to help, please call. We're here to help in any way we can."

In these sorts of circumstances actions and behavior mean more than words. My prayers to you and your family.


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June 08, 2017, 04:43 PM
Karpteach
I don't think there is much to say. Be supportive to you brother and his family. He will need a rock to support him. Im a Special needs Teacher and have had students with enencephaly. My prayers are with you and your family.
June 08, 2017, 05:03 PM
AZSigs
quote:
Originally posted by bigdeal:
The words I'd want to hear if I were facing that situation are, "If there's anything you need or anything you think we can do to help, please call. We're here to help in any way we can."

In these sorts of circumstances actions and behavior mean more than words. My prayers to you and your family.

+1 My prayers go out to your family.



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June 08, 2017, 05:16 PM
deepocean
Very sorry to read this. I cannot imagine dealing with that. All of your family are in my family's prayers.
June 08, 2017, 05:19 PM
BamaJeepster
Prayers to you and your family. Tragic situation.


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June 08, 2017, 05:24 PM
Lord Vaalic
Sorry to hear this. Just tragic news. Nothing you can do or say, just be there



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June 08, 2017, 05:27 PM
RHINOWSO
quote:
Originally posted by KMitch200:
"I'm so sorry you have to go through this, I really don't know what to say."
This.
June 08, 2017, 05:33 PM
ulsterman
Do the little things. Mow their grass, wash their clothes, do little repairs on their cars. Cook them meals.
June 08, 2017, 07:20 PM
Scottbadger
I don't think there is a right answer to what you should say to them. Being there for them will mean a lot. Prayers for your family.