How far would you go for a loved one? This question has been raised in the past few weeks and I've been shocked and pleased by things I've heard from people.
My sister had a medical crisis the past few weeks. Everything is fine now, but one of my first thoughts was concerning my nieces. The custody situation involving both girls is complicated and should anything happen to my sister, my nieces would be split apart. They would be sent to live with their separate fathers, one of whom is extremely unfit. I raised the prospect to hubby that should anything happen, I would want to sue for custody of both girls, so they wouldn't be separated and to protect my one niece from her specific situation. This would be a life-altering decision for us, considering we don't want children of our own. But desperate times, call for desperate actions. In the past few months, we have agreed to be guardians for our in-laws who are adopting and are required to name guardians in the paperwork. We're keeping our fingers crossed, we'll never have to act on either situation.
Another individual, who I won't name in order to protect their privacy, found themselves facing the prospect of losing a sibling the past week. Their brother requires a kidney transplant. Immediately, my friend decided she would get tested to see if she was a donor. No qualm or question, just action.
So I ask you, how far would you go? Have you ever faced the question before and what was your final decision?
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I don't think anyone would actually know what they would do until faced with that particular situation. I would hope that I would have the courage to help my family thru whatever situation might arise.
I mentioned the kidney situation to my sweet but extremely medically-shy hubby (gets faint at the prospect of a blood test) if he would give a kidney if needed and he responded with an immediate and resounding "yes!" if the person in need was our daughter, son-in-law or grandson. So, no, I am not surprised when people step up to the plate when it's a loved one.
I think it all depends on the situation. We have so far drawn the line on others moving in. We would happily become guardians if the situation arose for our niece to keep her out of a bad situation. Right now it is tough for my husband's family, so we'll see what happens.
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