DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife has a terminal illness and has been undergoing treatment for several months. Many of her close friends have been very generous with meals, cards and flowers, for which we are both grateful and appreciative. Early on, a former colleague of mine (from 14 years ago) learned of my spouse’s illness and signed up via a meal service application to bring food during the tougher treatment weeks.
Miss Manners: The Constant Gifts For My Terminally Ill Wife Have Become A Burden
Judith Martin, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Wed, 10/16/2024 - 5:23am
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- Miss Manners: My wife is terminally ill and friends are showering her with gifts -- but it’s gone too far
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who isn't sure how to politely decline gifts given to their terminally ill wife.
10/16/2024 - 8:00 am | View Link - Miss Manners: The constant gifts for my terminally ill wife have become a burden
My wife is terminally ill, and I have a well-meaning, former colleague who continually sends gifts. But given the circumstances, the gifts have become a burden. How can we politely get her to stop?
10/16/2024 - 1:37 am | View Link - Miss Manners: My wife is ill and we’re grateful for food and gifts we get, but it’s becoming too much
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