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<blockquote data-quote="Mattsmom277" data-source="post: 570427" data-attributes="member: 4264"><p>I had thought of you yesterday, and knew you would be missing your brother. Huge hugs and I hope you can recall some wonderful memories shared with your brother through the holidays. </p><p></p><p>I think its very sad that your in laws did not express their sympathy for your loss. Unfortunately, some people lack couth (spelled wrong I'm sure). Even when someone doesn't know what to say, which is common, even a card signed by all would have been in order and I can imagine it hurt a lot to not have them reach out in some way to you. </p><p></p><p>I do believe that gifts are given without expectation of reciprocation. At the same time, when this occurs year in and year out, it is perfectly acceptable to opt out of gift giving. It is wonderful and kind and giving to host a family gathering and there is no small work that goes into hosting holiday events and meals. That in itself is a gift. I am sure that whomever benefits from the donation of your gifts will be delighted and appreciative. That is a generous thing to do. I hope it left you with a good feeling from giving. </p><p></p><p>I know that when a person loses someone so close such as a sibling it is extra difficult during holidays, especially the first holidays without your loved one. I hope that you can find some quiet moments of joy and peace this season, and have a few quiet smiles when memories come to mind of special times with your brother.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mattsmom277, post: 570427, member: 4264"] I had thought of you yesterday, and knew you would be missing your brother. Huge hugs and I hope you can recall some wonderful memories shared with your brother through the holidays. I think its very sad that your in laws did not express their sympathy for your loss. Unfortunately, some people lack couth (spelled wrong I'm sure). Even when someone doesn't know what to say, which is common, even a card signed by all would have been in order and I can imagine it hurt a lot to not have them reach out in some way to you. I do believe that gifts are given without expectation of reciprocation. At the same time, when this occurs year in and year out, it is perfectly acceptable to opt out of gift giving. It is wonderful and kind and giving to host a family gathering and there is no small work that goes into hosting holiday events and meals. That in itself is a gift. I am sure that whomever benefits from the donation of your gifts will be delighted and appreciative. That is a generous thing to do. I hope it left you with a good feeling from giving. I know that when a person loses someone so close such as a sibling it is extra difficult during holidays, especially the first holidays without your loved one. I hope that you can find some quiet moments of joy and peace this season, and have a few quiet smiles when memories come to mind of special times with your brother. [/QUOTE]
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