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I need some advice..please..

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I am in a struggle with understanding when too much has been asked of me.

My sister went to see her son for xmas, three weeks in length.

My other sister living around the corner was going to drop in each day to feed sisters dog.

I was staying at her house, where the dog lives and found a note on the gate, claiming the dog keeps getting out and wont stop barking and will be reported to ranger.

We had no option but the take the dog home and look after her there.

My other sister who was feeding the dog, gives me the impression without actually saying, that we go beyond and above what is expected of us.

She said outright she could not have the dog.

My main concern is not knowing or doubting my first response. My response is we need to look after my sisters dog, she is 3,000 kms away.

Other sister keeps saying with suspicious tone, your a good woman, more than once.

But it was wrong for sister visiting son to assume, we wouldnt be making any plans where we could not look after the dog, eg. going aways over night out of town.

I really do hope I get some advice and support. I doubt myself and my own opinion too much and dont trust my own voice.

I really just want some one maybe to tell me, my own response was ok.

I couldnt let the dog keep running around the court where she lives to get hit and or have her taken.


Thank you dearly for your time to respond.
I say it often, and it can lose its strength but I appreciate all your help alot.
 

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It is more than OK you did that. It is a love for family that you dont just say but do.

You are sacrificing your plans to allow your sister to see her son. You think God doesnt see that and love you for it?

I never met you before and I love you for it! The love you demonstrate is the whole of the law. Your family is very blessed to know you and so are we.
 
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You are doing the right thing, sweetie, and your heart is right.
It is easy for people to say that some of us 'do too much', but if something needs doing, then why not?
Just make sure that you leave dome space for yourself in all this, and don't wear yourself out. :hug:
 
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It is more than OK you did that. It is a love for family that you dont just say but do.

You are sacrificing your plans to allow your sister to see her son. You think God doesnt see that and love you for it?

I never met you before and I love you for it! The love you demonstrate is the whole of the law. Your family is very blessed to know you and so are we.
What he said!:hug:
 
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