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I think that in THIS situation - with a legitimate medical need, and someone who is vitally important to your family, that its ok to give it. The fact that she hasnt asked in the past, and wants to pay it back PLUS the fact that she is facing a life and death situation - this is probably reasonable. I would in fact GIVE it with no expectation of return.
If the requests continue, face saying no at that time. I can imagine that it was probably humiliating for her to ask in the first place.
Jen
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Jensboys - Mom of 4 Boys (2 adopted, 2 biological)  Reunited Sister
Fostering Miss Tiny and Miss Curious - Two Months and 13 months when placed May, 2009
Blogging about reunion with our 14 year old, Not reuniting with our 13 year old, transracial parenting, adoption and life as a minority family in a rural community. And oh yeah, now I have cancer.
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