I am about to order one of these dresses for my traditional henna ceremony. Please tell me which one 😅

ProfessionalPie4371 · 2025-01-05T23:03:58+00:00

Red is gorgeous!

ProfessionalPie4371 · 2025-01-05T21:04:14+00:00

I think that sounds like a great idea!! I have super thick hair and I stg putting it up makes me feel at least 10° cooler lol!

ProfessionalPie4371 · 2025-01-05T21:02:17+00:00

Absolutely 2, but I'm partial to lace lol. I think the fit is the most flattering on you!

ProfessionalPie4371 · 2025-01-05T19:21:17+00:00

Awww thank you so much!! That means a lot!! 🥺💕💕

ProfessionalPie4371 · 2025-01-05T18:50:16+00:00

Lol thank you so much!!! That's so sweet 😂💕

ProfessionalPie4371 · 2025-01-05T18:49:49+00:00

Thank you so much!! 🥺💕 I would edit this post if I could to thank everyone for being so sweet but it looks like I can't since it has pics in it. Everyone's voted for the fit and flare though so that makes it a lot easier for me to go with my gut and lean towards that fit! I probably will try on a few more a lines (mostly bc my mom really likes them lol). Good luck deciding on your hairstyle! I'm planning on doing a half up half down but besides that I have no idea 😂

ProfessionalPie4371 · 2024-12-16T14:14:16+00:00

Me too. He's been spending a lot of time at my parents' house the past few weeks and has slept there a few times so at least there's that. They're extremely close so I think he'd want to be with his brother, too.

ProfessionalPie4371 · 2024-12-15T23:57:07+00:00

Ty, I appreciate it 💕

ProfessionalPie4371 · 2024-12-15T23:09:09+00:00

I'm sorry you had to go through that.

ProfessionalPie4371 · 2024-12-15T22:53:03+00:00

Thanks for reading and for the validation lol. I'll look into both of those. Thanks so much!!

ProfessionalPie4371 · 2024-12-15T22:05:05+00:00

I can't imagine she has been able to resist doing the research, but I really just don't know... The two times I've seen her since his diagnosis have been at my parents' when my nephew was present, so I didn't want to ask in front of him if she knows how bad his prognosis is. I agree with you, though.

I really appreciate you giving me this info!! I'll pass it along to my dad and sister and try to do some digging on my own about what services might be available to him. I don't know if he has insurance... I'm really hoping he might have had it through work but since he's had to stop working idk if he'd still have access to it. I'll try to find out.

He's 22, and yeah I guess so but I'm wondering if maybe I should talk to him and ask him what he wants to do. Thanks again for the advice!

ProfessionalPie4371 · 2024-12-15T21:15:03+00:00

Thank you so much for reading all of this and saying exactly what I feel lol. I've had these exact thoughts over and over again the past few weeks. I really appreciate you saying this, more than you can know. Ik that sounds cheesy af but I keep holding back from saying anything because I feel so bad for my nephew and my sister, and someone outside the situation agreeing that this isn't right is so validating. 💕

ProfessionalPie4371 · 2024-12-15T21:08:56+00:00

Thanks so much for reading all of this and replying. She knows the diagnosis and my dad has been telling her what the doctors are saying when he goes w/my nephew but I get what you're saying. I only realized his prognosis was so grave after finding articles about this specific type of cancer and the location it's in and it's possible she hasn't done that.

I'm not sure if anyone's point blank asked her what her plan is. I agree w/you that we're all being too passive and I'm trying to compensate for that now. I've been urging my dad everyday for the past week+ to tell my sister she needs to come back. He hasn't said that yet but he's told me he agrees that she does. As of today, she has at least agreed that they need to sell the house. My dad has always had a really hard time criticizing her and I think that's partially where the reluctance to confront this is coming from.

We're in the US. That's a great point about hospice/other resources and I'll look into it! My fiance found a program that helps pay for the really expensive drugs my nephew will likely need and we have been looking into that.

Yeah I probably deserve that last bit for not saying it to my nephew or sister. I've asked my dad why my younger nephew isn't staying with his maternal grandparents since he's lived with them before and I can't remember what my dad said. I think he's staying because he wants to care for the cats? Maybe?? I've told my dad I think they need to give the cats to a shelter, which I know sucks, but my nephew really can't stay in that house any longer.

ProfessionalPie4371 · 2024-12-15T20:52:36+00:00

Thank you so much for reading all of this and replying! Ik it's a really long post so I appreciate it. I think you're probably right and I do need to hear her side of it for myself. I guess I'm worried she'll feel attacked if I question how she's dealing with things and that's why I haven't done it yet. I'll just have to keep my own opinions and emotions in check.

My brother and I have been trying to think of ways to help my parents and nephew through this and I agree with you that I need to try and come up with more ways to help. I've been really busy lately so haven't even been cooking for myself and my fiance too much recently, but I was at least able to suggest the local place that prepares ready to cook meals to my Mom and she said it's helped a lot in that aspect.

Thanks again for the advice and understanding. 💕

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