Galileo
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Quick context...My wife has been battling breast cancer, and her mastectomy is scheduled for today. I am killing time in the waiting room as she is currently in pre-op. Over the past few months friends and family have been very generous offering meals, sending flowers, cards, etc... Throughout, my wife has been a bit uneasy about it all (especially the meals) as she prefers not to be the center of attention, and she she doesn't want to be a charity case. I get that, but it is hard to tell people "no thanks" when they are expressing their care and concern for our well being. We do appreciate it.
Anyway, I have a close friend who has arranged for a housekeeper as a gift to us. My wife doesn't want it. This is a close friend whom my wife knows very well also. He is a very persistent type of person. When he told me about his plan, I said..."oh that isn't necessary. We appreciate the thought, but don't bother. We are fine". So yesterday he hands me a name and phone number and tells me its all set up just to call her to set up a time/schedule. When I told my wife, she said "we can't accept this. I don't want someone getting a housekeeper for us." I hate to insult my friend by refusing his gift (and knowing him, he would be irritated), but I got to side with my wife right? I guess he'll get over it.
Anyway, I have a close friend who has arranged for a housekeeper as a gift to us. My wife doesn't want it. This is a close friend whom my wife knows very well also. He is a very persistent type of person. When he told me about his plan, I said..."oh that isn't necessary. We appreciate the thought, but don't bother. We are fine". So yesterday he hands me a name and phone number and tells me its all set up just to call her to set up a time/schedule. When I told my wife, she said "we can't accept this. I don't want someone getting a housekeeper for us." I hate to insult my friend by refusing his gift (and knowing him, he would be irritated), but I got to side with my wife right? I guess he'll get over it.
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