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Do I let family visit??

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bolloxtocovid · 24/11/2020 10:56

To cut a long story short, my DF is terminal. He's having treatment to prolong his life but won't be cured.

His brother and niece who live the other side of the world want to come for Christmas as a surprise. My intention was to self isolate pre Christmas so I could have him over for what may well be his last Christmas lunch, but have any other visitors only see him outside to keep him as safe as possible.

Is this my call? Do I say to them that they can't come as it's too risky to his health, or do I accept that he probably doesn't have long left anyway and would want to see his dear brother? Apparently they have to isolate on arrival and do a test but it's only for a few days not 14. It feels like an impossible decision to make!

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WorkingItOutAsIGo · 24/11/2020 13:12

Surprises are never as much fun as people think. They give pleasure to the person planning the surprise But deprive the recipient of the pleasure of anticipation. They are selfish really.

Treat your father like a grown up and discuss it with him.

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