On 8 May 2008, at 13:41, Jim Swayze wrote:

> Our family is a bit of a closed group emotionally.  I love them  
> anyway.

I've been in the same situation and it's just not possible to get some  
people to think laterally.  I don't know whether it's pride or  
something else (maybe different for different people), but whatever it  
is is strong enough to make some people prefer the idea of prolonged  
sickness and even death to a "crazy" idea that may help them.

I hope you find something that helps

All the best
Ashley