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Old 03-01-2007, 01:55 PM   #1
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My sister has been taken to hospital! - Updated 3/2 Twice

My sister is on holiday in France and visiting a friend is working there until the spring. She texted me yesterday to say she was feeling very poorly and today took a turn for the worse and has been taken into hospital.

I don't really know what is wrong with her but she has obviously doesn't have any of her family with her and she is in a hospital where she barely speaks the language. I feel really useless here and don't know what to do. If she has to stay in for a few days, I think I will try and get a flight, I don't like the thought of her being there on her own.

Sorry for rambling on, just feel a bit useless. I don't even know what hospital she is in .
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Keep us updated, hope all is well. They should at least have interpreters at the hospital.
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