Originally Posted By LilliBelle I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, RT. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Thanks to each and every one of you for the kind words. At times I have not responded frequently enough to other threads like this. My thinking has been that if the person were not someone I usually bantered with and kind of 'knew', my thoughts would mean little. I've found that thought was totally wrong. Every post on this thread means a lot to me whether it is someone I wrangle with in WE on a daily basis or someone who's screen name I've rarely seen. Again, I thank you all. It has been difficult watching my brother die over the past couple of months. The rather slow anticipated death did give me the chance to do something that I'm sure many others would hope for. A couple of weeks ago in what I would consider our last meaningful conversation, I asked my brother "We're OK with each other, right?" He looked kind of puzzled and responded "well yea, I want you to be here... why wouldn't I be OK with that?" I told him "No, you know... OK with each other... no grudges... no apologies that have not been given… not been accepted... anything we should maybe settle..." He said "Geez no Jerry... we've always been OK with each other. I followed a dream and moved to Orlando. That meant we didn't see each other very often. But it didn't change our being brothers… we’re OK". Although I hurt because he is gone, I am comforted that we were on good terms with each other when it happened.
Originally Posted By avromark So your brother did leave with a smile on his face. I know my bond with my brothers is extremely strong, one of the strongest bonds I have. Your brother took the lemon and turned it into lemonade. What more could you want? He lived his dream, in this case it wasn't just a marketing slogan. Of course this means your Kleenex stock has gone up. Smile, live. I doubt he wants you to become a recluse after all. You want lame? I have a wall with pictures of all my loved ones who have left me. But when I'm depressed I look at it and think of what I have experienced in life.
Originally Posted By debtee So sorry to hear this sad news about your brother Trippy! Sending good thoughts to you and your family. Big hugs too!
Originally Posted By Mr X Oh, man. I'm very sorry to hear this. I knew it's been a tough road for you. I'm glad to hear that at least you had that good conversation a couple of weeks ago. Take care.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Let's try this again. Mama, come look quick - there's a light up in the sky; I see the silent ship, and it's calling you and I; And if you listen close, the reasons all come clear; I'm ready now to go, there's nothing left to fear. Oh there's nothing left to fear. Leavin' all of this pain behind, gonna sail away; Lettin' all of these chains unwind, gonna steal away. Mama, come look quick - do I see an open door? The passageway is lit, an' it's time to get on board. What wonders we will see, what beauty to my eyes; So come along with me, across the rainbow sky, Across the rainbow sky. Leavin' all of this pain behind, gonna sail away; Lettin' all of these chains unwind, gonna fly away; Makin' over this troubled mind, gonna wash away; Leavin' all of this doubt behind, gonna sail away. Mama, come look quick - there's a light up in the sky; I see the silent ship, and it's calling you and I.
Originally Posted By 4Disnee I am so very very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be kept in our thoughts and prayers. We send lots of hugs and love your way.
Originally Posted By jnemo I am sorry for your loss. Your brother will always be there in your thoughts.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip SSP, Thank you. I looked up those lyrics yesterday and could not understand why they had been Admin'ed... perhaps some copyright thing...
Originally Posted By marshmallow Road Trip, My condolences on your loss. Thank you for sharing about your experience with your brother. I hope I remember the need to reconcile with any loved ones when facing hte same situation.
Originally Posted By beamerdog Oh, RoadTrip, I'm so sorry. I hate cancer. Remember all the good times you had. Cherish his memory. terri
Originally Posted By Ursula Hi, I've given my condolences, but I wanted to pop in and see how you are doing...if you'd had a chance to check in with us again. You are so wonderfully blessed to have the ability to make sure you were "good" with your brother. How many people never get that chance and would give everything...anything for it? Thank you for letting us know how you are getting on and you are in our prayers.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder "SSP, Thank you. I looked up those lyrics yesterday and could not understand why they had been Admin'ed... perhaps some copyright thing..." You're certainly welcome. When you get a chance, download it. It plays even better than it reads. The music is very unFogerty-like.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle >>You are so wonderfully blessed to have the ability to make sure you were "good" with your brother. How many people never get that chance and would give everything...anything for it?<< I agree. I too thought I should check back in with you on this thread, and I was pleased to read about your talk with your brother. I know that watching someone slowly battle an illness like this is really hard, but the positive side of it is that you do get to say goodbye. I'm sure that will help in looking back on the good times without regrets.
Originally Posted By teddibubbles ((((((((((( I'M Sorry Dear!))))))))) I know what you are feeling. I have 3 brothers in heaven. All I can say is cling to the hope found in Jesus. that is my comfort.
