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From: suesodyssey
Date: 01-29-2007, 10:39 AM (1 of 12)
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I just learned yesterday, that my estranged Brother is dying of lung cancer. I last saw him in 1988 and last talked to him about 3 years ago. I am asking for prayers for God to end his suffering and take him home. My niece put the phone to his ear and I told him I was sorry, I loved him and I forgave him. He can't talk, I am not even sure if he could understand what I said. But my niece thinks he can hear and understand. If anyone is estranged from a family member, please contact them now before it is too late. Sue |
User: suesodyssey
Member since: 03-29-2005 Total posts: 86 |
From: cowqueenie
Date: 01-29-2007, 12:36 PM (2 of 12)
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Sue, I am sorry to hear about your brother. It is hard estraged or not. He is still your brother and it is good that you made peace with him if only by phone. I have never had to go through that as I have never been estraged with anyone but can imagine how hard it must be. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as will he. "A trip to the fabric store is my therapy"
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User: cowqueenie
Member since: 10-30-2006 Total posts: 125 
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From: esrun3
Date: 01-29-2007, 08:40 PM (3 of 12)
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So sorry to hear about your brother Sue. I'll keep you both in my prayers
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: suesodyssey
Date: 01-30-2007, 11:11 PM (4 of 12)
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I decided yesterday to go to Texas hopefully to see my Brother and be with my nieces. I left this morning about 6am. When I arrived in Dallas, I called my niece to let her know I was in there and would be in Houston in about an hour. She told me that my brother passed on at 6:30 this morning. Eventhough I wasn't able to get to Texas in time, just being with the girls and being able to be with my brother for just a while alone, helped very much. I know that he is in a better place, no pain and suffering. I have to believe that he heard me when I talked to him over the phone. I feel at ease knowing that he understood and accepted what I said. Thank you all for your kind thoughts. Sue |
User: suesodyssey
Member since: 03-29-2005 Total posts: 86 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 01-30-2007, 11:26 PM (5 of 12)
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I'm so sorry Sue [[[ ]]] I haven't seen my brother since 87...and I don't want to, ever...most people don't even know I have a brother, because I only talk about my sister. (it's easier to forgive some people, some things, than it is for others...) I know he heard you ...most people drugged or in a coma really can hear. I'm glad you go to visit anyway.... Kath Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
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From: PaulineG
Date: 01-31-2007, 03:53 AM (6 of 12)
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I'm sorry to hear of your brother Sue. I sometimes think that a similar thing will happen with my sister. We got in contact shortly before Christmas (after about 3 years - 8 if you don't count 1 visit per year at Christmas) and she told me of her plans to go to America in April to get married. We saw each other on Christmas Day and I thought things would be okay again. Unfortunately they aren't. She has a bipolar disorder (manic depression) and there are only short windows of opportunity when she allows contact. That window seems to have passed. I'm glad you got some sense of closure from speaking to him and spending some time alone with him after he passed away. I hope you are able to keep in touch with your nieces and that finding each other is a small consolation to you all on your loss. Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: Brenisback
Date: 01-31-2007, 04:11 AM (7 of 12)
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Sorry to hear about your brother Sue...I'm sure he heard you. Take care.
Brenda
People come into your life ...for a Reason a Season or a Lifetime. |
User: Brenisback
Member since: 09-20-2004 Total posts: 228 |
From: MotherInLaw
Date: 01-31-2007, 10:47 PM (8 of 12)
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Sorry to hear about your brother Sue. He's going to a better place when the Lord takes him. It's so hard on us that are left here to understand that we will see them again under better conditions. I'm sure he can feel the love you have for him even in your voice. Take care and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs Susie
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118 
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From: suesodyssey
Date: 02-02-2007, 08:32 AM (9 of 12)
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Again, thank you ladies for your support. The memorial service was yesterday afternoon. There was so much support from the nieces friends and from my brother's employeer. I had decided that I would talk about my brother's early life since I was the only one there that knew him before he got married. The girls had a picture of their dad that they enlarged and had at the front of the chapel. It was the best picture I had ever seen of him. While looking at the picture, I remembered the "look" that he always shot when he was feeling a little nutty...that look was in that picture. I started off my tribute saying that God decided he needed an angel with an "attitude". The laughing from everyone let me get through. I know he was looking down and wanting to know what all the fuss was about, and wanting to yell at everyone to stop the tears and go have a beer. And tonight, I plan on doing that...not a beer, but will have a drink and tip my glass to him. Again, thank you for your support. Sue |
User: suesodyssey
Member since: 03-29-2005 Total posts: 86 |
From: swartzrn
Date: 02-05-2007, 09:18 PM (10 of 12)
Sue--just read this post and wanted to tell you how sorry I am about your brother. You and your family are certainly in my thoughts and prayers 
Julie
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User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436 
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 02-05-2007, 10:03 PM (11 of 12)
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Take your time healing. Sue you know he heard you and he knows that you loved him. you will see him again this time in a better place and a well body. (((((((HUGS)))))))))) to you
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118
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From: esrun3
Date: 02-06-2007, 09:42 PM (12 of 12)
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Sue, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. Keeping you and your family in my prayers!
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
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