Sunday Sadness

[Aokay]

Chris,

I lost my brother, my only sibling, shortly after his 60th birthday. I miss him terribly to this day so my heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.
I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Judy

[cpatinjones]

Sorry to hear the news. Prayers for you and your family at this time.

[Redwahine]

Just wanted to say thank you so much for all your prayers, love and support. Very much appreciated. His death was so sudden and unexpected. They are having a memorial service at their house on Saturday up on Whidby Island, WA. I have really agonized over whether I should try to go. As you know, we are parked at Ft. Wilderness Campground at Disney World. My DH is handicapped and really can not do anything with the MH except drive it. He can not take care of Tyler and I don't have the med records needed to leave him (the dog) at the pet care center. ( I know I could have them faxed). Then there is the travel from Orlando to Seattle. Availability of flts and how long to get there with connections. A, big winter storm headed with lots of snow to the PNW. So, I've decided to stay in FL. My bro and I talked a few days before we left on this trip and he was excited for me. I have his picture with me and he is having fun too! I know that's what he would have wanted. My SIL is upset, but understands. I'm planning to go up in a few weeks and help her when the big let down happens after all the people are gone and she is alone. I'm sending 2 of my daughters to the memorial. One lives in Seattle. The other is house sitting in Houston and will brave the weather and fly up. They will read the eulogy I have written. There is a poem my bro shared with me when another family member passed on. This pretty much sums up my Bro. So, I will stay here and sing and celebrate his life. Again, thank you for all your kind words, thoughts and prayers. Aloha, Red

A poem by Joyce Grenfell

If I should die before the rest of you
Break not a flower nor inscribe a stone
Nor, when I'm gone, speak in a Sunday voice,
But be the usual selves that I have known.
Weep if you must
Parting is hell.
But life goes on.
So sing as well.

[dayspring39]

Chris prayers are going up to the heavens for comfort and rest for you and your family.
Kathy Kathleen

[BarbaraRose]

As long as he is in your thoughts, he is with you having fun as well! Funerals are for the ones left behind, and your sister will need you more afterward when things settle down, as you said. That is when reality hits and you two can share your grief together.
Take care and I will be thinking of and praying for you and your family.

[sharon]

Singing for your brother....Hugs, my friend.

[Nasoosie]

Just getting caught up with this sad news, Red. It sounds as if your brother just laid down and peacefully breathed no more, which, for him, was probably not even noticed. It's those of his family left behind that will suffer his loss so dramatically, especially at this time of year. I love the poem you chose to have read at his memorial, and I think your choice to stay right where you are is one your brother would have suggested. I wish I could meet up with you and Anita while you both are in the area so close to my house here in Orlando, but I would need to meet you somewhere that I could drive for free and pay no entry fee. Big hugs to you as you agonize over this sad loss.