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From The Ashes

(2,631 posts)
Sun Nov 25, 2012, 06:39 AM Nov 2012

Please hold my family in your thoughts...

My awesome Brother-in-law is dying of cancer. He is currently hospitalized, but my sister is getting hospice involved either later today or Monday.

Let me tell you a little about him.

He is an awesome guy, and we welcomed him into the family when they got married. He is sweet-natured and kind, and not only a gentleman; but a gentle man. He is leaving a big hole in all of our lives.

I wish there was something I could do. This is the first time I deeply regret moving 1400 miles away; because I can't go see him now.

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Please hold my family in your thoughts... (Original Post) From The Ashes Nov 2012 OP
It always hurts to be losing someone close... expecially so if they are so beloved. MiddleFingerMom Nov 2012 #1
sorry, Tuesday Afternoon Nov 2012 #2
You and your family are in my thoughts blueamy66 Nov 2012 #3
I am so very sorry! *hugs* Cancer is a scourge. :^( GreenPartyVoter Nov 2012 #4
I'm so sorry. GoCubsGo Nov 2012 #5
I am so sorry. Easy passage to him. nolabear Nov 2012 #6
Hugs to all Tsiyu Nov 2012 #7
of course, fta fizzgig Nov 2012 #8
To your family from mine... WillParkinson Nov 2012 #9
I am so sorry to hear it. Quantess Nov 2012 #10
VIBES. It sucks big time. applegrove Nov 2012 #11
Love to all of you. DaniDubois Nov 2012 #12
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time Danmel Nov 2012 #13
Vibes Joey Liberal Nov 2012 #14
Sending you and your family blessings LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #15
My dear From The Ashes... CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #16
***UPDATE*** From The Ashes Nov 2012 #17
((((From The Ashes)))) LiberalAndProud Nov 2012 #18
oh, I am sorry for your loss Kali Nov 2012 #22
My sympathy to you and your family From The Ashes livetohike Nov 2012 #23
my deepest condolences to you and yours fizzgig Nov 2012 #24
You and your family are in mine,From The Ashes. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2012 #19
Very sorry to hear that. Kaleva Nov 2012 #20
(((GOOD VIBES))) Odin2005 Nov 2012 #21
... SammyWinstonJack Nov 2012 #25
Been there, and I'm very sorry. Your brother-in-law is lucky to have you, though. Hoyt Nov 2012 #26

MiddleFingerMom

(25,163 posts)
1. It always hurts to be losing someone close... expecially so if they are so beloved.
Sun Nov 25, 2012, 06:59 AM
Nov 2012

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From my experience, with that sort of love you can rest assured that you ARE with him... and
he with you. Even better yet... that will always be so.
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Strength and coping and acceptance vibes going out for all who need them.
.

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Tsiyu

(18,186 posts)
7. Hugs to all
Sun Nov 25, 2012, 12:42 PM
Nov 2012


It's so frustrating and hard to be far away from family during crisis.

My condolences to your family in this sad time.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,719 posts)
16. My dear From The Ashes...
Sun Nov 25, 2012, 05:58 PM
Nov 2012

How horrifying for you.....Your family is in my thoughts.

I don't have any words to adequately express my sorrow at his passing...

Please take care of yourself, and I hope that your good precious memories of this gentle man will help sustain you as you pass through this time of grief...

livetohike

(22,165 posts)
23. My sympathy to you and your family From The Ashes
Tue Nov 27, 2012, 02:57 PM
Nov 2012
Keep thinking of the good memories you have of your brother-in-law and may they fill your heart and push away the sadness.
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