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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Losing a Brother

On July 15, 2009 I lost a brother. He had a heart attack while driving home from work. Although he had a heart attack a few years ago, I never quite believed that it would take his life at the young age of 66. In some ways I lost him many years before. When he moved across the country away from where we live, contact gradually became less and less. There is bitterness in part of the family and sadness is what some others are feeling. So the heart is heavy. Today I've been searching albums for pictures with the plan of sharing them with his children. That is what is left now, pictures and memories. And a heavy heart.

5 comments:

Nancy (Jesse and Sophia's grandma) said...

So sorry to hear about your brother. My prayers are with you and your family.

DogPatch said...

My heart goes out to you in the loss of your brother, and I know how you felt when you lost him the first, when he moved away. My sister moved from our hometown in Georgia to Nebraska, 20 years ago. I still miss her every day, and like your situation with your brother, we talk from time to time, but only visit every 5 years or so. The memories of your brother, will help fill the void, and time will soothe your aching heart. Most of all, God will be with you always, and his presence will comfort you.

Larky Lady said...

Thank you, Nancy and DogPatch, for your sympathy and prayers. Yes, the Lord is my Comfort.

Aroma Fields said...

I'm late in responding to your blog, Mildred, though we have communicated through email. I think about you daily through this rough time and hope that the fond memories of your brother will fill your heart with smiles to replace the sadness. Hugs to {{{you}}}.

Larky Lady said...

Thank you, Aroma Fields. Yes, memories bring smiles and warm thoughts.

 
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