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Title: I'm back, but will be slow getting started again
Post by: weewood on July 27, 2008, 10:29:32 PM
Hi everyone! I'm back from a rush trip to Pennsylvania so I could be with my oldest brother. He has been fighting colon cancer for a least five years, and on Monday, July 21st at 4 am he lost that fight.  :'(  I did get there in time to spend a least a day and 1/2 with him at his bed side. We got to talk in between his in and out of sleep episodes. He was heavily medicated. I hope that everyone gets a colonoscopy. This is a condition that can be defeated if caught in time. Please, for your sake and that of your family, get a colonoscopy.  :hug: It can save your life. 


Regards, David
Title: Re: I'm back, but will be slow getting started again
Post by: Mhayes on July 27, 2008, 10:45:54 PM
David, I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad that you were able to be with your brother and have some time together. 

:hug:

Margie
Title: Re: I'm back, but will be slow getting started again
Post by: glennab on July 27, 2008, 11:23:16 PM
David, I'm heartbroken that you lost your brother.  I'm glad you were able to be with him in his last days.  I suspect that was a treasure for both of you.  I was with my mother when she died, and it was a gift for me to have shared that moment of transition with my sister and her.  I can only hope that your brother left the world as peacefully as she did.

You're in my heart, and I mourn your loss!

Many hugs!

GK
Title: Re: I'm back, but will be slow getting started again
Post by: klassylady25 on July 27, 2008, 11:45:12 PM
Wise words for those who will hear.    You're in my heart as well.

Candice


Title: Re: I'm back, but will be slow getting started again
Post by: Tess (Tassie D) on July 27, 2008, 11:59:57 PM
So sorry to hear of your loss David.  :hug:
Title: Re: I'm back, but will be slow getting started again
Post by: Hannie on July 28, 2008, 06:26:43 AM
David, I am so sorry to hear you lost your brother.  I wish you and your family all the strength you need to get through these difficult times...

Big hug,

Hannie
Title: Re: I'm back, but will be slow getting started again
Post by: Johnboy on July 28, 2008, 06:02:10 PM
David,

Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. A loss of any family member is tough at any time.

I had my first colonoscopy last November. The doctor said it was good all the way. So I don't have to worry about that for a few more years.

Johnboy
Title: Re: I'm back, but will be slow getting started again
Post by: jneil2 on July 28, 2008, 07:10:00 PM
David,
I am sorry to hear about your brother, but happy for you that you were able to say goodbye to him.

My condolences,
Jan
Title: Re: I'm back, but will be slow getting started again
Post by: mschonher on July 29, 2008, 03:51:41 PM
Hi David,

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family in the loss of your dear brother.  I am happy that you seized the opportunity to go and see him before he passed.

Mary