He's passed on

[mrwhipee]

At a little after 2am this morning, my brother Bill passed away. He was 53. It looks as if his heart just gave out. He's been through a rough couple of months, and I think his body just couldn't take anymore. I did get to see him yesterday. My Sister drove my Mother, Father, and I to go see Bill. I won't sugar coat it, he didn't look too great. It'

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[florafloraflora]

I'm so sorry. Glad you could be there at the end.

[mrwhipee]

Thanks. I'm happy we had had last bit of time together. Despite how he looked and sounded, it is good today to think about him joking with us, and being himself mentally. It's making the day a little easier.

[salenelle]

Oh, Mark...

I am sorry. Bill had enough, and you know once you Spencers make up your mind...

I am glad you got to see him, and I'm sure that meant a lot to your parents. It's good to know Bill was happy to see you all. Keep close to your folks, your siblings. That's how you get through it - that and recalling every bit of love and fun you shared with him.

I just found out, Mark. I've been buzzing around the house, putting away all the Christmas decorations.

I hope things are not too hard for your folks. Like I said, keep close.

Love you.

Nina

[mrwhipee]

Putting away the Christmas decorations? This early? What kind of Chicagoan are you? You're supposed to leave them up at least until Valentines Day, like my neighbors.

Everyone seems to be doing ok. (except my brother Mike, but that another lengthy journal post in itself) Once you get over the initial shock, you think about how hard he's had it, and be glad he's not going to suffer anymore.

BTW, thank you for the birthday present. I loved it.

[salenelle]

I am glad you are processing this blow, and that you are there for your folks, especially.

If you were not such a morbid little freak, my gift faux pax would have been a real embarrassment.
I figured you needed some cheering up!

I'm still Chicago; my outdoor decorations are still going strong. We'll pack up the penguins at the next thaw.

[mrwhipee]

LOL.. My mom's eyebrows definitely raises when I showed her what the DVD was, but i explained you ordered it before he died. My only thought was wondering how you were feeling about knowing it would arrive soon. Don't fret it. I have a twisted sense of humor, and saw the unintended comedy in it. I think Bill would have laughed his ass off at the thought of it arriving today. Humor heals all wounds, and right now, we could use all the healing we can get.

It's hard to be too solemn or mournful in a journal posting that the headline is taken from a Monty Python sketch. "He's passed on! This parrot is no more! He has ceased to be! etc...

[launch_pad]

Oh, Mark... I am so, so sorry to hear this news. I don't know what to say, other than I am so grateful that you all got to see him, and that when you did see him, the Bill you know was there, able to speak with you and joke and be himself. That will mean so much to all of you in the days ahead.

I am sending you hugs and prayers for you, your parents, your siblings, Bill's family, and Bill's spirit. If you need to talk: 771-7271.

Love,

Beth

[mrwhipee]

Thank so much. It has been a great comfort thinking of him joking there at the end. If he had been in a bad state, I imagine it would have been harder.

[mrwhipee]

He was pretty awesome. We went though some rough patches in the past, (we worked together. Never work with a sibling) but the last years of his life, we got to be closer then ever. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers.