He Wasn't Heavy, He Was My Brother

[ozma914]

 Today, February 5th, is my brother Jeff's birthday.

Almost a week ago, last Saturday, is the day he died.

Emily and I had stopped by to visit with him and his wife Cathy that evening. He's been undergoing treatment for lung cancer and other problems for years, and a couple of months ago had been given two weeks to live--but more recently he

Comments

[mallorys_camera]

Ohhh! This is a lovely remembrance.

May his memory continue to bless you.

[ozma914]

Thanks, much appreciated.

[kazzy_cee]

I’m so sorry to hear that. I remember you writing about him in the past and he’s really had quite a struggle with his health in the last few years. RIP.

[ozma914]

Yes, about five years since his first diagnosis ... five very rough years.

[kathyh]

So sorry for your loss. Your post is a lovely memorial to him.

[ozma914]

I appreciate it--I thought it was a little clunky, but it's not the type of thing I usually write about, so I wouldn't really know.

[millysdaughter]

**hugs**
I am so very sorry. He was not just your brother, he was your friend as well, so it is a double loss.

[ozma914]

Yes, it sure was--thanks.

[millysdaughter]

**hugs**

[cornerofmadness]

I am so very sorry

[ozma914]

Thanks, much appreciated--and I really do appreciate the thoughts that are being sent my way.

[cornerofmadness]

You're welcome