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

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[petzipellepingo]

I'm so sorry to hear this, I remember your posts about your brother and his health issues.

That's a very nice memorial.

[ozma914]

I hope it was--it's not something I ever thought I was good at. But yes, he had a long history of fighting lung cancer, and it wore him down.

[curiouswombat]

What a lovely remembrance - your love for your brother is there is every sentence.

I am glad that you were right there with him at the end.

[ozma914]

I am too, especially for my sister-in-law's sake--it was good she wasn't alone when he passed.

[angelus2hot]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

[ozma914]

thanks, I appreciate it.