ahsumgurl909 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 On April 2nd my brother passed away from a massive heart attack. He was 52. It has broken my heart and my spirit that he is gone. He was the eldest of 8 of us and I am the baby. But strangely enough we were the closest. He was such a good guy and he was always there for anyone even strangers. I am going to miss him. I am so grateful I went to our Mothers for Easter with him. We drove out together and had some great conversation. I just needed to say something about him you know to help me maybe stop hurting. Thanks:( Link to post Share on other sites
Tony T Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Death is such a hard concept to understand and the loss of a loved one always leaves a very deep hole in the lives of those left behind. Unfortunately, there is nothing anybody can say to stop your hurting. That will taper off with time. You may find some comfort in reading the section on Death from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. Go here: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/5484/Gib27.htm Link to post Share on other sites
bootylicious Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. It always hurts to lose someone we love and 52 is young for a heart attack. I hope that you have the strength to move forward but always remember that your brother is still alive in your memories. I hope he rests in peace. :( Take care of yourself. BL xxx Link to post Share on other sites
quankanne Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 ((hugs)) it's rough losing someone you love so dearly, but know that he will always be a part of you and that he is always with you. my deepest condolences to your family, ASG Link to post Share on other sites
Author ahsumgurl909 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 Yeah He was my Hero. Had a Military Burial. Had to fight for it though, that was the worst part to deal with. GGGRRR the Government makes me so mad. Link to post Share on other sites
whichwayisup Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I'm sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family. Link to post Share on other sites
Lyssa Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Ahsumgurl909, I am very sorry for your loss. I know how it feels like to lose a family member. My condolences to you and your family. Link to post Share on other sites
Ariadne Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Sorry about your brother ahsumgurl. Hugs. Link to post Share on other sites
Author ahsumgurl909 Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Appreciated Very much!! Link to post Share on other sites
Lizzie60 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I know the feeling.. I lost my favourite brother as well.. so sorry.. he's now your guardian angel.. my sincere condolences Link to post Share on other sites
Author ahsumgurl909 Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 Thanks same to you. Link to post Share on other sites
HokeyReligions Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I am very sorry for your loss. I too have lost loved ones at young ages. A website that helped me is: http://www.beyondindigo.com. You may find some coping tools there. I don't know what, if any, religious beliefs you or your brother may have practiced, but if you have faith perhaps you can find some comfort there as well. I received this from my mom's Hospice. GONE FROM MY SIGHT ---Henry Van Dyke I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says: "There, she is gone!" "Gone where?" Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port. Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says: "There, she is gone!" there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout: "Here she comes!" And that is dying. Link to post Share on other sites
Author ahsumgurl909 Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 Awe thanks Hokey. That was sweet Link to post Share on other sites
Curmudgeon Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 On April 2nd my brother passed away from a massive heart attack. He was 52. It has broken my heart and my spirit that he is gone. He was the eldest of 8 of us and I am the baby. But strangely enough we were the closest. He was such a good guy and he was always there for anyone even strangers. I am going to miss him. I am so grateful I went to our Mothers for Easter with him. We drove out together and had some great conversation. I just needed to say something about him you know to help me maybe stop hurting. Thanks:( I know it's heart-breaking but the last thing your brother would want is for your spirit to be broken. Add some of his to what you already have and keep him alive by doing good things with his help. You'll be fine because you're strong. It will just take some time. I'm sorry a military funeral became a hassle. Our veterans deserve better! Link to post Share on other sites
motive2002 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I'm sure your brother would love to be remembered as you describe him. Know that he will always be with you, even if his time here has passed. Having a person like that in your heart is forever. Take care. Link to post Share on other sites
Lonestar Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 On April 2nd my brother passed away from a massive heart attack. He was 52. It has broken my heart and my spirit that he is gone. He was the eldest of 8 of us and I am the baby. But strangely enough we were the closest. He was such a good guy and he was always there for anyone even strangers. I am going to miss him. I am so grateful I went to our Mothers for Easter with him. We drove out together and had some great conversation. I just needed to say something about him you know to help me maybe stop hurting. Thanks:( Wow, I'm so sorry. I lost my oldest brother 5 years ago, and we were very close. He was the only one in the family that always told me he loved me before he hung up the phone. I can still hear him in my mind to this day. My brother's death was sudden and unexpected and it was one of the hardest things I ever went through. I wish you all the love and support you need right now to work through your pain. Try to believe he is still with you. I know that my brother watched over me for a few weeks after his death. I felt his presence many times while I was grieving. Link to post Share on other sites
Author ahsumgurl909 Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 I know Mike thanks you too motive. Its hard sometimes he came to me in a dream and it woke me up. I had all these thought running through my mind and started writing them down and it turned out to be a beautiful poem. A poem written with his words of comfort to those who loved him. It was very cool. Link to post Share on other sites
bentnotbroken Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 It's obivious that the bond between the 2 of you is strong. It can't be broken even in death. I am sorry for your loss. Hang on to his love for you land your's for him. Link to post Share on other sites
mopar crazy Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. I can't begin to imagine the pain and sorrow you are dealing w/. Hugs Link to post Share on other sites
SnapCracklePop Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Sadly, I know how you (and others in this thread) feel right now. My brother was older than me and died young. I was with him for his last breath. Its never easy losing family and loved ones. Link to post Share on other sites
HeavenScent Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I'm sorry for your loss. Link to post Share on other sites
taylor Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 It was a precious gift - the bond you and your brother had. No one can ever take that from you. It will always remain in your heart. I, too, lost a brother at a young age. He was 27 years old and the baby of the family. It was sudden and unexpected. This kind of parting is especially hard because you don't get a chance to say goodbye. Does your brother have sons and daughters? Are you close to them? I know one thing that has been quite comforting to me is spending time with my brother's daughter (my niece). She's 6 years old and looks just like him. When I am with her it feels like I am with him, too. And I know it makes him happy to know we are together. Are you close to your siblings? How nice to have such a large family. There must be alot of memories to share. Your brother will always be in your heart and I am sure he is watching over you right now..that's what older brothers do. Take care and big hug to you. Link to post Share on other sites
Author ahsumgurl909 Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Thanks everyone. I appreciate!! Link to post Share on other sites
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