First time for losing a sibling :((

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Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 18:12

My brother passed away yesterday afternoon. We had gone to spend the night with him. He was semicomatose. I "spoke" for a long time with him, cried, and reminisced. We're 6 kids in our family, me being the baby, and he the second to oldest. He was full of cancer, so to finally be free of pain is a blessing. I'm hoping and praying this is all the deaths we have in our family for a little while. I know it's inevitable, but would be nice to have a break.

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Posted by phyllis__mn (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 18:17

It is hard, I know, having lost three siblings, and I am the oldest. Be glad that he is pain-free now.

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Posted by lydia1959 (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 18:28

So sorry (((Jamie))). Glad you were able to spend some time with him, I'm sure he knew and appreciated that you were there.

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Posted by bengardening (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 18:28

I lost my sister when she was 40 years old to pancreatic cancer. I would have been 36. That is 24 years ago this fall and it still hurts. Please except my condolences.

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Posted by kayjones (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 18:35

Jamie, you have indeed had your share of sorrow, and I am offering my condolences for this latest loss. The death of a loved one is not something one ever 'gets over' - we just learn to live with it. The pain is never-ending, not a day goes by that we don't think of those that have passed on. \

My Dear Husband died in 2007, from pancreatic cancer, and it is as fresh today as ever, but the fact that he's no longer in pain is the blessing I find in a very sad and lonely situation.

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Posted by donna_loomis (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 18:38

Jamie, I am so very sorry for your loss.

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Posted by nanny98 (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 18:49

I am so sorry for your loss, Jamie. These recent challenges can really take a toll, so I am sending my best thoughts and loving prayers that you continue to have the strength to see your loved ones thru them. (((((HUGS))))

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Posted by Marilyn_Sue (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 18:50

I am very sorry.

Sue

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Posted by Marilyn_Sue (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 18:52

I am very sorry.

Sue

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Posted by ravencajun (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 19:03

I have not had that pain but I have lost my father and I know how terrible that is and how long I cried myself to sleep.
I am so sorry for your loss but happy that he is at peace and no longer suffering.
My deepest sympathy for your family.

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Posted by gadgets (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 19:14

I'm sorry for the loss of your brother. I'm glad you got to spend some quality time with him.

Shirley

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Posted by dedtired (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 20:02

I also am very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. How sad. My older sister died at age 51 of ovarian cancer. Sometimes I still think that she is at her home in another state and then I remember that she isn't.

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Posted by kat__wa (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 20:04

I'm so very sorry, Jamie.

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Posted by terilyn (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 20:10

Jamie, I am so sorry, you have had so much loss. Cherish those that are still with you. I am the only one left in my immediate family, it is a lonely position.

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Posted by georgysmom (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 20:16

I wish there were some comforting words but at times like this, the English language seems void. ((((Jamie))))

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Posted by evatx (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 20:16

I'm so sorry about the loss of your brother. I do know how you feel...I've lost one brother & all 4 of my sisters, including my twin. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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Posted by blfenton (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 21:08

I am so sorry for your loss. I too am one of six and we lost one brother several years ago of a brain aneurysm. It was so sudden we never got a chance to say good-bye. I'm so glad you had that chance. My thoughts are with you and your family. I know he will never be forgotten.

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Posted by satine (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 21:29

Jamie, you have had so much to deal with. Prayers for you and your family. Satine

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Posted by glenda_al (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 23:09

Special thoughts for you and family!

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Posted by lindaohnowga (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 22, 12 at 23:21

My sincere sympathy for the loss of your brother, but I thank God that your brother will suffer no more.

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Posted by kathsgrdn (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 23, 12 at 0:25

((((Jamie))))

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Posted by amyfiddler (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 23, 12 at 3:05

That is sad. Sad for your loss.

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Posted by jel48 (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 23, 12 at 3:23

I am very sorry for your loss, Jamie. I lost my second oldest sister (11 years older then me) three years ago. I was glad to see an end to her suffering, but I miss her so much. It's tough for those of us that are left behind. ((((Jamie)))))

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Posted by gemini40 (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 23, 12 at 6:16

Sorry for your loss Jamie.Take comfort in knowing the pain and suffering for your brother has ended. May he rest in peace.

June

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Posted by katlan (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 23, 12 at 8:30

Oh Jamie, what a horrible loss. I'm very sorry for the pain and sadness you are feeling. My heartfelt sympathy.

God bless your brother, you and your entire family.

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Posted by schoolhouse (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 23, 12 at 9:08

My sympathies to you and your family.

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Posted by patti43 (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 23, 12 at 14:20

I almost didn't open this because I can't imagine how horrible it would be to lose one of my wonderful sisters or my sweet brother. I know it's inevitable, but it must hurt really bad. Love to you (((Jamie)))

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Posted by pam_25f (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 23, 12 at 16:05

I'm really, really sorry. This must be a great sadness.

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Posted by mary3444 (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 23, 12 at 18:01

I am sorry for your loss. It is always hard to loose a close family member. I have lost both my parents, both brothers & one of my daughters. Try to remember the good times, he at peace & not in pain anymore.

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Posted by patti43 (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 23, 12 at 18:39

Ah, Mary]--hugs to you, too. So sorry!

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Posted by taigen (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 23, 12 at 19:44

So sorry Jamie....it is so hard to loose those we love.

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Posted by sjerin (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 23, 12 at 21:38

I'm so very sorry to read this, Jamie. I always keep you in my prayers.

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Posted by cheryl_ok (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 23, 12 at 21:44

I'm so sorry for your loss, I'm from a family of 15 children and there is 9 of us left. I do know your pain!
Jamie, you are in my thoughts

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