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Mei Mei

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Re: My brother is dying.
« Reply #45 on: January 18, 2011, 01:21:32 pm »
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I'm sorry that this has happened to you and your family.   Life just isn't fair...at least not a 100% of the time.   You're doing the right thing in remembering the good times.
Hugs,
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Re: My brother is dying.
« Reply #46 on: January 18, 2011, 01:41:35 pm »
Ann-Marie ~

Please accept my condolences along with the prayer that you can find solace in your memories of the life and love you shared with your brother.

Jim
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Re: My brother is dying.
« Reply #47 on: January 18, 2011, 03:44:39 pm »
i agree with everyone's sentiments.. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. i'm so sorry for your losses and pray you find comfort and peace.

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Re: My brother is dying.
« Reply #48 on: January 18, 2011, 04:12:08 pm »
AM,

My deepest condolences to you, your family and your brothers family. It is simply not fair.

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Re: My brother is dying.
« Reply #49 on: January 18, 2011, 06:10:00 pm »
My dear friend, you know that I am thinking of you and your family and sending you all love and prayers.  It wounds like Danny was a wonderful man, brother, husband, father, son. 

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Re: My brother is dying.
« Reply #50 on: January 19, 2011, 02:18:59 am »
My condolences also on the loss of your brother.  Hugs to you,

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Re: My brother is dying.
« Reply #51 on: January 20, 2011, 04:47:22 pm »
Anne Marie,

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother. Rich and I have been away from the website for a little while, but we are still one family here.. and when you hurt, we hurt. I wish we could give you a real hug! We are praying for you, your family and of course for Danny.

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Re: My brother is dying.
« Reply #52 on: January 20, 2011, 06:01:52 pm »
Anne Marie,

May you seek comfort knowing that your beloved brother's pain is over and though he will be sorely missed, I hope that the care and love and prayers for healing
will embrace you and your family, during this most difficult time.
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Re: My brother is dying.
« Reply #53 on: January 20, 2011, 08:18:22 pm »
Anne Marie,
I am so sorry for your loss.  My dad died 13 years ago today after a long and painful illness so I know how mixed up one's feelings can be following a time like this--you want them to stay and be with you, yet you want their suffering to end.  I felt such a sense of relief that my dad's struggle was over, yet the pain of not being able to see him was just about unbearable.  Please know we are all here for you.

Blessings to you and your and Danny's family,

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Re: My brother is dying.
« Reply #54 on: January 21, 2011, 04:26:47 pm »
Sorry for your loss ... continued prayers coming your way
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Re: My brother is dying.
« Reply #55 on: January 21, 2011, 08:15:09 pm »
Anne Marie -

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Danny, but I'm so thankful he went peacefully.

Prayers and hugs,

Jan
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Re: My brother is dying.
« Reply #56 on: January 21, 2011, 08:37:39 pm »
AM
So sorry to hear of your loss...you and family in my thoughts and prayers
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Re: My brother is dying.
« Reply #57 on: January 21, 2011, 09:51:07 pm »
Anne Marie:  I haven't been posting lately,  just came across this.  I am so sorry for your loss.  I have 2 older brothers,  I can't imagine what you are going through.
Seeing you write about a 'cigar' made me laugh (one of my brothers is a cigar smoker).   Keep a peaceful heart my friend.
You are in my thoughts & prayers.   Nancy
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Re: My brother is dying.
« Reply #58 on: January 22, 2011, 10:23:48 am »
Anne Marie,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  This has been more than a difficult year for you.  It can only get better now.  I wish you only happy things for the new year.  I know it will take some time to recover from these losses.  Just let yourself grieve when you feel like it.....it's part of the process.
Condolences to you and your family,
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Re: My brother is dying.
« Reply #59 on: January 22, 2011, 11:38:18 am »
Ann Marie,

I am so very sorry for your loss.  I lost one of my brothers after a long illness a few a few years ago and can imagine what you are going through.  Please take comfort in knowing that he is at peace and no longer suffering.  You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs,
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