I just got the call I've been expecting for a week. My oldest brother will probably not live through the night. You know.... we knew it was coming for the last couple months... but it still just sucks. He turned 75 on Dec 7th. That's right, Pearl Harbor day. We always could remember Bernies birthday. He loved life and everyone loved him. He's been insulin dependant since he was 26. Had a zillion surgerys. Watched his wife die from cancer. Watched my wife and our older sister die from cancer... and finally he's dying from cancer. He'll always be my big brother. I'm really not in a good place right now. My son's best friend Jeremy died 2 nights ago at age 35 from cancer, now my brother is dying. It's turning out to be a hell of an unjoyful Christmas. My son and I got into a tear jerker last night over Jeremy and now I have to call him about his Uncle Bernie. Right now, there's not much good going on. I'll tread onward because it's what we do.... but it sure isn't fun sometimes. On top of that, my wife's birthday just past. Happy Birthday Beth. Sorry for all the gloom and doom... but it's what I have going on right now. I'm home alone and no one else to talk to.
So sorry to hear that David. My step-brother died at age 37 in January of this year. (died on my birthday, which will always be a bummer day now) He had cancer and left behind two yound daughters and a wonderful wife. Cancer and illness suck. I guess I'll say, when you are done mourning for Bernie, try to love life and everyone as he did.
That's awful, David. I couldn't imagine what it must be like to go through all of the things you've had to in life. Prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry to hear that. Cancer is a horrible thing. We just found out my mother has cancer in her lung and spine this is after 4+ years cancer free from breast cancer. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Sorry to hear about your brother. All the best to you and your family. Saying a prayer for you in this difficult time.
Sorry to hear David....been a tough year for me as well, very unexpectedly lost my older brother a few months back....and my Mom from Alzheimers!!!!!! Sucks!
Sorry to hear this !! Don't know what to say other then that is awful and wish things were better for you. Tim
My deepest sympathy to you David, and you too Bowhuntingfool. It dosen't get any harder than losing loved ones.
Sorry to hear that David, sometimes we gotta remember alot of us on here are friends. It can be a good support system.
Sorry to hear about your brother David. Cancer is a horrible thing. It has been 4+ years now since I lost my wife to Leukemia and I think about her often. Especially around the holidays, she died on Halloween. She died when our daughter was 17 (a tough time to be without a moms guidance) and today our daughter is graduating from college, so life does go on, but we never forget about our loved ones. Stay strong and push through this tuff time.
David, so sorry to hear about the horrible year you have had. You are in my prayers. These forums can be a great support system. As Siman said you have friends here to help and listen.
Update. Still hanging tough. Now they say another day maybe. Non responsive and will remain so, so it still sucks as it is.
David, sorry to hear about all of this going on right now, not a good time of year for it. I lost my father and both of my wifes parents to cancer...not good. Keep your chin up and spirit high and we will all get thru these times together. You have a lot of support tight here !
Sorry to hear, thats horrible, sometimes when the s&$# hits the fan its like the domino effect with other bad things...We are hear for you to talk it out though try to keep your head up man!!!!!!
