Bonnie, my deepest sympathy. I'm glad you have so many great memories of him.

Bonnie, your brother sounded like a very unique and interesting person. So full of life! Thanks for sharing with us. I have this image in my mind from your description and in this little way, you've managed to bring him to life! I hope you're doing OK.

Oh Bonnie! My sincerest condolences and please know you and your family will be in my prayers.

Dear Bonnie,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Your words so lovingly portrayed the soul of your brother. Your love for him so clear and beautiful.

It is not easy losing a sibling. I still hear my sister's laugh. It is truly amazing how it can warm my heart and bring tears to my eyes at the same time.

May comfort fill your heart. May the music that was your brother echo sweetly in your mind. May the images that he painted never fade away. May he always live in you.

Dear Bonnie,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Byrd

Dear Bonnie, my sincere condolences to you on the passing of your brother. I am so sorry dear one. I hope that 61 years of sweet and happy memories will help you get through this very difficult time. I know you will always miss him..we never get over missing our loved ones. Allow yourself to grieve and cry..and let each day take you mentally to where you need to be.
I send you many hugs.

Hello Caph, I hope your dear husband is doing alright, you two have been in my thoughts. My prayer is that your husband is now on the road to recovering and that next year will bring your husband, all of your family, good health and lots of joy.
You have been so strong throught this ordeal,as obviously your husband has.
I know I would not have handled this as well as you have although I am sure you have had your moments. My very best wishes to you, your dear husband and all your loved ones.

Bonnie, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother.

Lee Ann

Dear Bonnie,
I'm reading "The Red Tent" and she speaks of dying--how the person is alive as long as there is the memory of that person, "Something as insignificant as a name--two syllables...--summon up the innumerable smiles and tears, sighs and dreams, of a human life."

Your brother's music lives on, and so does he.

Bonnie, I am so very sorry. What sad news. You were lucky to have him, but he was lucky to have you also. Hugs to you.

Caph, I am glad the chemo ordeal is over for your DH. I wish you both many years of health and happiness.

Caph, I hope you and your husband had a nice trip visiting your MIL. I thought about you as I ate my turkey sausage and pear stuffing. Wishing you a wonderful week.

Bonnie--My condolences to you and all of your family.

PM--Sorry to hear the fiasco regarding your sister, but I am glad that it is over and she will be feeling better.

CAPH--I hope that your husband is feeling well.

Rave--Great trip to Seattle for Thanksgiving. Saw friends, family, and played tourist in our old stomping grounds.

Rant--Sick child during it.

Bonnie, my deepest sympathies to you for the passing of your brother. The love of a brother is a very special treasure. Your tribute to him shows how special he was and how special you are to honor him in this most postive fashion.

Blessings to you and yours. May the light and love of his memory remain forever in your heart.

Wow, my rants seem so insignificant when I read about Bonnie losing her brother.

Bonnie--I'm soo very sorry. You and your brother were obviously so lucky to have eachother. I'm just sorry you had to say goodbye so soon. Big, big hugs.

PM--Glad your sister is ok but sorry she had to go through h-ll to feel better. G-d damn healthcare system!!! (And kiddo, have fun at your new job. Let us know how things are going, ok?)

CAPH--How did the last chemo go?? Glad that mess is behind you guys!! I pray for many happy doctor's visits from now on.

Tiff--Thanks, sweetie. You're the best.

STW--Knock em dead on that interview...

To all, I hope this Thanksgiving was filled with good food and great memories.

Bonnie,

May I say I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother. It is very hard to lose a sibling. I still grieve for my dear sister. Her early death (not quite 51) did teach me how important people, not things are.

Sandy

My dear Fodorville friends,

I came back to this Board tonight, and am now in tears at finding the warmth and kindness that you have all shown me here. Your words are helping to soothe my heartache, and I know how lucky I am to have friends like you. I would like to give each of you a hug; just know that I appreciate you, and all your supportive thoughts and prayers, so very much!

Bonnie

Rave: Checking back in on Fodors and realizing it's important to stay near, and not completely walk away. Some things are greater than the bs.

HUGE BEAR HUG Bonnie. Mourn and heal and know you and your dear brother are in my prayers.
Aloha dear one.

Sympathy, healing , best wishes for everyone here.

Dear Bonnie, CaliNurse comment about the book "The Red Tent" is not a book I have read but it reminded me of something a priest told me years ago.

Pass on the history and memories of the loved one that has gone to the other side to the youngest generation..and ask that they do that when they are older..to their younger generations.

I have done that within my family..stories and descriptions to my grandchildren about my grandparents and greatgrandparents. Stories about all the ancestors that were passed down to me.

As long as there is a history to pass on dear one our loved one will "live" throughout the generations.

Many blessings and hugs to you. And please take care of yourself as you go through the grieving process. May all the happy memories you had with your "big brother" help you..I would imagine that he would want you to continue to have a happy life, he obviously loved you so much. He would want you to celebrate life as he did.

Dearest Bonnie,

My heart is filled with sadness for you, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear brother. What a beautiful tribute your post was, I am certain he felt equally blessed by the love of his little sister.

I pray that your faith will be a comfort to you now and that you know how dear we all hold you in our hearts.

Many hugs to you, and your family. I am so very sorry. Tiff