J

[Guest guest]

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*I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother in law...also sorry

you cannot attend the funeral and this must be very hard on both of you.

Please know I am here for you to talk to and I am keeping you and your

family in my prayers!!!*

*Hugs,*

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> I've been doing well lately and mostly pain free going on day 4.

> Unfortunately, I got some sad news today. My husband's oldest brother died

> this morning. He had health problems that included diabetes. I never got to

> meet him, but I heard such great things about him. My husband always talked

> about him with admiration in his voice. My mother-in-law called and since my

> husband was still asleep after working the night shift she asked me to tell

> him after he awoke. My husband then had the task of telling his sister the

> news at her workplace. We can't afford to go to the funeral, but hopefully

> my sister-in-law will be able to go and represent us from NV. Through her

> tears my mother-in-law told me a child is not supposed go before a parent.

> My heart went out to her and I could only tell her that I loved her. My

> husband is so afraid that what happened to his brother could happen to me

> and all I could tell him was that is why I am trying so hard to take care of

> my health. His brother tried

> too and the family helped him as best as they could, but sometimes when it

> is your time that's just the way it is. Pls say a prayer for my in-laws and

> my husband so that they will find comfort for their loss. I'd like to

> dedicate this quote to my mother-in-law and all the mother's whose child has

> gone before them.

>

> I have changed with changing seasons

> I am dimmed with toil and care

> When I stand among the angels

> Will my mother know me there

> ~Traditional~

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>

> J.