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5/10/2012 12:04:14 AM EST
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What My Brother Taught Me
Brother, family, love, faith
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As I mentioned in a former blog, I grew up in the shadow of my older brother.
Everyone (including me) thought he was handsome, strong, playful, into every sport, he was very protective of me, and an inspiration to everyone he met.
As the years went by we grew apart for several reasons - he lived in the east & I lived
in the west part of the country. Through emails and phone conversations, he would always be there to help me - I loved to hear from him and he taught me alot about computers.
Just before Thanksgiving last year, I was devastated to hear that he had been diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer which had moved to 4 lymph nodes and the trachea.
The doctors started radiation and chemotherapy treatments which scared him and the whole family. Faithfully every week he sent us reports of the treatments and how encouraged the doctors were. The treatments were hard on him, he became so weak - was almost bed ridden. To think of him like this was more than I could fathom. To write the emails he had to lift his left arm up with the right hand. On May 2, the day after a strong chemo treatment, he became quite ill and was rushed to the hospital. My dear brother and teacher went to live with the Lord....
Through all of his problems, when he wrote the emails, he was upbeat and expressed his faith in the Lord. He encouraged us to take the time to thank God for his love and caring ways. Take the time to review his very creations, the Spring, the flowers, the green grass, the sunrise, the sunset.....
the Rocky mountains, the Smokey mountains, the shores of beaches. I believe this was the best lesson he ever taught me....
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 | | Donna this is so touching, the love between and sister and brother what a great memory that you have poured out of your heart today. Special moments I'm glad your brother was able to spend time sending you updates, it maintained that connection so many people long for. God bless you today and always. |
| | |  | | Thanks for sharing your very personal story Donna, and sorrow for your loss. If we're aware, I believe when a loved one leaves us they leave us a gift that we can carry with us the rest of our lives. TB&L my friend |
| | |  | | Donna, I know now why you are dedicated to helping others. You are giving back what
your brother gave to you. Thank you for sharing.
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| | |  | | Donna, thank you so much for sharing the heart felt treasures your brother gave you. Bless you and your family. |
| | |  | | Thank you for sharing your brother with us, he will live on through your fond memories...until you meet again :) ~abundant blessings dear Donna! |
| | |  | | Hi Donna thanks for sharing your article about your brother. Condolances to you & family. Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace (Amen). |
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