I've put an unimaginable week behind me and I will post about all of it very soon. Sometimes it takes me a while to process traumatic life events. Suffice to say is I almost lost my life in hospital after an emergency situation and then a few days later my beloved brother died from a brutal effing cancer.
Here is a tribute I wrote for his funeral service tomorrow.
You left us quietly as you came
Uncomplaining, gently strong,
And you will never know the depth
Of all you left behind for us.
The length of our grief is measured
In our loss and pain and love
But you would tell us to cop it
And laugh at an old joke instead.
Your light is not extinguished
It burns brightly in all the hearts
Who loved you, for all you brought -
Kindness and compassion and care.
Soar with the stars, our Tony
Your earth journey is over
You were the best of us
And your legacy sustains us
Forever.
That's a glorious tribute to your brother.
ReplyDeleteTwo such shaking events in one week can take the breath out of everybody, return in your own good time, we'll still be here. I send you all my best wishes and strength and hope from far away across the waters, and wish I could be closer and give you a hug.
Thank you Charlotte. I am feeling so utterly alone (being unable to travel) and every word of comfort that comes my weight is a precious jewel to hold on to.
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So sad for you, Every Blessing to get you through this time xxx
ReplyDeleteI agree with Charlotte, "I send you all my best wishes and strength and hope from far away across the waters, and wish I could be closer and give you a hug." I'm so sorry. Your brother sounds like a remarkable man.
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry to hear about both events and I hope you are going to be ok. The tribute is lovely.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences on the loss of your beloved brother. I am horrified to hear of your hospital stay and the seriousness of the event. I hope you are on the mend and can recover to your old self. We will all be here, waiting for you to send us your thoughts, and please know, we are thinking of you at such a sad time.
ReplyDeleteIt's excellent that you survived the hospital. I am so sad about your brother! Being closer to our own end, the loss of siblings is wrenching. Find joy in the grandchildren still around.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss Mary…..many virtual ((((HUGS)))) are coming your way.
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