lymeladyinNY
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I lost one of my 5 brothers this morning. He was 63. He was a truck driver working in the frigid weather in SD when he suffered a heart attack and congestive heart failure last week.
He was released from the hospital earlier this week and all 4 of his sons traveled to escort him and his truck home. He was found unresponsive in his truck's cab bed.
He had been working so hard these last couple of years hauling windmill blades. He was an excellent truck driver.
I'm too devastated to have surgery today. I am calling to postpone.
My brother was a wonderful man. I will miss him dreadfully.
- Julie
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daisyrlb
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Dear Julie, So very sorry for your great loss. Praying for you and your family.
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momlyme
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I am so sorry!
Good idea to postpone surgery. Take some time with your family to heal from this tragedy. Much love and healing prayers heading your way!
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penguingirl
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I'm so sorry Julie. Please do take care of yourself too in this tough time.
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Silverwolf
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<<<<< Julie/lymelady' >>>>>,
So sorry to here of your brothers passing, take time to grieve, and to rest if you can at all.
Have the surgery, when you feel up to it... this is a hard time,w/ everything happening ,be gentle with yourself.
I believe Creator carries those who are seeking Him. So many times, we cannot seem to feel Him or His presence.
An old poem,' Foot prints in the Sand' I think it is called...says that the times that it is the hardest to feel and find God, we are being carried in His Arms.
Often when I cannot take anymore things happening...I think perhaps it is as tho' I've been 'cocooned' in soft cotton batting,and cradled in the arms of Creator.
Don't know if it makes much sense...but it is how I get thru many times. Praying for You... rest in the Lord... let Him be your strength when there is no more strength in you.
Love Silverwolfi
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Hambone
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I'm sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a great man.
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TerryK
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Very sorry to hear about your brother. I lost my sister at the end of October. It's not easy but you will get through it.
My other sister and I talked on the phone every day+ for the first few months and that helped. My brother and I talk almost everyday anyway but we spent time remembering when we were growing up and how kind and wonderful our sister was.
I went through my old e-mails from her and to her and that gave me some comfort. I used flower essences which can be very useful to move the healing process along. Also helpful if you feel overwhelmed with grief.
It is a process that will take time. I try to pace myself so as not to experience the grief all at once but of course everyone has different needs.
A big hug to you and your family. Sending you comfort, peace and love.
Terry
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phyl6648
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Lymelady, I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I wish I had words of comfort or could do something to help you through this.
I lost my brother years ago in a accident, time heals but you never forget.
Please take care of yourself and my prayers will be with you.
Prayers, phyl
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Oh no. I'm so very sorry, lymelady! I saw you on the board earlier and wondered why you were here and not in surgery. How very very sad.
He MUST have been an excellent driver to be able to transport those windmill blades! I've seen those trucks! Amazing. You would really have to know what you're doing.
I would be at such a loss to lose either of my brothers. Just the thought makes me sad.
Will be praying for you and your family.
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sammy
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Julie, my heart breaks for you. I am sorry to hear of your loss. You've been through so much lately...
Hugs and prayers are coming your way.
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Bugg
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A big hug to you.....I'm so very sorry, Julie
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kam
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Ouch. Take care of you. Good you cancelled surgery.
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I am so sorry to hear this too. Saying prayers for you and your family.
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kidsgotlyme
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So sorry for your loss. My husband is a trucker too. They are the best!
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63 is too young. I lost a sister at 30 and my other sister at 71. I know what you are feeling.
Remember the laughs and good times. They will always be in your heart. The tears will fade but the happy times will always be remembered and bring a smile to your face.
Cherish your other brothers.
I'm so sorry he was taken from you so early in life.
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I'm so sorry, Julie. What a sad day for you. Praying for you and your family.
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randibear
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loosing your family is very hard. i am so sorry for your loss.
time does not lessen the pain but your wonderful memories will help.
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joalo
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I'm so sorry to hear this news. I lost my only brother three years ago. He had a heart attack and was only fifty-four. It left a huge hole in my heart.
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steve1906
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Sorry for your loss, it's always the good guys!
Take care of yourself....
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Please everyone keep lymelady in your prayers.
She has already been through so much with her dear son as many of you know.
And as many of you know, she was also extremely ill a couple of months back and was hospitalized.
Because of her brother's passing, she had to postpone a much-needed surgical procedure.
Please pray that she is able to get through this difficult time and somehow manages to take care of herself.
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map1131
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lymelady, I feel so bad for your very stressful life today. You've been through days and weeks and months of sorrow and worry.
Please surround youself with friends and family so they can help you. God, could you spare an angel for lymelady? Prayers for you and yours.
Pam
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Dekrator48
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So sorry for your loss, lymelady.
Praying for you and your family.
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Lymelady, i lost my only brother 10yrs ago, and to this day i still miss him... so sorry for your loss...i will keep you and you family in my in my prayers today...Madge
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I'm so sorry to hear this! My thoughts and prayers are with you as always! We all are here for you.
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