SandraG Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I just wanted to let everyone know that my brother, Donnie, passed away this past Thursday evening and we laid him to rest Saturday. We buried him next to my dad. I had posted a picture on the forum in January with his Super Bowl 3D glasses. The doctors told us they did not think he would last but about a month. The human spirit is amazing. Donnie went to my mom's house (about 2 miles from me). They planted a garden and flowers. Well, Mom planted and Donnie supervised. I do have to say that even though he knew he was dying, he has probably not been as happy as he had been the last 4 months. He and my mom had had some trying times over the last 20+ years when he was drinking so much. There was peace between them and they really enjoyed each others company. The hospice nurses felt that last Monday would be the day. They felt sure he had only a few hours -- well, as always he had the last word. My sister said that he, Donnie, was teaching us patience. The tumor had grown so large that it took up over half of his abdomen. He weighed about 110 pounds. I will miss him greatly but I am so glad he is at peace and pain free. I thank all of you for the prayers and good wishes that you have sent my way over the past several months. Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 My sympathy is with you Sandra for the hole in your life. My blessings to your family and to Donnie who is at peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 (((sending hugs))) and shedding a tear. Thank you for sharing, Sandra. I am glad that he spent his last months and days with his family and it all ended with some special memories, like planting that garden with mom. How sweet and what a lovely event to reflect on when you feel sad and miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmwife Darlene Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Sounds like God has answered our prayers by giving peace to your brother, your mom and yourself. Take care and may God comfort you and your family as you remember your brother with the happy memories in your heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I am so sorry. He sounds like an amazing man. God bless you and your family. Charlotte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Sandra, I am so sorry to hear of your brother's passing, but I'm happy for the time he had with your mother. Hugs and prayers for your peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sspingler Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I too will add my prayers to your family for peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 What a sweet sadness. I can just picture him beside mom in the garden. Thank you Sandra for letting us know. We will pray for you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Prayers and thoughts are coming your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakitten Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Dear Sandra, you and your brother have been very much on my mind lately. Thank you so much for letting us know. Love and prayers to you and the rest of your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Dear Sandra, May your heart know peace, may you be held in the arms of the Beloved and my you come to know the rebirthing of joy. I keep,. you and your family in my prayers for your heat's healings. Love always, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Dear Sandra, Feel my arms around you giving you a giant hug! I know that Donnie will be missed and I'm so thankful that your mom and he were able to mend fences and bond before he passed. I know he is pain free and in a happier place and that he has left a huge void in your life. Please hold onto all the joy he brought you and know that you have a friend in NY that is thinking of you and praying for peace for you and your family! Your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sandra So sorry to hear of you brothers passing. As hard as it is to let him go, you know that he is in a better place and pain free. Rest in assurance that he is happy and would want you to be as well. Blessings to your family in this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sandra, I am so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sandra, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am glad his last months were happy for him and that he could spend quality time with your mom. My prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sandra. so sorry to hear of your loss. Aren't you just so glad your brother and mother bonded again? I will keep you in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sandra, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am glad that your mother had the opportunity to spend some peaceful time with her son while they planted a memorial garden. I hope these are the memories that you, your mom and the rest of your family can hold onto and remember. My thoughts are with you. Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I'm sorry to hear of your great loss, Sandra. Loosing family members, or dear friends, is so difficult and seems to drain us of our energy. Thankfully, he had some happy months with your Mother before he passed. That is so important to her. Loosing one's son is horribly difficult, but if they had been at odds with each other, that would have made her feel so much worse. I'm glad they made up. Please take care of yourself, too. I understand you haven't been your best lately, either. I'll say a prayer for your health and I'm sending you a big (((HUG))). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sandra I am sorry to hear that you now have a hole in your life, but how comforting to know he is home and pain free. I am so glad that the last days were spent with family. May you be comforted by His presence during this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sandra - hugs and special thoughts to you and your family as you all work through this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 May God Bless your entire family with the peace that only he can give knowing that Donnie is at rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcck00 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 God bless you and your family, Sandra. What a gift the last few months were for all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnice Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 God bless you and your family. Your brother is now with the Lord looking down on you each day. Sandra, please constantly feel his presence from his gift that he left you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Anderson Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sandra, may God grant you and your family peace, love, and most of all acceptance of your loss. May you all find joy and fond memories of your dear brother. It is so important to let love be the most important thing that ever is between us. God bless you and all your loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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