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Goodbye My Darling Brother Jim

A tribute to my brother

42 total reviews 
Comment from nancy_e_davis
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I have a younger brother whom I love dearly. He lives nearby but we are both on oxygen and we don't get out. We talk on the phone. The thought of losing him breaks my heart. God Bless and keep you and bring you peace Chrissy. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
    Hi Nancy
    Thank you for your review it is very much appreciate
    I am sorry for my late reply but I was attending
    my brothers funeral this week. My husband and I
    needed to travel over 1500kls interstate to attend
    under difficult Quarantine requirements.
    However with much hassle we arrived the day before
    Jim had a beautiful funeral service
    and I was privileged to do his eulogy
    Then we had to come straight home another 1500kls
    I will miss my brother very much

    Christine 7/11/2020
Comment from dragonpoet
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Sorry, for your loss. The well written free verse sounds like you are dealing with it as well as you can. This is a wonderful letter to him describing a loving family relationship. The first holidays without a family member is hard but it sounds like he will be there in spirit, making you smile. Writing about it seems to help. I always did for me.
Keep writing and stay healthy.

dragonpoet

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
    Hi dragonpoet,
    Thank you for your review it is very much appreciate
    I am sorry for my late reply but I was attending
    my brothers funeral this week. My husband and I
    needed to travel over 1500kls interstate to attend
    under difficult Quarantine requirements.
    However with much hassle we arrived the day before
    Jim had a beautiful funeral service
    and I was privileged to do his eulogy
    Then we had to come straight home another 1500kls
    I will miss my brother very much

    Christine 7/11/2020
reply by dragonpoet on 08-Nov-2020
    Christine,
    No apologies necessaary. Sorry for your loss. I have always found writing cathartic.
    Joan
Comment from sammielwf
Exceptional
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Chrissy,
May your travel into New South Wales be made smoother ( without more red tape and bureaucratic hurdles ) and your burden made less heavy by the grace of whatever High Power has his/her hand upon your life. There are no words that can take away the sting of a loved ones passing- for the place at the table and in your heart will always have a missing piece.
Know that through your connections here at Fan Story and the ones you have made all through your lifetime will offer support and love of many levels to you and to your family.
May the memories of your sweet brother Jim always be ones that make your heart lighter when picture him in your minds eye/heart.
Respectfully,
Sammielwf

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
    Hi Sammielwf,
    Thank you for your review it is very much appreciated
    I am sorry for my late reply but I was attending
    my brothers funeral this week. My husband and I
    needed to travel over 1500kls interstate to attend
    under difficult Quarantine requirements.
    However with much hassle we arrived the day before
    Jim had a beautiful funeral service
    and I was privileged to do his eulogy
    Then we had to come straight home another 1500kls
    I will miss my brother very much

    Christine 7/11/2020
reply by sammielwf on 08-Nov-2020
    Chrissy,
    My wife and I send loving thoughts and peace from our home to yours.
    I am glad that you returned home safely and do not envy the heaviness your heart must hold from delivering the eulogy for your brother.
    Know you are thought of with healing light from the States.
    Sammielwf
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
    Thank you so very much Sammielwf that means a lot to me and it is also nice to share with my FS friends

    Cheers Chris
Comment from aryr
Exceptional
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What a wonderful tribute to your brother Jim, Christine. I really enjoyed the way you presented this-in a letter to him, an amazing idea and a creative one. It is never easy to hear of a loved one who passes especially one who has a bright future before them. Peace be with him and all of you as you go forth. Blessings.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
    Hi Ary,
    Thank you for your review and six stars. They are very much appreciated
    I am sorry for my late reply but I was attending
    my brothers funeral this week. My husband and I
    needed to travel over 1500kls interstate to attend
    under difficult Quarantine requirements.
    However with much hassle we arrived the day before
    Jim had a beautiful funeral service
    and I was privileged to do his eulogy
    Then we had to come straight home another 1500kls
    I will miss my brother very much

    Christine 7/11/2020
Comment from Valerie Fish
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Oh what a beautiful tribute to your brother, and sorry for your loss. I love the thought of that letter being tossed into the wind.
This itself would make a fine Eulogy, he would be so proud of you.
Bless you for sharing your story and your grief.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
    Hi Valerie,
    Thank you for your review it is very much appreciated
    I am sorry for my late reply but I was attending
    my brothers funeral this week. My husband and I
    needed to travel over 1500kls interstate to attend
    under difficult Quarantine requirements.
    However with much hassle we arrived the day before
    Jim had a beautiful funeral service
    and I was privileged to do his eulogy (He also received my letter)
    Then we had to come straight home another 1500kls
    I will miss my brother very much

    Christine 7/11/2020
Comment from robyn corum
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Chris,

I am so sorry to hear that you've lost someone so special and dear to you. It sounds like it was only you and your brother? That makes him the only one who remembers all the same shared experiences. I am sending hugs--

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
    Hi Robyn,
    Thank you for your review it is very much appreciate
    I am sorry for my late reply but I was attending
    my brothers funeral this week. My husband and I
    needed to travel over 1500kls interstate to attend
    under difficult Quarantine requirements.
    However with much hassle we arrived the day before
    Jim had a beautiful funeral service
    and I was privileged to do his eulogy
    Then we had to come straight home another 1500kls
    I will miss my brother very much

    Christine 7/11/2020
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Chrissy. It's times like this we could do without all the hassle of paperwork. I thought your letter was lovely, and what a beautiful idea it was to send it to him on the wind. Memories keep us together, they can't be taken away. Warm hugs, my friend. Sandra xx

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
    Hi Sandra,
    Thank you for your review it is very much appreciated
    I am sorry for my late reply but I was attending
    my brothers funeral this week. My husband and I
    needed to travel over 1500kls interstate to attend
    under difficult Quarantine requirements.
    However with much hassle we arrived the day before
    Jim had a beautiful funeral service
    and I was privileged to do his eulogy
    Then we had to come straight home another 1500kls
    I will miss my brother very much

    Christine 7/11/2020
reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 08-Nov-2020
    That drive must have been so traumatic knowing what you were travelling for, and with the virus and it's quarantine measures. But you got there and I can quite imagine you giving a wonderful tribute to your dear brother. Again, I'm really sorry for your loss, my friend. xxx
Comment from Pam (respa)
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

-I am very sorry to hear
about your brother, Christine,
and all of the difficulties
you are having trying to get
to his funeral. I am glad that
you were able to speak to him
and know that he looked peaceful.
-A beautiful poem and tribute
to your brother, and I am sure
he has received your lovely words.
-Thoughts and prayers are with
you and your family.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
    Hi Pam,
    Thank you for your review and six stars . They are very much appreciated
    I am sorry for my late reply but I was attending
    my brothers funeral this week. My husband and I
    needed to travel over 1500kls interstate to attend
    under difficult Quarantine requirements.
    However with much hassle we arrived the day before
    Jim had a beautiful funeral service
    and I was privileged to do his eulogy
    Then we had to come straight home another 1500kls
    I will miss my brother very much

    Christine 7/11/2020
reply by Pam (respa) on 08-Nov-2020
    You are very welcome and deserving, Christine. It is the least we can do to offer support at a difficult time. I am glad you were able to be there for his funeral, and I am sure you gave a beautiful eulogy. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Comment from Eternal Muse
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Please accept my deepest condolences on the death of your little brother. It's a great tragedy, I guess God really wanted him.

Your paean to him is heartwarming. He must have been a very special person who touched many hearts.

I wish you strength and faith at this difficult bereavement time. God bless you.

Love, Muse

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
    Hi Muse
    Thank you for your review it is very much appreciate
    I am sorry for my late reply but I was attending
    my brothers funeral this week. My husband and I
    needed to travel over 1500kls interstate to attend
    under difficult Quarantine requirements.
    However with much hassle we arrived the day before
    Jim had a beautiful funeral service
    and I was privileged to do his eulogy
    Then we had to come straight home another 1500kls
    I will miss my brother very much

    Christine 7/11/2020
Comment from Sugarray77
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Chris, I send you my sympathy and many warm hugs. Your eulogy letter is perfect and so well written. The warm love and bond you shared with each other shines brightly in this presentation. Thank you for sharing it with us!!

Melissa

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
    Hi Melissa,
    Thank you for your review it is very much appreciated
    I am sorry for my late reply but I was attending
    my brothers funeral this week. My husband and I
    needed to travel over 1500kls interstate to attend
    under difficult Quarantine requirements.
    However with much hassle we arrived the day before
    Jim had a beautiful funeral service
    and I was privileged to do his eulogy
    Then we had to come straight home another 1500kls
    I will miss my brother very much

    Christine 7/11/2020