Loss of a Brother

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He opted for no more tests, no more treatment. We honored his decision.

I am eighteen months, to the day, younger than he. We have two sisters, both younger than we. To lose our only brother leaves three sisters cast adrift in a head sea, swamped in waves breaking tight against the course of our ship, poised - to grow old together, reminiscing, sharing, laughing about the past. But he longs to be free. We are left with no choice, but to step aside, and allow him leave.

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Sandip Goswami

Date: 11/2/2014 1:53:00 PM

Your pains touched my heart. Because I lost my elder sister...She was very sweet..Best wishes to you dear sister...

Cona Adams
Date: 11/3/2014 7:29:00 AM

Thank you Sandip, for stopping by to read. The memories of our loved ones are what softens the grief, and lessens the pain of loss. I have sweet memories of my brother. He could always make me laugh.

Dan Helppi

Date: 11/2/2014 12:54:00 PM

Beautiful sadness, your last line makes me guess he was in the military at some point.

Cona Adams
Date: 11/2/2014 1:07:00 PM

Yes, he was in the navy. He had a lot of setbacks in his life, but he always found time to have fun. He was a big tease.