Been away for a while...due to the approaching demise of my wonderful brother.

[Katie H]

Just before the 4th of July of 2019, my youngest bother (I'm the oldest) was diagnosed with lung cancer. As some background he'd been smoking, a lot, since he was 13. At the time he was diagnosed, he was 60.


He was diagnosed with lung cancer (both lungs), along with 6 tumors in his brain as the cancer had metastized to his lungs and lymph system.


Surgery was performed to remove 2 of the brain tumors, some of the others were to risky to be removed.


Well, here we are..............he's on his way "home."

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I spent nearly all day yesterday with him, he knew me, and I was thankful for that, but the next little while will be more than I can handle because I took care of him when he was a little boy. Our mother was less than a good mother and I took her place for many years.


My heart is hurting.

 

[taxlady]

Oh Katie, (((great big, squishy hugs))). I'm so sorry to read this. My sincere condolences. Hang in there kiddo. Lots of people here will be sending love in your direction (including me).

 

[Andy M.]

Katie, so sorry to hear of this. I understand your feelings at your brother's worsening condition.

 

[Merlot]

Katie, I just lost my brother, 49 years old., esophageal cancer. I’m 47. (Sept 30) He was my only sibling. Hospice killed me. I am having flashbacks of his whole dying process. I have worked in healthcare all my life but it’s not the same. I’m so very sorry. I’m a mess but please reach out to me.

 

[Cheryl J]

Katie and Merlot....so sorry to hear of your losses. I just can't imagine the pain you're both going through.

 

[msmofet]

{{HUGS}}

 

[cjmmytunes]

So sorry to hear of your loss, Katie. You and your family are in my thoughts at this difficult time. Keep us updated please.

 

[Josie1945]

Katie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your
heart hurts, because I have been there. You
never get over it, But you do get thru it. It
does get easier with time.

Josie

 

[Katie H]

I just crawled out of bed. The stress is getting to me I guess. He's still hanging on, but only by a thin thread. We thought he would leave us late Friday, but he continues to be with us. Hasn't eaten for about 4 days and is mostly unconscious, thankfully, because of the morphine, etc. The pain was obviously way over the top. Thank God for the miracle of drugs.

 

[GotGarlic]

I'm so sorry, Katie. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you. Hugs [emoji813]

 

[Merlot]

I’m so so sorry. I know exactly what you are feeling

 

[Cooking Goddess]

Sending lots of gentle hugs your way, Katie, and a few prayers upstairs. I wish you strength to get through this challenge. I'm sure he's in good hands, and he feels how much you love him.

Merlot, sorry to hear of your brother's passing.

 

[Just Cooking]

I wish you strength, Katie..

There are few things more difficult than caring for someone you love as their illness slowly takes them from you..

Ross

 

[Katie H]

He "went home" at 11:15 last night. He's finally at peace and pain-free.

 

[Josie1945]

Katie
May God grant you comfort as you go
thru this difficult time.

Josie

 

[jennyema]

Katie,

I'm so very sorry for your loss ….

Prayers to you and your family,

Jenny