Good news and bad news
 

We are all moved in to our new (to us) house and loving it more and more every day. I am a bit closer to work and the house is much bigger than our old one.

The bad news is that the day after we moved in my big brother died. It was this past Saturday. He was at work and just keeled over. He was kept on life support for a week but he was brain dead. They don't know what happened other than he lost oxygen to his brain. They had to do CPR but they got him breathing again before they took him to the hospital. There was no heart damage or blood clots so who knows. I am just beside myself. I am back at work for the first time since I took off to move and I can't concentrate. I need to go ahead and take a bereavement leave (three days) like everyone is telling me to do. The funeral is the day after tomorrow. Last night I had to find pictures of him as a child for his memory board. I could hardly do it. Monte was my protector and chief cheerleader as I grew up. When we both ended up divorced in the same year we became best friends and ran around together in the same circle of friends. We have always shared likes and dislikes.

I have missed checking in every day to see how everyone is - especially that darling little chihuahua Emma. She has gotten a lot bigger in a week and a half!

My dogs are acting like the world has come to an end between having to move into an unfamiliar house and Mommy crying all the time.

Pray for me and my family guys. I don't know how we will get through all of this but we will have to. YT prayers always help.

I am glad your move into your new home has went well. I am very sorry about the loss of your big brother. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers

I am so very sorry for the loss of your brother. It sounds like you had an incredibly close relationship. What wonderful memories you must have....some time they won't bring the tears they do now.

Again my deepest condolences...I'm very sorry.

So very sorry for you loss. We sending you great big hugs and prayers for you to be able to deal with this awful time in your life. May all the memories you have of the 2 of you comfort you.

Well congrats on your new home!

I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, I will keep your family in my prayers!

Im so sorry to hear about the loss of your big brother. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. (((HUGS)))

Congradulations on the move and the new house! What a bittersweet time for you and your family. Take care.

I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. He sounds like he was a wonderful fellow. My prayers are with you and your family.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I will keep you in my prayers. I am glad your move went well.

I'm so sorry for your loss:unlove: How sudden! I hope you can take some comfort in the fact that your brother is watching over you from Heaven now, and you'll be together again someday.

Big hugs!

I'm so very sorry about your brother - that must be really really hard.

I'm very very sorry for your loss...

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear brother.. your post was so heartbreaking and hit me hard.. for I lost my sister 8 years ago.. and I was so close to her and she was always my defender, friend and sister..
Praying hard that you can heal somewhat and move on with your life. I will not tell you it is an easy task to do however. I believe he will always be near you and he will still watch over you girlie.. sending hugs.. anne

That is so sad, I am really sorry.

Angie

I am so sorry for your loss and pray that you will be able to get through this hard time.

What you must be going thru!!! I'm so very sorry your brother passed away. I will pray that you get some peace and understanding.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. Hopefully, the change to the new house will help your heart heal quicker. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. HUGS

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you must be feeling. I will send some YT prayers your way. May you fill your new home with good memories....

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. They have surely helped. This past year has been a real bear of a stressful time.
I finally had to put my mother in a nursing home. She didn't recognize me the last time I was there. (Alzheimers) then a year of trying to sell a house in this horrid market, then the move and now this. BUT it has to get better from here right?

Thanks again.
Hugs to all of you!
Lou

Lou, I would like to offer my deepest sympathies - I cannot imagine the pain you are in. I will keep you in my thoughts :hug: and prayers :hands:. I cannot say for certain, but I will pray that you are nearing the end of the tunnel and there is a bright shining light waiting for you at the end.

I'm so sorry that your life is so challenging for all your family members right now.......I hope your able to gather all your strength to help you get through soo much emotional upheaval right now......Just take one hour at a time......

Lou I'm so sorry!! :hug:

I am so terribly sorry. We will certainly keep you and your family in our prayers. God bless and comfort you all.

So very sorry for your loss, it sounds like you do need those 3 days off (bereavement). Hugs and prayers for you and your family. :( :animal-pa

Oh Lou! I'm so sorry for your loss! I lost my baby sister 2 years ago and really feel that only recently have I really come to grips with it. It still hurts and I still think about her every day but it's part of me now and it doesn't hurt quite as much as it used to. I wish there was something I could say that would make it better but I just don't seem to know the right words.....:(