My dear brother lost his fight with cancer today. He was surrounded by those of us who loved him, and we were assured by the palliative care staff that he was not in pain. It was peaceful and I'm so glad that his long struggle is ended.

I feel lost and so so sad, but I have support from my spouse and kids, and that will help me to be supportive to my SIL and nieces.

Thanks so much to all of you who offered kind words and support in my previous post. It meant a lot to me.

We're here for you anytime.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Cancer has taken several members of my own family. I understand your grief,yet relief that it is over.
Again so very sorry for you and your family.

Brenda

No one truly gets over a death of a loved one, you just have to be strong and accept it, and find a way of coping because after all life goes on no matter what you do. Make the most of your time on earth seeking out the right answers of life and the purpose of life.
Its ironic how death is the inevitable end yet we somehow just cant seem to see past it.

Sounds like you and your brother had a nice relationship. Treasure the memories.

It is so hard to lose someone who shared so much of your history. When my mom died I kept remembering that I could no longer ask her things. Things that only she would know. Very sorry for your loss.

When you feel ready, it would be wonderful to hear more about him and you.

My sincere condolences. I hope I can go with loving family close by.

I'm glad it was peaceful and that you could be there with him.

I'm glad those of you who loved him were able to be with him.

Grief is not an easy journey.

May you feel comfort in your memories as they arise in the midst of your pain.

I'm so sorry for your loss, looking in. I'm glad you were able to be there for your brother and that he was surrounded by people who love him.

I'm sorry to hear the sad news. My deepest condolescences to you and your family.

D

Having lost a sister when she was quite young- 27 -I know your pain. The world keeps spinning and you think "HEY, what is going on? My sister just died?" I was a mess for a couple wks. Then I remember thinking that she would want me to be strong for my parents. So I did that. If you have parents as well as the spouse you spoke of you can be of such help once you get ahold of yourself emotionally. Keep those memories alive by talking about them and looking at pics. Sorry for your loss.

It is hard to say the words that comfort

it harder to comfort those that know the pain I don't

So my contribution can only be that I hope his life will live on in your love

Very sorry for your loss.

Remember that with the sadness will come a new perspective for you, an greater appreciation of loved ones and the awareness of the preciousness of each day.

Hugs,

Anagrammy

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your brother must have had a special relationship.
I lost a brother when he was 19 and had been on his mission only a few months.I was 15 then. I lost a sister when she was 40 and I was 38. Very hard times.
This board will give you much support.

My deepest sympathies, looking_in.
I'm sure it meant a lot to him to be surrounded by loved ones.
Hugs to you and yours.

Huge condolences for your loss. It's wonderful you have your family by your side.

Sorry for your loss.

Sending love and peace...(((Looking in)))

Condolences to you and your family. He is not in pain anymore, though you are and will be for a long time to come. Please take care of yourself and let others help you.

Sending Love your way.....

Let me add my condolences as well.

We're thinking about you and sending love your way...

I, too, am sorry for your loss. Orphan

I'm very sorry for your loss, looking in.

Very sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry, @looking in. My sympathies to you and your family.

Sorry for your loss -

So sorry for your loss.

My condolences to you and your family.