donaf Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 My dear brother passed away early this morning (shortly after 2:00 am). His wife had left the hospital a few hours before. He had asked her to go home and get some sleep because she had not slept very much in the past few days. He assured her that he would be fine. Shortly after she got home they called her asking that she return. By the time she made it back he was gone. Thank you all for your prayers. You have all been so wonderful during this past year which has been so difficult. Lets all continue praying for a cure. Donaf Quote
DebsSky Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 My extreme sympathy to you and your family Donaf. I hold you in my prayers. Deb Quote
Nushka Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I am sorry his wife was not with him but there was no way for her to know. I am sure he was trying to take care of her. At least he is out of his suffering now...he can breathe. I wish you and your family strength and peace for the coming weeks and months. Nina Quote
kimblanchard Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 I am so sorry to hear this. Your family is in our prayers. Curtis Quote
-Cheryl- Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 Donaf, He went so fast. Please accept my most sinere sympathy. I am sorry his wife was not in the room with him mortally, but I bet he was with her spiritually. My prayers for you all, Cheryl Quote
Fall54 Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 Dear Donaf, Please accept my deepest sympathy. Please take comfort that he is now in Heaven and singing with Angels. Prayers for strength for his wife and family, God Bless You All, Jane Quote
slinaresholz Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 Very sorry to hear about your brother. Prayers and hugs! Sharon Quote
karenl Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 I am so sorry. Wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Karen Quote
MJ Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 donaf, i'm so sorry to hear the news. my prayers go out to you and your family during this time. God bless, mj Quote
TeeTaa Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 I'm so sorry for your loss. My bet is that Rod was trying to protect his wife by asking her to leave so that she wouldn't have to actually see him die. Please don't let her think in any way that she failed him. None of you did. You were there helping him fight the battle every day and he's at peace now with that knowledge. Your world will be upside down for a while . . . remember to take time for yourself and your emotions. Praying for us all, TeeTaa Quote
kimblanchard Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 I am so sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences to all of you. Margaret Quote
gerbil runner Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. Your family is in my prayers. I think TeeTaa is on the right track. I hope your sister-in-law can find comfort in knowing Rod wanted to spare her his last moments, instead of thinking she failed him in some way. Quote
ginnyde Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 Donaf, I agree with TeeTaa that your brother gave his wife the best gift he knew how. He protected her and wanted her to remember him alive. Please accept my condolences, it is a sad time. Quote
Donna G Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 I am so sorry to read your post. This is a great loss to you and your family. I pray that you find comfort and peace. Donna G Quote
ViVi Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 My heart is hurting for you as you move through this day realizing that you have lost your brother. But please know that his spirit is today and will always be with you. Praying for us all.ViVi Quote
Frank Lamb Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 Donaf,So sorry to hear of your brothers passing.You and your family will be in our prayers for strength and peace in the coming days. Quote
Ann Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 So sorry to hear ths terrible news. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. Quote
Fay A. Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 Dona, Please accept my condolences. I am sorry. Quote
angelb Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 I am so sorry to hear this sad news. He fought the battle bravely. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Angela Quote
TAnn Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 Donaf, Please know that I am deeply saddened by this news of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. Tann Quote
jamie Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 My deepest sympathys to you and your family... Jamie Quote
mhutch1366 Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 Donaf, I am very sorry about your brother. God bless and keep you and your family. XOXOXOXOXOXOX MaryAnn Prayers always Quote
Remembering Dave Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. David C Quote
Ry Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 I am so sorry about the death of your brother. My very deepest sympathy~ Rochelle Quote
marion Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 I am sorry for the pain that you and your family are having at this time but he is at peace now. marion Quote
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