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#1361071 - 03/19/10 06:21 PM
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I posted a long time ago about my brother who had prostate cancer. Well, the time has come. They put him into hospice today. No one will predict how long he has but they are no longer treating him. His girfriend, who has been a godsend, says she doesn't think he will make a week. They are just making him comfortable. He lives in Dallas and I live in PA. We just got back Tuesday night from a weeklong visit with him. My dilemma is whether to back now or wait. His daugther goes to college and his girfriend has a fulltime job so someone has to take care of him somehow. I am also his executor so I will have to go back (if I am not already there) when he passes to take care of everything. I am using up my vacation time quickly as I also spent a week with my duaghter when she had her baby in February. I don't want to lose my job but I want to do what is best for him. So please pray for him and for me that I can make the right decision.
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#1361080 - 03/19/10 06:26 PM
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Prayers for you and your brother, friend. May God guide your every decision.
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#1361184 - 03/19/10 07:41 PM
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My prayers are with you and your brother.
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#1361249 - 03/19/10 08:31 PM
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Prayers for you and your family.
Are you able to take family leave to be with your brother? No it doesn't apply to siblings only parents, spouses, and children. I am scheduled to retire December 31 but it may be ssoner now. We will see.
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#1361258 - 03/19/10 08:38 PM
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Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
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#1361711 - 03/22/10 05:00 PM
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So very very sorry for your pain and all that your brother is going through! Will be lifting you and your family up in prayer!
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#1362119 - 03/23/10 10:44 AM
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Prayers for comfort and guidance.
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#1362416 - 03/23/10 05:04 PM
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Update: I am currently in Dallas. My brother seems to be holding his own. The bad thinkg is that Iknow I willhave to come back once more. Thanks for all of your pryers.
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#1372206 - 04/09/10 07:05 PM
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Thanks for all of your prayers. My brother went home to be with his Father on March 31. He is no longer in pain although those he left behind are. We had a memorial service on Tuesday on Dallas and having one for our fmailies who all live back here tomorrow.
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#1372215 - 04/09/10 07:07 PM
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(((hugs))) I am so sorry for your loss 
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#1372247 - 04/09/10 07:46 PM
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Ready, I'm very sorry for your loss.
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#1372950 - 04/12/10 10:14 PM
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Ready...I too am so very sorry! May God comfort you as only He can...know I'm thinking of you and lifting you up in prayer!
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#1372979 - 04/13/10 10:40 AM
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So very sorry for your loss, ReadyForSpring. Prayers for your family.
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#1372984 - 04/13/10 12:00 PM
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So sorry, RFS. He is in peace now.
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#1373029 - 04/13/10 01:03 PM
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my condolences to you and your family.....Prayers for peace in your hearts!
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#1373102 - 04/13/10 01:38 PM
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Ready for Spring, please accept my heartfelt condolences. May your memories comfort you and bring you peace.
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