PRAYERS REQUESTED

Good morning, friends. My brother died yesterday. We were not close, he was virtually a stranger to me. Still, my heart is heavy with sadness, not so much grief, but once again being slammed with the reality of life and living - each and every moment is precious -- and fleeting. Once gone, gone forever. We need to live with great passion and we need to break out of our little boxes filled with complacency and self-doubt and embrace this life knowing that we are each and every one of us a gift to the world. We need to stop shutting down and instead grab those we love close to us and remind them every day what they mean to us. And we need to do likewise for ourselves. Take a moment today, count your blessings, really and truly, look at the blessings in your life. Love yourself today, even if just for 5 minutes, give yourself the care and attention you deserve. Only then can you give to others. Most of all, be open to life and living and giving. I love you guys. Will be gone for a week. Take care, be well, be good to yourselves and those that you love. Please say a prayer for my brother, Tim. Rest in God's arms. Reenie

You know that my prayers are on the way Maureen. I'm very sorry about your loss. Even if you were not close, it's never easy to lose family. Big Hugs.... Mike

i share in sending my prayers,maureen...

Reenie, I'm so sorry about your brother. I lost my brother last month--similar situation. But it still hurts--just in a different way than losing someone close. You can't help but have regrets about what could have been had things been different. I pray that you will share comfort with your family, giving as well as receiving. You said, We need to live with great passion and we need to break out of our little boxes filled with complacency and self-doubt and embrace this life knowing that we are each and every one of us a gift to the world. We need to stop shutting down and instead grab those we love close to us and remind them every day what they mean to us. That is SO TRUE! What a great reminder. Love you, Joy

Reenie, Your post could not have come at a better time. I havent been on the boards in a while, My dad is dying. I have been back and forth to Louisiana to see him and today they are sending him home for the final time. He is fighting a horrible battle with cancer. We are very very close! I lost my mom 10 years ago and my dad really stepped up and became the father I always dreamed of to me and his two grandsons. I know what you mean about live each day like there is no tomorrow. I am struggling sooooo bad. I am only 34 and to have both parents gone will be very hard. My dad really encouraged me to have the surgery and everytime he sees me he says, I got my little girl back! Thank you for your post it really meant alot. Rhen

Reenie, My prayers to you, your brother and your family. It is always hard when we loose a family memeber no matter how close we are to them. Rhen, my heart is breaking for you. How wonderful that there is so much love between you both. It will last forever! He will always be with you even when he is gone although it doesnt really ease the pain to hear that. God bless you both my prayers are with you. Elizabeth M

Amen, Reenie. I learned the hard way just how precious and short is when I lost both of my parents by the time I was 40 years old. You're in my prayers, as is your brother's soul. Take care, and God bless, -Marcie

Reenie, I am a little late, but my prayers are with you & family at this time You are right Life can change so quickly. Be sace while you are gone & we'll be here when you return. Hang in There! Lots if Love Marilyn, the Bearlady

prayers said for you and your family! ~Nicole