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[SheFly]

If you have a sibling, near or far, please reach out to them and tell them you love them today. A hug, a kind word - do this for me.

Last week, I celebrated my 41st birthday on Monday and became an only child on Thursday. I will love my younger brother forever, and didn't get a last chance to tell him I loved him.

SheFly

[Pedal Wench]

I am so sorry for your loss. I couldn't imagine losing my brother or sister.

[Biciclista]

Shefly, I;m sorry you lost your brother.

[ttaylor508]

SheFly, I am so sorry about your loss. I unexpectedly lost my older brother 18 years ago and wished I had reached out to him. You just never know how much time you have with the ones you love.

[papaver]

I'm sorry for your loss.

(innige deelneming).

[Crankin]

Cathy, I am so sorry about your brother. What you said really affected me; I have just recently reconnected with my brother, who is 10 years younger than me.
I will call him tonight.

Robyn

[GLC1968]

Shefly, I'm so sorry for your loss.

I too just turned 41 and have a younger brother. I cannot imagine losing him even though we are separated by thousands of miles. Thank you for the reminder to stay in touch - I'll give him a call today.

[spokewench]

(((((SheFly)))) I'm so sorry. I lost two brother in laws last year; and my sister in law is fighting cancer as we speak. I can't imagine losing my sister. You have my sympathy and hang in there and let yourself grieve.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I'm so sorry for your terrible loss.
I lost a brother long ago.
I hope you find inner peace and strength to get through this awful time.

[AnnieBikes]

{{{she}}} I have four brothers and cannot imagine losing any one of them. So sorry for your loss, I am thinking of you today!

[shootingstar]

I'm very sorry for your loss, SheFly.

[IFjane]

SheFly,

Like Lisa, I too lost a brother a very long time ago and did not have a chance to tell him I loved him. I am so sorry for your loss! -jane

[mtbdarby]

SheFly - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have made it a goal for 2009 to reach out to those near and dear to me and let them know how much they mean to me but thank you for the reminder.

You and your family are in my prayers. ((hugs))

[Running Mommy]

oh She fly, I'm so sorry!! : (
My heart aches for you!!
denise :(

[TxDoc]

I am so sorry for your loss.

E.

[Duck on Wheels]

So sorry for your loss! If it's any comfort -- over the 41 years, even if you never said it, I bet your brother figured it out that you loved him. Still, it's good advice you've given us. I'll be sure to give my sibs and other family members big hugs when I see them this coming weekend.

[NbyNW]

Condolences . . .

Every family has its own unique ways of expressing love. I'm sure your brother knew you loved him.

[nancielle]

So sorry to learn of your loss. Your plea hit a nerve with me.
I lost my younger brother some time ago, during my workaholic phase. Never went home for holidays and such because there would always be time "later".
He died at Christmas and it was a harsh wake-up call that there would be no "later".

You and your family are in my thoughts.

[roadie gal]

I'm so sorry. It's so very hard to lose a sibling.

I just got back from a cross country trip to see my sister who has cancer and that's exactly why. I don't know how much more time I have with her. When she goes I don't want to feel like I could have spent more time with her but I didn't.

[crazycanuck]

:( Shefly, i'm sorry to hear. Take care

[Tuckervill]

I'm so sorry to hear that, Shefly.

Karen

[Trek420]

I'm so sorry, Shefly :(

[redrhodie]

(((Shefly))) I'm so sorry.

[HoosierGiant]

So sorry about your loss. I have four younger brothers, and to lose any of them would be devastating. Hugs and condolences...

[Ana]

I am so sorry for your loss :(

Lately, I have been reflecting upon the relationships I have nurtured over the past year and how much each of those people mean to me. I have been working on some heartfelt letters :)

Often, I believe we avoid expressing our love towards others but it is such a moving experience to give and receive it :)

Very thoughtful advice :)

[OakLeaf]

(((((Shefly))))) I'm so sorry. :(

[salsabike]

Oh. SheFly, I am SO sorry. I truly am.

[newfsmith]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I've been there, and it will be very hard now and for some time to come. Eventually, you do come to accept the awful truth of their being gone, but you never forget them and you never stop loving them. Concentrate on the times you had together.

[spindizzy]

(((Shefly)))

My family lives on the other side of the country. But we do chat on the phone. I always end the conversation with "I love you." I will think of you when I do this next.

My condolences to you and your family.

[Blueberry]

((((shefly)))))

No siblings, but will reach out to those I care about....

CA

[SheFly]

I am totally in awe at all of your responses and support. I can't thank each of you individually for your messages, but please know that I have read them all and appreciate the hugs, the sharing of your own stories, and the heartfelt responses. Saying "I love you" to those you love may seem trivial at times, but as someone said, "later" may come sooner than we think.

It will take some time for this wound to heal, but with the support of my family and friends, and people like you who are so kind to a complete stranger, it will be easier to manage.

Bless you all.

SheFly

[solobiker]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.

[jesvetmed]

SheFly: I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts. It is a good reminder to us all to spend time with loved ones whenever we can. Thank you and take car of yourself.

[PamNY]

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. I don't have siblings, but it's a good reminder to cherish those we love.

Pam

[msincredible]

So sorry, SheFly ((hugs))

[malaholic]

(((SheFly)))
I'm so sorry for your loss and I'll keep you & your family in my prayers.

[Mr. Bloom]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Veronica]

I can't imagine losing another one of my siblings. It was scary when my oldest sister got diagnosed with tongue cancer. But it also showed how really close we all are as we all rallied around her.

I'm sorry for your loss SheFly.


Veronica

[Iris616]

SheFly,

I'm sorry for your loss. Be kind to yourself.

[ASammy1]

(((((Shefly))))) I am very sorry for you loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

[short cut sally]

SheFly, I am sorry for your loss. I too lost a brother almost 7 years ago and I still wish things could've been different. Sincere thoughts for you and your family.

[lph]

SheFly - oh, I am so sorry :( It feels terrible, I know, I lost my only brother suddenly 3 years ago. Suddenly becoming an only child packs a doozy of an emotional punch too, even though you're an adult. It took closer to two years before I really accepted this as the new normal. Hang in there!

Your brother knew you loved him.

[MALcontent]

Cathy,

I'm only now just reading your post. When I saw you last week I had no idea that your brother had died. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. During your many hours on your bike I know you'll do lots of laughing and crying as you think of him. My thoughts are with you and your family. Margie