My brother on left – his oldest son on right
My older brother died of complications from Parkinson’s Disease last night. He was 74. We were not close. He said that I ‘wasn’t worth knowing.’ I’m still very sad that he’s gone. I am the last of my original family. It’s amazing how complicated emotions and relationships are.
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I am sorry about your brother and have an understanding of how you feel. We shelter our hearts as best we can, but loss brings up so many emotions.
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Thanks for your kindness, Onisha. I appreciate it very much.
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Not worth knowing? How foolish of him to not have gotten to know you better. If he had, he would have seen the beautiful soul I’ve come to know over the years. And it’s not like you weren’t readily available to get to know. Without even interacting with you, a person can just read what you write and see what you create, and know very quickly that you are in indeed worth knowing … worth caring for ….. and worth loving. Be sad for the loss, Linda, but know that the greatest loss was his …. he lost the opportunity to know that he had a beautiful sister, loved by those who took the time to know her from the inside out. 🙂
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Carol, your words brought me to tears. If it’s okay with you, I’m going to print this whenever I’m feeling down. I guess I’m the saddest because of the loss of the possibility we would ever get close. I’ve always envied people who are close to their siblings. It was like my parents raised two only children. :0) Thanks again. I think the world of you.
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Linda …. I’m glad my words brought you comfort in some small way. And yes, I certainly hope you will continue to read them whenever you need to remember how special you are to so many people. I know I would be honored to call you “sister.”
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I can never thank you enough, Carol. I’m beginning to try to close the door on the old baggage I’ve been carrying around. I would love to be your sister.
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Sorry for your loss. It’s still painful. (((hugs)))
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Thank you, Robin. You’re right It is, but easier when others care. Thanks for the hugs.
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