
I know it won't hurt...
My youngest brother was out golfing this morning, and suffered a burst brain aneurysm. He is currently in a coma, on life support, at UCSF. The doctors say they must wait 24-48 hours to see if his body stabilizes before they can attempt surgery to fix anything.
I'm a firm believer that when its someones time to go, nothing will stop that. I hope its not his time to go.
I'm also not sure prayer helps either, but I know it won't hurt. Just in case anyone has any extra time and energy out there, and might want to offer a tiny bit...it would be appreciated by the whole family.
Thanks.

Lessa
16 years ago
I'm so sorry Den, I wish there was something we could do.

Den
16 years ago
Thanks again to you all, for the wonderful support.
This will be my last post on the subject.
They're taking my brother off life support this afternoon, but as for him, Pat, he's been gone since shortly after the blood vessel broke. On one hand I'm glad he hasn't suffered, on the other I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to say goodbye.
*Hugs*
This will be my last post on the subject.
They're taking my brother off life support this afternoon, but as for him, Pat, he's been gone since shortly after the blood vessel broke. On one hand I'm glad he hasn't suffered, on the other I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to say goodbye.
*Hugs*

Elfykins
16 years ago
My deepest sympathies to you and your family hun.
You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.
No person is ever truly alone.
Those who live no more,
Whom we loved,
Echo still within our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts.
And what they did
And who they were
Becomes a part of all that we are,
Forever.
You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.
No person is ever truly alone.
Those who live no more,
Whom we loved,
Echo still within our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts.
And what they did
And who they were
Becomes a part of all that we are,
Forever.

Lolanae
16 years ago
*hugs* I'm so sorry. I will be keeping ya'll in my thoughts.

Calimaryn
16 years ago
My deepest sympathies. *hugs*

Adiene
16 years ago
Awe So sorry to hear
My most sincere and deepest sympathies.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
Den
16 years ago
Thanks again all. Your kind words really helped.
I love that poem Adiene, and feel that way - completely.
Death is surreal to me. I know I won't ever see him again, but my mind refuses to consider that he's gone. His essence is everywhere my mind and heart are, and I can bring him back at any given second with a thought. My dad died 24 years ago, and I think that may have prepared me a great deal for physically losing people since.
Plus, my brother, as my dad, lived a full life, even if he died young. I don't recall either of them ever saying they wished they had done something, and didn't. My brother had retired from the coast guard several years ago, and had since spent the last ten years managing a pro shop on a golf course...his passion. He was on a golf course when struck down, and never knew anything after that...no pain...no suffering. I hope I'm that lucky when my time comes.
Yes...any time I see a USCG helicopter, or a golf course, or a myriad of other things, I'll think of Pat, and know he's still here.
I love that poem Adiene, and feel that way - completely.
Death is surreal to me. I know I won't ever see him again, but my mind refuses to consider that he's gone. His essence is everywhere my mind and heart are, and I can bring him back at any given second with a thought. My dad died 24 years ago, and I think that may have prepared me a great deal for physically losing people since.
Plus, my brother, as my dad, lived a full life, even if he died young. I don't recall either of them ever saying they wished they had done something, and didn't. My brother had retired from the coast guard several years ago, and had since spent the last ten years managing a pro shop on a golf course...his passion. He was on a golf course when struck down, and never knew anything after that...no pain...no suffering. I hope I'm that lucky when my time comes.
Yes...any time I see a USCG helicopter, or a golf course, or a myriad of other things, I'll think of Pat, and know he's still here.

Darsa
16 years ago
<3 Beautiful sentiment, Den
