Posted on 09/09/2009 11:34:48 AM PDT by ForGod'sSake

I got an email this morning from my Brothers wife, Kathy.
**Ricky - call as soon as you get this - emergency! Kathy**
As soon as I saw it I called her.
My brother passed away, probably sometime late Monday night or Tuesday morning. She was out of town and called him and talked to him Monday around 5 p.m. Flagstaff AZ time. She called him again Tuesday morning around 7 and for several hours after that and never got an answer. Its not like my brother not to answer or call her back shortly, and hes bad diabetic so she called the Sheriffs office and they went to the house around 4 p.m. and found him and he had passed away. :(
I am almost frozen as I type this.
I asked Kathy what she thought ... what she thought may have happened and she said something medical regarding his diabetes. The Medical Examiners in Flagstaff have him and are doing an autopsy and when they are done, they will release him to Kathy I guess.
~ping~
Prayers for you, and for Kathy. I am so sorry! May you find the comfort and peace of the Holy Spirit.
Prayers and condolences.
Condolences. Prayers for your brother. I cn relate as I have diabetes as well.
Prayers here...
Meekie...PLEASE accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your brother...your friend.
I’ve pinged Logan’s Prayer Warriors and trussell’s Pray-ers....we’ll all be praying for your family during this time.
If there’s anything you need...
Prayers for you and your family. Just lean on your friends and family. I lost my wife in June, I couldn’t have made it without my family and friends.
Prayers...
My condolences and prayers Meek.
Condolences and Prayers for the family.
I’m very sorry to hear this. Prayers for your family, MeekOneGOP.
Meekie I am so very sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your brother.You and your family will be in my prayers,God bless,Fatima ((((((((Hugs)))))))))
My prayers offered.
So sorry for the sudden loss of your brother. I pray for the Peace that defies human understanding at this time for you and Kathy.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and join with everyone here lifting you and the family up to God for His healing, peace and guidance.

Oh I’m so sorry! You and your family have my prayers and deepest sympathy..
I received Richard's letter and am so deeply sorry for his loss. My prayers are with Meek, his Father and Kathy, that God will comfort them in this time of terrible loss.

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. You and your family will be in my prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
So sorry to hear of your loss, prayers for the family and prayers for the repose of your brother’s soul.
I’m so sorry.
So sorry to hear about your dear Brother.
Prayers that our Dear Lord’s comfort and
soothing embrace you and his wife and
grieving family and friends.
God be with you all.
Oh my...
Please accept our condolences. Know you are in our prayers.
I’m so very sorry to hear that your brother has died.
You and your family will be in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. He has gone to a better place. God bless you.
Condolences to Kathy and the family.
It’s always a concern when someone with a chronic illness lives alone (as apparently her brother did), with no one there who could call for emergency help in a timely way.
Meek, I’m so sorry to hear about your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sister-in-law.
If you are headed this way, I have a room and a meal for you.
Prayers going up! I’m so sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
May your brother rest in God’s peace.
Prayers for and condolences to his family and friends.
He was recovering from surgery, feeling fit, took the border collies for a bike ride.
He came back and told his wife he was tired and would lie down and did not get up; an embolism punctuated an energetic and productive life--unexpectedly.
Our family converged around his widow to share the joys of life and the tragedy of death; and two nights ago she let us know the previous night our brother appeared in her dream wearing the single suit she did not donate to their church, smiling at her, comforting her.
The first time he ever appeared in her dream in their decades together.
I am certain we don't really lose these people, that they petrify from the temporal wood to the timeless stone, and we continue on their bedrock.
Every blessing for you in addition to our prayers.





Prayers sent.
My sincere condolences.
Mighty sorry to hear this, neighbor.
I’m so sorry, Meek.
Prayers on the way for his eternal rest.
Prayers for your brother’s soul and to comfort you.
Prayers for you and for your sister in law and her family. This is difficult for all, I am sure.
Be still my soul, the Lord is on thy side
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain
Leave to thy God to order and provide
In every change He faithful will remain
Be still my soul, thy best, thy heavenly Friend
Through thorny ways lead to a joyful end
With heartfelt sympathy.....
Leni/MinuteGal
I’m very sorry. Prayers for MeekOneGop & family.
Prayers up for family and friends.
Prayers for you and your sister-in-law.
I know this is a tough one, as I lost a diabetic brother 7 years ago to a heart attack.
Oh, Meek, I am so very sorry. Prayers up for you and for Kathy and the family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll keep your family in my prayers.
My sincere condolences for your loss-may God bless and comfort your family in this sad time. I lost my husband late last winter to complications of diabetes in the same way, so I know how terrible it is.
I’m so sorry for your loss, MeekOneGOP.
I am so sorry for your loss...my prayers and condolences.
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