Have I told you lately that I love you.. ;)

A Dad, Chef, Freeper ^ | 08/29/03 | Carlo3b, a FReeper lover.

[archy]

I am so sorry folks.. Sometimes I just can't help it... thanks...:)

You have nothing to be sorry for, Carlo my FRiend. And now you also have the weight of my own wishes and prayers for your son's safe journey and return, though I have little doubt you've prepared him as well as you could for his entry into a sometimes cruel world.

And we are not alone, not by a long shot. Dozens, maybe hundreds of others now know of your concern, and have added theirs to it. The unfortunate or unthinkable could still occur, of course, but not from inattention.

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[CobaltBlue]

What a wonderful story! Tears in my eyes as well! You have done a very good job and both of you must be proud!

[CobaltBlue]

Don't you suppose that you actually remembered his birthday somewhere in the back of your mind? I do think it's a wonderful coincidence that both you and your other brother were thinking about the one you lost on his birthday.

Just based on my own experience, I have become closer to my siblings as we've all gotten older. My dad reconciled with his own brother after many years of being estranged when the brother had a non-fatal heart attack. At some point you realize that all the things that drove you crazy about each other really don't amount to a hill of beans.

[Allegra]

I am so sorry folks.. Sometimes I just can't help it... thanks...:)

Don't apologize! Just stay the way you are. :)

[christie]

Hug your boy every day. I know you do.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Don't you suppose that you actually remembered his birthday somewhere in the back of your mind?

No, not really.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Thanks, wimpy - I will check my mail. (Unsettling is a good word to describe the movie.)

[b4its2late]

Thanks carlo! And don't be sorry about the ping! I'm glad you included me.

I consider all FReepers my friends (except the darn trolls that post and run) so I have lots of them!

[b4its2late]

I'm so sorry buddy........ Prayers for you and yours....

[Chad Fairbanks]

I saw that movie... it bored me... Does that make me a bad person?

[P.O.E.]

Our prayers are with you.

[Rebelbase]

Blam, my heart goes out to you. I pray that God will keep you strong and give you comfort.

[PatrickHenry]

Things like this are awkward for me. But you guys are the greatest.

[Fraulein]

So sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers be with you.

Please know that your brother is in a place where there is absolutely NO anger, and none whatsoever directed at you. Do not let yourself become overwhelmed with guilt or remorse over your last few words. Forgive yourself and try to think of all the good times you shared. I'm sure that's what your brother would want.

God be with you. And I sincerely wish you all the best.

[Allegra]

I'm so sorry about your brother. May God give you His peace and comfort.

{{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}

[f.Christian]

What would you do if tomorrow they were simply gone, vanished ..forevere..? How would you feel? What was the last thing you said to them? What would you say to bring them back? What would you do differently?

My mom died on vacation ... she said --- " I won't say goodbye " --- " alvietersien ( till we meet again )) " !

[GrandMoM]

it's the price he has to pay for having an old Italian dad.. ....OH you old sentimental puppy you!!!!

....same thing I tell my old Italian husband when he gets all mushy.

....Of course that's only about 10% of the time. The other 90% of time I'm ready to drown him in a kettle of pasta sauce!!!!!!

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

No.

It didn't bore me, because my brother was a schizophrenic and it helped me to understand how terrifying it must be for the person who is ill. I know it's terrifying to watch someone you love suffer with it, in part because it's so unpredictable (what's he going to do next, why is the phone ringing at 1:00AM THIS time, etc.) and it impacts everyone in a family.

But you're not a bad person for being bored, no. : )

[Victoria Delsoul]

well, just in case.. I'm telling you now... I love you.... sealed with a kiss

That's really sweet, Carlo. Thanks. Here is a kiss for you.

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[RightOnline]

Back at ya from a long-time FReeper AND a dad of seven. :)