RBG dies and I thought it couldn't get worse. Then today, my older brother passed away...

[FailureToCommunicate]

Last edited Sat Sep 19, 2020, 08:11 PM - Edit history (2)

He had been in somewhat declining health for the last six years since he was assaulted by a drunk guy -hit repeatedly in the head- and had to have emergency brain surgery for the swelling.

After the assault he had to retire and give up his two congregations...he was a minister, like my father.

He never really got back to health after that.

I talked to him yesterday (by phone, he's in North Carolina and no visitors are allowed where he is (was)) but I just didn't have the heart to tell him of RBG's passing. It would've broken his heart even more than it was already.

He mentioned that as bad as he was feeling, he was happy that he had early voted.

I take that as at least a small consolation.

2020 just got even worse.

-FTC

Edit to add: that talk was virtual ...like almost every human contact these days it seems.

[XanaDUer2]

1. I'm so very sorry

Nt

[mzmolly]

2. I'm very

sorry for your loss.

[wryter2000]

3. How horrible

I gather neither of you expected this to happen now. I'm so glad he voted.

[redwitch]

4. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Such a hard thing to bear in the best of times which this clearly is not.

[DonaldsRump]

5. My deepest sympathies.

[Eliot Rosewater]

6. I dont know what to say other than sorry...

[livetohike]

7. I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. May every good memory comfort you

and ease the sadness .

[Nevilledog]

8. ...

[lunasun]

9. Condolences to all . Take care . Yes 2020 Sucks . It's so good you spoke to each other yesterday

Hope the good memories help you in your grief

[MaryMagdaline]

10. I am so sorry

What a terrible loss

[Tanuki]

11. I am so sorry to hear about your dear brother's sudden and unanticipated

death, as well as his senseless traumatic brain injury and its devastating consequences. It is definitely a comfort, albeit a small one, to know that he got to vote and the satisfaction he took in doing so! Please take care of yourself. Better days are ahead. Pick up the bright candle that your brother used to light his way and carry it forth in the world as he would have done. Let his memory and his example be an inspiration to you.

[apcalc]

12. So very sorry.

[SheltieLover]

13. Condelences

Healing vibes on the way to you. 💗💗💗

I hope you find peace in your memories.

[soothsayer]

14. Sorry for your loss

[Meowmee]

15. I am so sorry for your loss😿

I think it is good you didn't tell him about rbg

[PlanetBev]

16. OMG, I'm so sorry

What a heartache in an already heartbreaking year.

My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones. Please take care of yourself at the difficult time.

[Celerity]

17. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I hope you use the best of your brother

to guide you forward.

[democrank]

18. Sorry, FTC

Sending a hug

[Freedomofspeech]

19. Sending you love and peace...

[iluvtennis]

20. My heart goes out to you. May your older brother Rest In Peace.

[LiberalLoner]

21. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[CottonBear]

22. I am so sorry.

[Lonestarblue]

23. As Queen Elizabeth said many years ago, this truly is an annus horribilis.

I’m so sorry for your loss. It seems that everyday something knocks us down, and then we get up and keep going. I’m so glad you were able to speak with your brother yesterday. Those conversations give a lot og memories. Take care of yourself and your family.

[gembaby1]

79. Ain't that the truth...

[Karadeniz]

24. DANG! This shouldn't happen to anyone. So sorry for the family's loss...

[appleannie1]

25. No mere words will take away your pain so, I am very sorry.

[DownriverDem]

26. There are no words

to take away the sorrow and pain. So sorry.

[BainsBane]

27. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[murielm99]

28. I am so sorry.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

29. So sorry for your loss.

[malaise]

30. Deepest sympathy

[blm]

31. ((Fail))

[bluestarone]

32. So sorry to hear this.

[Cha]

33. I'm so very sorry, FTC..

[still_one]

34. So sorry for your loss

[Raine]

35. I'm so sorry 💔

[sinkingfeeling]

36. I'm so very sorry. Your grief is double.

[Ilsa]

37. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Take care of yourself and your family.

[RestoreAmerica2020]

38. Sorry for your loss.

Paz

[sakabatou]

39. *hugs*

[kimbutgar]

40. So sorry for your loss.

But take comfort in you spoke with him yesterday and he Voted!

[Hekate]

41. I'm so sorry for your terrible loss

May your brother cross gently.

[people]

42. Thought it couldn't get worse . . .

So very sorry. Hopefully your brother passed in peace.

[BadGimp]

43. Sorry for your loss FTC

So sorry...

[kag]

44. I'm so sorry, FTC.

I'm very close to my brothers. Even though we're all middle aged, when we get together it's like we're teenagers again.

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

[Wicked Blue]

45. Hugs and sympathy

I'm so sorry for your loss

[hamsterjill]

46. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Peace and comfort - and the genuine hope that things one day do get a little better for everyone.

Again - I’m sorry for your pain.

[warmfeet]

47. I am sorry.

2020 is the worst year I can remember.

[Dorian Gray]

48. Oh no

My condolences to you and your family. That's a lot to handle right now. Wishing you to have much strength through this.

[dameatball]

49. Sad for your loss, but happy that you were close. Many DUers with you right now.

[FailureToCommunicate]

52. For years, I continue to be heartened by the empathy and kindness of DUers!

[mobeau69]

50. Peace be with you.

[jorgevlorgan]

51. I am so, so sorry...

[liberalla]

53. So sorry for your loss.

R I P

[NoRoadUntravelled]

54. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[gademocrat7]

55. Condolences on the loss of your beloved brother.

Praying for you and your family. Take care.

[ancianita]

56. Oh ....

I'm so sorry, FTC, for your pain and grief, how sorrows seem endless.

[Dem2theMax]

57. I am profoundly sorry for your loss.

One wonders how much more our hearts can bear.

We are all here for you. Lean on us.

[gristy]

58. I'm so sorry, FTC.

May your brother rest in peace.

[area51]

59. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[JudyM]

60. That's such profound sadness, out of love for your brother. Wishing you moments of peace

and comfort along the challenging path you’re on.

[crickets]

61. FTC, I am so very sorry.

I am glad you got to talk to him yesterday. Peace and strength to you and your family.

[barbtries]

62. I'm so sorry.

yes, 2020 is the year that was and always will be. the worst, that is.
I can't address the possibility of 2021 being worse though i'm sure republicans are doing everything possible to make sure it is.

hugs to you and your family.

[LAS14]

63. All my sympathies. nt

[MustLoveBeagles]

64. I'm sorry for your loss

Please take care of yourself.

[smirkymonkey]

65. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear brother, FTC.

He sounded like a wonderful person. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

[yardwork]

66. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[turbinetree]

67. Bless those we hold near and dear in our hearts in Jesus name we pray amen..............

[peacebuzzard]

68. I am so sorry to hear about your brother's tragic assault

That is horrific, shocking, and so sad.
I am so sorry. no words.

[electric_blue68]

69. SO sorry to hear this. : ( Strength to you.

[cayugafalls]

70. Accept my deepest sympathies.

I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

[cate94]

71. I'm so very sorry.

[Alacritous Crier]

72. Condolences...

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

73. ...

[Trueblue Texan]

74. So tragic...

I’m so sorry you lost your brother. Seems life is one tragedy after another these days.

[Metatron]

75. I am so sorry for your loss.

[niyad]

76. So very sorry for your loss.

[Fla Dem]

77. My condolences on your brother's passing.

It does seem as if we are being tested. Some more than others. Peace to you and your family.

[gembaby1]

78. My condolences.

[Illumination]

80. What a story! 2020 has been one hell of a nightmare year! So sorry to hear about the loss

of your brother!...

[SWBTATTReg]

81. We can all honor his and RBG memories by voting (like your brother did, in voting early). I will...

of course vote as usual, but the memories of these two persons will give me an additional push to honor their memories.

May your brother rest in peace.

Regards and be strong.

[occupant]

82. So sorry

Let my first reply be to offer you condolences for the loss of your brother. My brother was everything to me, so I know how you are feeling as I lost mine too. Take comfort that he is sitting at the right hand of the Lord and he will be watching over you. Good things will come, just watch and see...

[StevieM]

83. My condolences for your loss. (eom)

[onecaliberal]

84. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Sending virtual peaceful vibes. 💔

[firstwife]

85. My sincere sympathy on your brother's death.

I am so sorry for your loss. A blessing you could speak with him, double blessing he got to vote. Imagine him celebrating with RBG right now. 💙

[Granny M]

86. My deepest sympathy, FailureToCommunicate.

2020 has been so terrible, and now this awful loss for you.

[FakeNoose]

87. So sorry for your loss

When you meet your brother again in heaven, you'll have a lot to talk about!