Family Loss

One dreads those early morning phone calls that bring unpleasant news. Such was the case last Monday when my phone rang between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM. My brother was calling to tell me that my sister had found her husband in the bedroom floor. Not well for about three years my brother-in-law had passed away. Plagued with a heart problem complicated by diabetes it has been some time since he really felt well. Last week was a difficult week for my sister, her son and his family, my brother in law's sister and the rest of us in the extended family as we said our goodbyes to our relative and friend. We look forward to the day when once again we will see him but as a healthy being. That does not mean we are ready to bow out YET.