A letter to my brother
Knowing my brother22 total reviews
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
Oh I am so sorry you're brother John has passed. I am youngest of five and b I have an older brother, John. We are all apart from each other now. My brother Nicj died at 65 from aggressive cancer in 20q8 mynparents have passed. At my mom's funeral, I said I loves with my brother John but haven't spoken since and begite my brother Nick passed we had sore words.
I look at photos a b d see him playing guitar and singing to me. I see my brother John b playing Santa or my oldest sister giving me go go boots at 4 years old. There is a 16 year gap between oldest and youngest. I have an identical twin anf she doesn't talk to me. She makes others think she dies but she doesn't. I'm glad you and your brother talked by phone. There's a reason for that. He loved you. Your story is beautiful.
May your brother John rest in God's Love, eternally.
Keep those memories close,
Alex
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2025
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Oh I am so sorry you're brother John has passed. I am youngest of five and b I have an older brother, John. We are all apart from each other now. My brother Nicj died at 65 from aggressive cancer in 20q8 mynparents have passed. At my mom's funeral, I said I loves with my brother John but haven't spoken since and begite my brother Nick passed we had sore words.
I look at photos a b d see him playing guitar and singing to me. I see my brother John b playing Santa or my oldest sister giving me go go boots at 4 years old. There is a 16 year gap between oldest and youngest. I have an identical twin anf she doesn't talk to me. She makes others think she dies but she doesn't. I'm glad you and your brother talked by phone. There's a reason for that. He loved you. Your story is beautiful.
May your brother John rest in God's Love, eternally.
Keep those memories close,
Alex
Comment Written 23-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2025
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Thank you so much Alex for your gracious and kind words. I am sorry that your siblings are so far apart. What is sadder still is that your twin does not talk to you, however, it is her loss that she does not share life with her womb mate.
Mary
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Yes. That's cute womb mate yes she was. She is a public relations person and I taught children with special needs. We're very different. I'm grateful for your Empathy and kindness. 🙏
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
I am so sorry for your loss. It is difficult when a loved one leaves us. Perhaps you have some great memories that will live with you for the rest of your life.
Cecilia
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2025
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I am so sorry for your loss. It is difficult when a loved one leaves us. Perhaps you have some great memories that will live with you for the rest of your life.
Cecilia
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2025
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Thank you for your review and kindness.
Best wishes,
Mary
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You're welcome
Comment from BethShelby
I'm so sorry to learn you lost your brother. I'm glad you have the memory of how he always cared about you. Sibling relationship are not always easy. Three of four are close but the the third on is sort of left out. I never had any siblings myself and I envied those who did.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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I'm so sorry to learn you lost your brother. I'm glad you have the memory of how he always cared about you. Sibling relationship are not always easy. Three of four are close but the the third on is sort of left out. I never had any siblings myself and I envied those who did.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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Thank you Beth
I appreciate your kindness and review.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment from Mintybee
This caring and poignant letter to your deceased brother has a lot of heart. I'm glad you were able to tell him you loved him. I'm sure he knew, but it feels good to have it said. My sincerest condolences.
Mintybee
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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This caring and poignant letter to your deceased brother has a lot of heart. I'm glad you were able to tell him you loved him. I'm sure he knew, but it feels good to have it said. My sincerest condolences.
Mintybee
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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Thank you Mintybee, I appreciate your review and condolences.
Mary
Comment from royowen
I've reflecting on life, love and relationships of late, my parents marriage was a sham. and apart from my youngest sibling, not really close at all. I'm so sorry you've lost your brother John, and you are not close to your sisters, 70 is young, thanks for sharing, I've prayed Mary, God is there if you want Him, bless you Roy
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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I've reflecting on life, love and relationships of late, my parents marriage was a sham. and apart from my youngest sibling, not really close at all. I'm so sorry you've lost your brother John, and you are not close to your sisters, 70 is young, thanks for sharing, I've prayed Mary, God is there if you want Him, bless you Roy
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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Thank you Roy. Your words are always comforting. I am still struggling with John's loss. And knowing this gentle and kind soul is in God's hands is comforting.
Blessings
Mary
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Of course
Comment from Bill Schott
This letter to your brother is one of those missives that comes a bit late for the person to literally hear, but in time for you to realize that all those feelings were there.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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This letter to your brother is one of those missives that comes a bit late for the person to literally hear, but in time for you to realize that all those feelings were there.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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Thank you Bill. I think your right. Right now I am still hurting and wondering if I was a good sister.
Mary
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Mary,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Learning that you lost your brother came as a bit of a surprise to me. I have two brothers and a sister, but we seldom stay in touch I'm sorry to say. We're scattered across the country, each having gone his or her own way, and we have little in common, aside from having grown up in the same house. Thanks so much for sharing this touching story gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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Hello Mary,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Learning that you lost your brother came as a bit of a surprise to me. I have two brothers and a sister, but we seldom stay in touch I'm sorry to say. We're scattered across the country, each having gone his or her own way, and we have little in common, aside from having grown up in the same house. Thanks so much for sharing this touching story gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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Thank you Tom for your review and I appreciate your words. Sorry to hear you too have siblings that have grown apart.
Blessings
Mary
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Oh my goodness Mary this is so touching and it brought a tear to my eye. I am so sorry for your loss as your brother showed his affection for you with actions rather than with words. You are right that so much is left unsaid between siblings. This is a revealing story of love and close friendships between very different siblings, a warm hearted and endearing story Mary, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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Oh my goodness Mary this is so touching and it brought a tear to my eye. I am so sorry for your loss as your brother showed his affection for you with actions rather than with words. You are right that so much is left unsaid between siblings. This is a revealing story of love and close friendships between very different siblings, a warm hearted and endearing story Mary, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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Thank you Dolly for your very kind words. I appreciate it. I miss him every day.
Mary
Comment from Lana Marie
Oh, I'm so sorry, Mary! That is so sad. I'm sure John would've loved this letter and I'm sure that you saying I love you to him when he was still here, echoed in his mind several times. The age group that you're explaining right now sounds a lot like my husband's generation where they didn't say I love you to one another. We didn't grow up that way either but after I became a Christian, I would start saying it to my mom. I felt awkward at first, but now it's so natural. My desire was always to have my kids grow up and be friends with one another. We just lost my stepson October 1 and I know it's been a really tough emotional roller coaster for all his siblings, including my four children.
Prayers for you Mary
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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Oh, I'm so sorry, Mary! That is so sad. I'm sure John would've loved this letter and I'm sure that you saying I love you to him when he was still here, echoed in his mind several times. The age group that you're explaining right now sounds a lot like my husband's generation where they didn't say I love you to one another. We didn't grow up that way either but after I became a Christian, I would start saying it to my mom. I felt awkward at first, but now it's so natural. My desire was always to have my kids grow up and be friends with one another. We just lost my stepson October 1 and I know it's been a really tough emotional roller coaster for all his siblings, including my four children.
Prayers for you Mary
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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Thank you Lana Marie for your prayers and kind words. I am sorry for your loss.
Blessings to you and your family.
Mary
Comment from Abigail May
This letter hit me extremely hard. Thank you so much for having the bravery to post it online here. I'm touched by the profound (and sometimes unspoken) love between you and your brother John. It has me feeling so grateful for my own younger brother and eager to reach out to him. Thank you so much earnestly for sharing this piece here.
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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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This letter hit me extremely hard. Thank you so much for having the bravery to post it online here. I'm touched by the profound (and sometimes unspoken) love between you and your brother John. It has me feeling so grateful for my own younger brother and eager to reach out to him. Thank you so much earnestly for sharing this piece here.
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Comment Written 21-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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Thank you for your very kind words. I am still struggling with his loss especially when I was going through some difficult times recently and I could not reach out to him.
Mary
