A letter to my brother
Knowing my brother22 total reviews
Comment from LJbutterfly
I am in tears. I know what it is like to reflect back on childhood memories. As I read, I thought back over my own life with my two siblings. I wasn't expecting the ending of your letter, but am so sorry for your loss. This is such an emotional and heartfelt letter that I'm almost sure John's spirit can sense your feelings.
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2025
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I am in tears. I know what it is like to reflect back on childhood memories. As I read, I thought back over my own life with my two siblings. I wasn't expecting the ending of your letter, but am so sorry for your loss. This is such an emotional and heartfelt letter that I'm almost sure John's spirit can sense your feelings.
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2025
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Thank you for your review and very comforting words.
It is appreciated.
Mary
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
Your writing is so heartfelt and full of love - it pulled me in immediately. I felt the raw emotion in every line of your letter. Especially the way you shared how much John quietly supported you throughout your life. That image of him holding your hand as a child and never letting go was so
moving. Your words are a beautiful tribute to your bond with him. This is touching and unforgettable.
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2025
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Your writing is so heartfelt and full of love - it pulled me in immediately. I felt the raw emotion in every line of your letter. Especially the way you shared how much John quietly supported you throughout your life. That image of him holding your hand as a child and never letting go was so
moving. Your words are a beautiful tribute to your bond with him. This is touching and unforgettable.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2025
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Thank you Michael for your very kind words and review. I am touched by your words and six stars.
Mary
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Ohhhh my. I am sitting here awash in tears, but their tears of appreciation to you Mary, because this is so extremely well written. So full of love and understanding of who John really was for you throughout the entirety of your lives. The quiet one who shows up rather than speaking up, and really, which of the two of those commodities stays with us the longest?
I'm so very, very sorry for his absence now in your life. But what beautiful lemonade you here for the rest of us with these lemons you were dealt. I'm sending you nothing but love today. Thank you for entrusting us with this absolutely luminous write. xoxoxoxoxo
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Ohhhh my. I am sitting here awash in tears, but their tears of appreciation to you Mary, because this is so extremely well written. So full of love and understanding of who John really was for you throughout the entirety of your lives. The quiet one who shows up rather than speaking up, and really, which of the two of those commodities stays with us the longest?
I'm so very, very sorry for his absence now in your life. But what beautiful lemonade you here for the rest of us with these lemons you were dealt. I'm sending you nothing but love today. Thank you for entrusting us with this absolutely luminous write. xoxoxoxoxo
Comment Written 25-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Thank you Rachelle for your very comforting words and review. I miss him so much.
Mary
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I can tell. It's excruciatingly plain. I wish I could offer you more than just words. xoxo
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for sharing this tender letter to your brother, Mary! It's a beautiful thing to remember how much your brother loved you and looked after you and kept in touch over the years. Beautifully expressed!
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Thank you for sharing this tender letter to your brother, Mary! It's a beautiful thing to remember how much your brother loved you and looked after you and kept in touch over the years. Beautifully expressed!
Comment Written 24-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Thank you Helen for your comforting words and review. I appreciate it along with the six stars. I miss John everyday.
Mary
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I can imagine. Thank you for sharing it, Mary! 💖
Comment from DonandVicki
A beautiful and touching tribute to your brother. It seems so odd to be able to say "I love to people we sometimes barely know, yet we have reservations on saying I love you to our family.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2025
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A beautiful and touching tribute to your brother. It seems so odd to be able to say "I love to people we sometimes barely know, yet we have reservations on saying I love you to our family.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2025
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Thank you for you review and kindness. Your right saying "I love you" comes easily to acquaintances but not to our family.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Wayne Fowler
I'm sorry for your loss.
Many of us Boomers have lived our entire lives without verbal expressions of love within the family. Maybe it's true of all generations, but it certainly was ours.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2025
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I'm sorry for your loss.
Many of us Boomers have lived our entire lives without verbal expressions of love within the family. Maybe it's true of all generations, but it certainly was ours.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2025
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Thank you Wayne, I appreciate your kindness and taking the time to read John's letter. I appreciate it.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment from Nicki.B
oh Mary, my eyes have welled up! This really pulled my heart strings. What a beautiful letter for you dear brother John. I'm so sorry for your loss.
You really have paid a wonderful tribute to him here in this very letter that you have written so wonderfully.
I do not doubt that he is still around you and still holding your hand. Take care of yourself. Well done, and thanks for sharing this great piece.
Best Wishes
Nicki x
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2025
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oh Mary, my eyes have welled up! This really pulled my heart strings. What a beautiful letter for you dear brother John. I'm so sorry for your loss.
You really have paid a wonderful tribute to him here in this very letter that you have written so wonderfully.
I do not doubt that he is still around you and still holding your hand. Take care of yourself. Well done, and thanks for sharing this great piece.
Best Wishes
Nicki x
Comment Written 24-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2025
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Thank you Nicki, I appreciate your kindness and comforting words.
Mary
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Oh, Mary, what a beautiful letter to your brother, John. Thank you for your candid story and written expression. You are a very good writer and make it seem easy but I know it's not. I know John is with you and loves the letter.
Well done
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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Oh, Mary, what a beautiful letter to your brother, John. Thank you for your candid story and written expression. You are a very good writer and make it seem easy but I know it's not. I know John is with you and loves the letter.
Well done
Comment Written 23-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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Thank you Gypsy for the kind words and compliment. It helps as I am having a difficult time with his passing.
Thank you for the six stars.
Mary
Comment from F. William Lester
Poignant. Touching. True for most of us. My family is spread to the four winds and a phone call is the only way we keep in touch. My older siblings are in their eighties. I'm eighteen months short of the big eight-o and my younger sibling is two years behind me. Life is too short to not talk to one another. I'm sorry John never saw the letter, but I'm sure he knows your feelings. Very nice and well thought out. Thanks for sharing it. Be well.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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Poignant. Touching. True for most of us. My family is spread to the four winds and a phone call is the only way we keep in touch. My older siblings are in their eighties. I'm eighteen months short of the big eight-o and my younger sibling is two years behind me. Life is too short to not talk to one another. I'm sorry John never saw the letter, but I'm sure he knows your feelings. Very nice and well thought out. Thanks for sharing it. Be well.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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Thank you for your kind thoughts and review. It is so much appreciated,
Best wishes,
Mary
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You're very welcome.
Comment from Sally Law
Mary, I am so sorry for you loss of John. I love the photo although I cannot see it very well. Your story filled in the details though. Hand holding implies so much: strength, love, protection from a guardian. My five brothers are gone now. My losses are great and I feel yours too. A beautiful true story and contest entry. I'm sure it will win a ribbon.
Sending you my best today as always and hugs across the miles.
Sal Xos
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2025
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Mary, I am so sorry for you loss of John. I love the photo although I cannot see it very well. Your story filled in the details though. Hand holding implies so much: strength, love, protection from a guardian. My five brothers are gone now. My losses are great and I feel yours too. A beautiful true story and contest entry. I'm sure it will win a ribbon.
Sending you my best today as always and hugs across the miles.
Sal Xos
Comment Written 23-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2025
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Thank you Sally. Sorry to hear that your brothers are gone. Your words are comforting.
Best wishes
Mary
