Please think of us.

[dicksbro]

I sent Lilith a note, but wanted to share with all of you. I got word today that my only brother will not likely make it through tomorrow. He recently had surgery for cancer of the esphogas and while the surgery itself went well, he can't free himself of the artifical means to continue breathing. My wife and I will be going up in the morning to try and see him before the end comes. It's our hope that he'll find peace and happiness in the loving arms of our Lord.

Please, pray we'll be successful in reaching him in time and if you would, pray for us as well.

God bless you all, my friends!

Dicksbro

[skipthisone]

To you and yours Dicksbro...

[LixyChick]

My heart is with you and your family DB! Please know that I know the ache you are feeling and I am with you in spirit.....holding your hand and sending you strength!

*1000 lights of love surrounding you and your family*

[FussyPucker]

Our thoughts are with you and your family

Fussy and Lou

[lorri]

Thinking of you and your family at this time Dicksbro

[Aqua]

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your brother, and your family in this sad time. Take care DB, we are with you.

[dm383]

Hope you make it in time Dicksbro.... I pray for your brothers safe delivery!

DM

[Sugarsprinkles]

May God be with you and your family at this difficult time, dicksbro. If there's anything I can do, don't hesitate to ask, dear. You're in my prayers.

[horseman12]

thoughts and prayers to you and yours my friend!!

[quisath]

My Condolences Friend.................God Bless

[jennaflower]

DB... it seems that you have experienced much strife over the last several months... please know that I am thinking of you and yours.. that I send you my warmest thoughts... and many hugs...

[BlondeCurlGirl]

Sending prayers and hugs your way Dicksbro...

[Scarecrow]

Dicksbro our thoughts and well wishes are with you and your family.

[kleclere]

DB all our thoughts are with you and your family. You are in my prayer as is your brother. May you be safe and your brother be safe in the lords care.

[BigBear57]

Dicksbro, my thoughts and prayers too are with you and your family. Be safe, and know the "family" here is all around you in spirit. God' speed Bro.

[Summer]

((((((((((Dicksbro & Family))))))))))))

[Grumble]

Especially think of your brother and you and your family mate.

My dad died of the same condition so it touches a spot deep inside to hear of this.

hugs to you and may god be with you all.

[jseal]

dicksbro,

Tough shot, guy.

Best of luck.

Hang tight.

We'll wait for you,

[IAKaraokeGirl]

Dicksbro, my smut game partner, I'm sending warmest wishes and thoughts and prayers your way.

[Sharni]

Thoughts are with you (((DB)))

[txgrneyes]

Dicksbro, You and your family are in my prayers...

[BlueSwede]

My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I'm a nurse who works on a cancer floor for primarily terminally ill cancer patients. I'm about to leave for work now; your brother, you, and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers tonight; I hope there are good people who can comfort you as we try to comfort our patients and families.

[scotzoidman]

Godspeed, DB...

[Steph]

((((((((((dicksbro)))))))) My prayers are with you, your brother and your family.

[celticangel]

((((((dicksbro and family)))))) God bless

[dicksbro]

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Just getting up and ready to leave in a little bit but wanted to be sure and let you know how great it is to know there are such loving people in this world. Pixies really is a family and one of the best families around.

Again, God bless.

Dicksbro

[Bilbo]

our thoughts are with you and your family Dicksbro

[T-S]

thoughts with you and yours DB :(

[GusAspar]

Ditto to what all the family have been saying. I feel for you - I lost my younger brother to cancer last year. You know, of course, that you can always pour your heart out here, for what it's worth.

[Oldfart]

Dicksbro,

the One who makes the decisions of who goes and who stays has

as yet to fill me in on his reasoning (any day now).

Just remember there is a reason and take joy in whatever the outcome.

[PantyFanatic]

Your loss is our concern because it’s your loss.:(

[Irish]

Dicksbro---My prayers are with you.If it helps,the only way that I,
personally,could handle, my fathers passing,was to think of it as
little as possible,otherwise I couldn't handle it.Everyone handles things differently.If I can help,just contact me. Irish

[babybunny]

(((DB))) Warm wishes and prayers sent you and your familys way.

~babybunny~

[dicksbro]

We just got back from Joliet. Saw my brother today. They kept him going so we could spend some hours with him. They'll keep doing those things that will avoid pain, but will remove him from other medications this evening ... probably have already. The doctor believes it could be over within a few hours at most.

At least we got to see him and we hope from minor hand squeezes and some wrinkled eyebrows that he may have been aware that we were there. Stayed for about 6 hours and got to spend time with all his family which was very nice.

As much as we'd always like things to get better ... the truth is that would truly take a miracle of the first order. I think I'm taking it pretty well ... I think I only lost it briefly before we left to go up to Joliet and briefly as we said our last goodbyes before we had to get back on the road.

His family is dealing reasonably well and that's a blessing. One daughter doesn't want to accept the reality and so I know this will be hard on her. But even she is trying.

Thank you all for your love and support. I told my brother I knew of many really terrific people who were sending their support for all of us. You really are terrific people ... all of you. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Will let you know what ever the final arrangements end up being ... just to provide closure of sorts (for me, maybe).

[LixyChick]

*hugging you tight*

Oh DB...........I do so hope that you'll be ok. I know....can feel your heart. PM me anytime! Your strength and courage are admirable.......but remember to let yourself feel. Its important to be in touch with all of your feelings.

*sending you my love and strength......lean on me....I'll be here for you*

[dicksbro]

Just to let you know. My brother was taken off the medications that controlled his blood pressure and they thought for sure the end would come quickly. It's been more than a day now and he's still holding on. Still doesn't open his eyes or talk or anything, but he hasn't given up on life. I think his family is planning on having their doctor re-evaluate whether or not something might be possible. He's one tough guy.

I'm sure a lot of it goes to the warm prayers and words of support you've all given. Thank you. I'll keep you posted.

Hugs ...

Dicksbro

[LixyChick]

That strength must be a family trait! You are one tough cookie yourself dicksbro! *hugs* I am hangin in here with you hun!

[buzby]

Words cant replace action.... but they shure help!
So ... You and yours are in my prayers. I have been touched by the strength shown by you and your family. * hugs* to you all.

[GermanSteve]

((((((((Dicksbro)))))))))

Sad thing.... but that´s a part of the life...

[dicksbro]

Last night around 5:30PM, my brother returned home to God. His son called us this morning and let us know. Plans are indefinite right now but it looks like visitiation will be next Tuesday and the funeral next Wednesday morning.

I just want to thank you all once more for having been so supportive. God bless you all. You made dealing with this much easier.

Hugs!

Dicksbro

[Irish]

Dicksbro---This may sound stupid,but I have to say it.I thought
of it the other day!Feel free to change your"handle".I'm sure
that everyone would understand.On the other hand,this might
just increase your resolve to keep the same name,in honor of
your brother! Irish

[LixyChick]

*HUGS*

Your love for him will go on and the pain will fade and the sweetest memories will prevail!

My heart goes out to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and I wish you many happy memories of your dear brother!

[dicksbro]

Irish, thank you, but I will keep "dicksbro" as my handle. My brother was a person of fun and I suspect will grin a bit knowing that's how I chose to be known. He was very special to me and I don't want to let go of that. It's like Pixies.

Pixies is such a special place and all of you are the reason ... the most special of people.

Hugs to all of you!

[jseal]

dicksbro,

My condolences sir. From your descriptions, I'm certain your pleasant memories of him will last far longer that the pain of the separation.

[darogle]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours...God bless.....

[Aqua]

DB, May God's love shroud you and your family, and may the fellowship of Pixies keep you strong during the next few days. Some people choose to mourn death, while others choose to celebrate the life of those that have passed. I have a pretty good feeling you fall in the latter category. God bless you and yours...

[Cheyanne]

This poem was given to me by a hospis volunteer when my dad died..it brought me comfort when I was sad that I couldn't share what goodness happened in my life with my dad.....

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free.

[Vicious Tease]

you and yours are in my prayers, hun

[denny]

Sorry dude, I have lost two dear friends this year to cancer. I hope things go well for your family and the burden is lifted quickly.

[IceLore]

Hope you make it in time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Make you be carried on the wings of angels.

[Steph]

{{{{{{{{Dicksbro}}}}}}}}} My prayers are with you during this difficult time.