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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Update

I don't know what to call this post, and I don't have it in me to try to be creative with it. 

My brother passed away today from complications of lung cancer.  To say the family is devastated is putting it lightly.  This happened in a span of about 12 days and it hasn't quite sunk in yet.  He, my sister (Jill) and I were like the three stooges, and Jill and I will be lost without him.  He was the leader, the rock, the mentor, and the best brother ever. 

I am headed to New Jersey in the morning, along with my sister, to handle the services and whatever else needs handling and to support his daughters through this very very difficult time.  I am not sure when I'll be returning. 

Phyllis, Jaenne, Mark, Don ... you guys are incredible and I can't thank you enough for all of your support.  I'll be in touch.

 
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12 comments:

  1. DonieneSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Jodi,

    I will be thinking about you, your sister and all your family at this time. Travel safely. I'm so sorry about the loss of your brother.

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  2. ShirleySeptember 21, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear this. One of my brothers passed away from cancer 4 years ago, and it was so quick- 14 days from the time he went to the hospital. My condolences to you and your family.

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  3. AnnSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss, Jodi. What a blow. Take care.

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  4. AnnSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:33 AM

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  5. SheephollowSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    So sorry Jodi. Cancer is such a devastation. Take care of yourself.

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  6. Laura CarsonSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Words aren't even enough. I'm so terribly sorry Jodi.

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  7. Loretta MuellerSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I am so very sorry Jodi...Please call if you need anything!

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  8. DaisySeptember 21, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Jodi- how truly devastating. There are no words - ((hug))

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  9. BCxFourSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    My thoughts are with you and your family...I am so very sorry.

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  10. Paint GirlSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts!

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  11. Beth F.September 24, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I'm behind in my reading, I am so very sorry, Jodi. How devastating. You are in my thoughts.

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  12. Knotty DogsSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Thanks you guys. I just got home. I'm wiped out, tired, sad, and in desperate need of a shower. It was a nice service, and my brother has an amazing group of really good friends who care a great deal about him. I miss him to pieces.

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