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Mission

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Birthday: December 05

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010 8:22AM

Rate: 25 Flag

Will you remember

the times by the creek

as we splashed away the heat

of summer long ago

Will you remember

fun times

The faithful Willis Jeep

blowing blue smoke

chugging thru mud, brush

slapping the sides

laughing so hard

Will you remember

Furs stacked so high

coon grease floors

bear gallbladder stink

coming in the door

Will you remember

good times

You were the oldest

always trying so hard

get to the place

money forever

not ever

Will you remember

life well lived

family all 'round

table full of food

homeplace tales

Will you remember

my love for you

as you lay

with that death bed rattle

fly away free

Billy

fly away

free as a bird

For my oldest brother

Charles William White

as he lays dying today

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As you can expect here,I have serious doubts as to answering comments.
But I can give it a try, as soon as I stop crying so hard.
Life kicks you in the teeth, some days it seems....

Mission

November 24, 2010 08:27 AM

Bless you, my friend. My thoughts are with you. R-

Dave Rickert

November 24, 2010 08:33 AM

Words leave little comfort at times like these Suzy, but yours are beautiful. Your brother would love them. You know my heart and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Michael Rodgers

November 24, 2010 08:43 AM

Sending positive thoughts your way. You are actually very lucky to be able to be at his side and to tell him good-bye. Wish I could have done that for relatives I lost.

From The Midwest

November 24, 2010 08:54 AM

Beautiful tribute to a brother, Mission. Thoughts to you today.

rita shibr

November 24, 2010 09:10 AM

All of these comments are helping me.
so did writing this for whatever reason.
I will drive there this weekend. It is a long drive over all the mountains in between.
It will be bitter sweet indeed...

Mission

November 24, 2010 09:13 AM

So sorry to hear this Mission. I have lost a brother and I how you are feeling right now and you are wise to know to release him to the light.

Scarlett Sumac

November 24, 2010 09:27 AM

Mission - I hope your brother is hearing these words somewhere. Sorry that you are losing him. Hang in there.

Ardee

November 24, 2010 09:41 AM

I am so sorry, I wish I was there to huge you.
I have no words but we love you.

Linda Seccaspina

November 24, 2010 09:51 AM

If he's suffering, I hope it ends and he can let go. I just hope you can let go too my friend, I know it is hard.

scanner

November 24, 2010 09:55 AM

Don't even think about answering comments---just know they are there.
Bless you Suzy.

Chicago Guy

November 24, 2010 10:10 AM

So very, very sorry. Words fail, but they are all we have to let you know we feel for you in this terrible time.

Lea Lane

November 24, 2010 10:13 AM

This is so beautiful and you know the memories and love are what you take with you. I'm so sorry to know he is leaving and you are suffering. Prayers from my heart for both of you and all of your family. No need to reply, just know you are loved.

l'Heure Bleue

November 24, 2010 10:42 AM

Blessings, mission . . . much love coming your way . . .

Owl_Says_Who

November 24, 2010 11:36 AM

I am so very sorry, I know that doesn't help but I will send you strength and love. If, when, you are ready to talk I am always here for you. I hope peace comes soon.

Lunchlady 2

November 24, 2010 12:50 PM

This was wonderful Mission. I know those smells right after hunting and trapping, and playing with my siblings in the river and woods, and the core uninhibited laughter that only happens with them.

But I can't yet understand is the pain of losing a sibling. My prayers go out to you today.

Heidi Herron

November 24, 2010 01:14 PM

So very sorry.

froggy

November 24, 2010 01:21 PM

This is beyond sad I am sorry

Jack Heart

November 24, 2010 02:34 PM

I was so sorry to read this Mission. Of course, words of comfort won't help - but know we are all here listening and putting our collective arms around you.

trilogy

November 24, 2010 04:46 PM

Oh honey, I just lost my brother a few months ago. I know what those last hours are like. I think he knows everything you know and soon he will know it more fully. You don't have to answer anything. Just know I am praying for you both.

Antoinette Errante

November 24, 2010 04:48 PM

I really can't say anything that hasn't been put more eloquently and elegantly by others here, but I wanted you to know I'd be thinking of you and your brother. Pax.

Boanerges1

November 24, 2010 05:20 PM

You and your brother have my thoughts and prayers this day. Strength, peace and love to you both. Tears. Sorrow.
Rated.

Scylla the Rock

November 24, 2010 08:02 PM

So sorry.

Ablonde

November 25, 2010 10:02 AM

Love you Suzy for whatever that is worth. Terrible things make for the best writing sometimes. You've done a wonderful job of remembering your brother in better days. You are doing the only thing one can do at a moment like this. Remember the good... and cry. Damn..

tr ig

November 25, 2010 10:55 AM

Oh Mission...
My heart goes out to you. I hope he has an easy time of it.

o'stephanie

November 26, 2010 07:55 PM

I'm so sorry. You've chiseled your memories in words beautifully. Hope your brother hears this.

Leon Freilich

November 27, 2010 12:42 PM

Mission... I am so sorry for what is happening and so grateful for your generosity in visiting my post today... My heart goes to you and I hope your brother feels your love in his heart
Bless you my friend
Be strong
Hugs and love much much love