Sisters and Brothers

I've lost two beautiful sisters to cancer, one just recently.  Both were young, vibrant and much loved  by everyone they knew.  I just wanted to let them know, where ever they may be, that my heart still breaks for you.  I love you and miss you greatly.  My beloved Jan and Debbie.

Karma has seen fit to deal me, and my family, another terrible blow.   Just eight months ago, we lost our baby sister, Debbie to cancer.  Two years before that Jan died from cancer.  Yesterday, the doctor told us that our baby brother (who is mentally retarded) only has about a week to live.  He's dying from leukemia.

Debbie came to live with me the last two months of her life and although I wouldn't trade that time with her for the world it was probably the hardest thing I've ever had to do to see such a beautiful girl die from the ravages of cancer.

I'm going to pick my brother up and bring him home with me this afternoon so that he won't be alone.  I hope I have the strength to see him through this as I did Debbie.  I still grieve for Debbie and Jan.  God if you're there have mercy on him.  Don't let him suffer long.  He's an innocent and deserves better.