Sunday, March 1, 2015

Mark Is A New Person....

  My brother Mark passed over last night, at 7:50. His sons were with him. Today, my brother is new. No more sickness. No more longing. That's my brother sitting in the yellow shirt. He always had red hair and a beard. I will forever remember him with a sprinkle of freckles across his nose and the skinny legs that were his when he was six.
  He was a fun loving man . Oh yes, he could torment you to the point of craziness. He has picked on everyone he ever knew, not to be mean, but because he loved to make us all laugh. He used to tell our niece that he would give her a quarter if she would say "yes", because it always came out "yeth". Or move someone's ball while golfing. Told my sister her hair looked like a coonskin cap. Always with the compliments. :)
 He will be missed.  I want to think of him whole and healthy now.  Thank you to all of you who prayed and sent well wishes. You have helped me get through this tough time. Bless you. XO

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  1. Hello, I'm new here from Lavender Dreams blog. So I obviously haven't had a chance to get to know you, but I want to say how sorry I am for your loss. It appears he was a wonderful brother. Praying as you grieve.

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    1. Thank you Brenda. This is kind of you. I knew I had to post this...as I am trying to keep from jus sitting and thinking.Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  2. I guess I already expressed my condolences on your previous post but once again I am truly sorry.

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    1. Thank you so much Paul. Your kind words do help. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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  3. I am so sorry for your loss my friend. I've been keeping you all in my prayers. Sending you some extra hugs today dear one. Your buddy, Diane

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    1. Diane< thank you dear friend. I have appreciated all the prayers, because they have honestly helped me. I have relayed them on to my siblings too. Love you, Susie

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  4. I am so very sorry to read this Susie, Prayers and love for you all! Beth

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    1. My dear friend Beth...You have been on my mind for so very long. As I grieve my brother's passing, I still have time to send good health wishes to you. Please take care. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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  5. My deepest sympathy. Love, Mildred

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    1. Thank you so much Mildred. This will be a tough week. But not as bad as the last two. The waiting and not knowing was very hard. But now I can see my brother no longer in pain. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  6. Susie ~ Such mixed emotions. How we hate to lose them, but how we hate to see them suffer with a horrible illness. Our brothers are in heaven together.
    I will keep you and your family in my prayers, and your post about him makes me like him and I've never met him. We have red hair in common...but then of course mine is grey now. Love and Hugs my dear Susie.

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    1. Wanda, My brother has not been in good health for about 5 years. He lost his left foot due to poor circulation. That is what happened..he had a stroke as he went in for tests.and then many more strokes happened as he lay in a coma. I truly will miss him. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
      p.s. I am glad he will now your brother now.

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  7. I am so sorry, Susie. I am glad he is beyond the pain of earth and sorrow though. He would not have wanted to live as he was. I know you will miss him-he was a good looking man. Your whole family is a good-looking one.
    Blessings to you- my heart aches for you- xo Diana

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    1. Diana, You are so right. Markie used to dance with all of us sisters at any wedding parties, or family gathering. He was our dancing man. He lost a leg due to his poor circulation 5 years ago, and has not been in the best health since. He was the 8th child born into our family. Gone too soon. Thank you for all your kind thoughts and prayers. Love you, Susie

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  8. Many blessings and hugs to you for this post. We don't have to grieve as unbelievers do because we know the truth about passing from this life to real life. Your memories are sweet and I know it is a relief to you that your brother is healed completely now. Love to you. Xoxo, Connie

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    1. Nonnie, I was happy to know the pastor was at Mark's bedside when he had the 1st stroke. I want to remember our fun family times together. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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  9. I am so sorry for your loss. We are facing some trying times with my brothers health. We are clinging to hope that he will recover and yet know the realty that he isn't going to get better. Your blog is warm to my heart as I know our paths are the same. I pray for your family to heal. I do not know how we will get through our time but, I know I am blessed and enriched by reading yours.. Hugs and Prayers...Cindy

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    1. Cindy, My brother went for tests and had a stroke before they could do anything. His circulation has been terrible for years. But we always such cling to any hope we can have. Even when it seems there is really no hope..God's ask us to keep our faith. Then we can ask God to do what he thinks is right. So today, I know that my brother is a new man with no bad health issues...we shall meet again. You are in my prayers today Cindy. I send prayers to all of you. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  10. Loss is never easy but you are looking at it in a wonderful way honey. Bless you all...

    Hugs, Bee
    xoxo

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    1. Bee, Lose is very hard and there will be times when we will all cry...but it helps to remember the good times. Thank you . oxoxo,Susie

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  11. So sorry Susie. This has to be hard. Is he the first of all the sibs that have passed. As hard as it is, he is blessed with that new life and no pain. I will be thinking of you through this week. I'm sure there will be laughter along with the sadness as you remember him. HUGS

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    1. Debby, Our brother Miles and his wife were killed in a car wreak . He was the 1st of our eleven to pass. Now Mark is the second. I has been tough. Now Mark will be with our parents and our brother. He will not have to be on meds or hurt any more. Thank you Debby . Yes, we have laughed about some of his antics this past week. We will remember him with love. xoxo,Susie

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  12. Susie, I send my sincere sympathies at the passing of your brother. Prayers for all family and friends as you grieve. Hugs, Nellie

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    1. Thank you so much Nellie. I have appreciated all the kind words and prayers. As I told Debby we siblings and our families will remember Mark with love. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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  13. So sorry for your loss Susie. Sending prayers for peace as you move through your grief. May the wonderful memories of your brother help as you say good bye.
    Kris

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    1. Thank you Kris. Our memories do help, we'll laugh then we'll cry. There will be ups and downs this week. I have a peace knowing he is not hurting. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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  14. So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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    1. Cindy, Thank you for your kindness. Your prayers mean so much to us. xoxo,Susie

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  15. So sorry for your loss. There is nothing like the love of a brother. Sending prayers to you and your family.

    hugs,
    Sissie

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    1. Diana, We love all our siblings. I always felt protected with my brothers around.Thank you for the prayers, I truly appreciate them. xoxo,Susie

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  16. I am so sorry for your loss, I keep you in my thoughts,

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    1. Laurie, Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts. It's been a tough couple weeks and this coming week will be the hardest. I find myself crying, then I will say a prayer..it gets me through. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  17. Dear sweet Susie,
    I can hardly type this for the tears, please know I am thinking of you and your family in the loss of your brother. He is safe in the arms of Jesus. Hugs to you, my friend.
    Love, Kay

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    1. Kay, Your have a tender heart, bless you honey. I have just cried so much, I'll have a headache afterwards. I know now though that Markie is with our Lord....that gives me such comfort. Thank you for caring, xoxo,Susie

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  18. Oh Susie, I am so sorry for your families loss! Although you know he is now happy and at peace, our hearts long for happier times and the joy that our loved one brought into our lives! You will be in my prayers as you and your family walk through this loss! {{{HUGS}}} and prayers to you, Cindy xoxo

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    1. Cindy, I find that we cling and never want to let go of our loved ones, even when it's best for them. It's just so human of us....but when the time comes we have to let God have his will...he knows best. Now my brother Mark, is with our parents and our brother Miles. Thank you for your sweet comment. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  19. I am so truly sorry for your loss, I can not imagine loosing my brother. Sending hugs and prayers dear friend.

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    1. Ann, thank you for your prayers and hugs, they touch my heart. Be safe, xoxo,Susie

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  20. I am so sorry about your brother, Susie. I'll be praying for you and your family. Sending gentle hugs to you. xo Cheryl

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    1. Thank you so much Cheryl. We have all appreciated the prayers . I like the hug too. Bless your heart, xoxo,Susie

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  21. Susie, I am sorry about your brother. He is no longer hurting and I am glad that his boys were with him. Prayers and hugs are coming your way. Blog land helps us all get through some rough times. A Big friendship. You take care of yourself. Many hugs and prayers from Your Missouri Friend Shirley

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    1. Shirley, It meant so much for my nephews to be there at that time. Our blog family is big and strong, with good hearts. It does help us when others show they care. Thank you for always sending hugs, you are a special lady. xoxo,Susie

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  22. Hi Susie, I'm sorry to hear of your brother. I have a brother going through chemo right now. Just know that I'll be thinking of you.

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    1. Patty, I will pray for your brother, family and you. Not knowing is a tough time. Thank you for thinking of me. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  23. Oh dear, what difficult news to greet the day. I know your faith is strong and you know that he has passed to another place and as you said, no more sickness or tears. Keep remembering the good times and that crazy red hair (I'm one myself) and he will be watching over you. One day you will have a smile on your face and know that it came from him. So sorry love.

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    1. I will remember this comment...about having a smile and it will be my brother. Bless your heart. We love our red haired people...I sure do. xoxo,Susie

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  24. Oh, Susie,....so sorry to know you've lost a brother...I have a little brother that I love so much...just like you love yours. To know that he is new again, and walking and talking with our sweet Jesus must be a deep, thankful feeling.
    Love and hugs to you this morning.

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    1. BJ, My brother so loved to dance...I hope he is dancing right now. He could make us pull our hair and his too.:):) But we love our siblings, don't we? Thank you, xoxo,Susie

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  25. I am so sorry for your loss, Susie. He must have been an awesome brother. Mark is whole now- no more pain, only joy and laughter. He's waiting for you...Do you think he would prank Jesus? You know, he might be in time out already. You are in my prayers...losing someone like that takes time to get your footing again.

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    1. Tete, It would be like Markie to try to tease Jesus.. I think of him there now. Today His sons made the funeral plans with all of us siblings there also. When the 4th of July comes and Mark is not at the family gathering, it will be a very sad time. We will retell his pranks to each other. Blessings, try to stay dry...we are in for ice, rain and maybe flooding. It's time for some nice weather, don't you think. xoxo,Susie

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  26. So sorry to hear this. Prayers for you and your family today.

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    1. Thank you for your kind prayers. I truly have been blessed with many and believe me I relay to my family. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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  27. Susie,
    Your last few posts are bittersweet. It reminds me of the saying when God closes a door he opens a window. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm so happy for your blessing. A baby is always a blessing. Hugs my blogging friend.
    Cindy Bee

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  28. Thank you Cindy. I have seen pictures of the baby everyday....although I do not have any to post. Yesterday the funeral arrangements were made for our brother. It's been such a emotional time...I almost feel exhausted. Thank you for the hugs honey. xoxo,Susie

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  29. Susie, I am so far behind in visiting my blogger friends. I am so sorry for your loss. It must be such a heartache for Mark's sons to be such a young age and lose their dad. It is wonderful that you are a large and caring family to support one another, to remind each other of God's promises to those who trust him. May God bless you.

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  30. I am so sorry for your loss. I have been very slow in reading posts and commenting. My prayers are with all of you. It must be tough, but God is very kind and He will help with the healing process. You take care of yourself as Mark's sons will be looking upto you guys.

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  31. Oh Susie.. I am so sorry for your lost. I know how difficult it is to lose a brother. My prayers are with you and your family.

    Blessings,
    Gert

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  32. Dear Susie,
    I'm so sorry to hear about your beloved brother. It sounds like he was the jokester, and you have many stories to tell about him. How funny that he used to move the golf balls. I smiled at that one because I never cared for golf much hehehe.

    Your dear brother will always be in your heart, Susie.

    Rest in peace, Mark.

    love, ~Sheri

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  33. Susie- I was just going through your posts. I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a fun one- and will always be missed. Prayers for you and your family and may all those good memories that flood your heart about him sustain you through this time. XX, Liz

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