My sister-in-law finally passed away this morning

[hyphenate]

I wrote about her in a post about 10 days ago. She died of cancer, peacefully in her sleep, free of pain and misery.

My brother and my nephew were with her at home. Chris had a few more calls to make, but I think he's at peace, too, because he said he's felt so useless that he couldn't do anything more for her. Now, at last he might be able to sleep, knowing she's not suffering any longer.

She hated talking with me about politics and religion! Now, I have very few people who I can argue with about these topics. I'll miss her.

I started putting a "care" package together a couple of years ago--filling it with little stuff like notepads, body wash, collectables. ...but it's never gotten mailed. She had one on her end, too, for me, but they're just a small box that you toss things into as a surprise you can have someone open and enjoy. But like some other things in my life, it still sits there.

I'm surprised I cried as much as I did when I heard. They're in Vegas, and I'm back in Mass., and I haven't seen her in 5 years. My brother and I have grown closer--perhaps that is a gift from this whole event.

RIP, Barbie. You can see your mother, brothers and sister, aunts and uncles and everyone else now.

[Lucinda]

1. Her friends and your family are in my thoughts...

♥

[tblue]

2. I'm so sorry, sweetie.

I lost mine a year ago. She needed a liver transplant but they had no insurance.

I'm so sorry for your loss and your brother's. I hate that people have to die. I really do. :hug:

[fizzgig]

3. i'm glad she's free of pain now

:hug: to you all

[auntAgonist]

4. I'm so sorry for your loss and for your family's loss Hyphenate

[hedgehog]

5. I'm sorry for your loss.

[Odin2005]

6. I'm sorry!

:hug:

[Dystopian]

7. Heartfelt condolences

hyphenate~
My heart goes out to you and your family....
Barbie is gone...left in peace, without pain and with loved ones...at home.

The gift... a stronger bond between you and your brother.
This is a treasure...
Bittersweet ...

Barbie...Rest in eternal peace



peace and love to you~

[GreenPartyVoter]

8. I am so very sorry. Even when we know it's coming, it's still a bit of a shock once it's real.

:hug:

[Curmudgeoness]

9. I am so sorry to hear this. Be there for your brother.

:hug:

[blueamy66]

10. RIP

sorry for your loss :-(

[Phentex]

11. I'm so sorry...

She is at peace.

My heart goes out to you!

:hug:

[JohnnyLib2]

12. I'm very sorry.

I recently lost my sister after long, difficult years. I think my brother in law does feel as you describe; at peace. I do, too. The loss is very sad, but watching the suffering...........

RIP, it sounds like she was well cared for and loved. :hug:

[applegrove]

13. vibes.

[Chellee]

14. I'm so sorry.

You and your family are in my thoughts.