One short second time around

tinab1127
tinab1127 Member Posts: 18
in Esophageal Cancer #1
Well my brother Raymond passed away Monday morning.... It was definitely a shocker since we only found out August 4th that the cancer and returned. Though in one way I am glad he is no longer in pain and is now not hungry anymore... I also am very mad after him just being told he was in remission at the end of March... This was one bear of a cancer and I would like to wish all of you that are fighting this the attitude at which my brother looked at it.... He said to me just a few days ago "I am a fighter and I don't know any other way to be".... This positive attitude help him so much.... He stated that we could go to the grocery store and get struck by car in the parking lot and that none of us know how long we have here and until the good lord up above wants him he was going to stay and fight!!!

TinaB

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  • Tina Blondek
    Tina Blondek Member Posts: 1,500 Member
    #2
    Many Sympathies
    Dearest Tina and Family
    May I send to you my deepest heartfelt sympathies on the recent loss of Raymond. I know he put up one of the best fights I know of. May God grant you all the peace and strength you will need in the coming days, months, and years. May Raymond finally rest in peace with my dad, Ray. Cherish the good times, the good memories. Raymond is now pain, worry, and cancer free! We will see our Raymond's again Tina. Jesus has made us that promise, and Jesus always keeps his promises. Until we meet them again my dear friend, keep the faith. Hugs to you all. Keep in touch. We and others need you and your wisdom here.
    Tina B in Va
  • TerryV
    TerryV Member Posts: 887
    #3
    My Sympathy on your loss
    I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your brother fought very hard to win this, I'm sorry your time wasn't longer this "go round".

    Take heart in knowing that he's at peace and painfree. Be thankful for the good memories!

    Terry
    wife of Nick, Stage 3
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  • mruble
    mruble Member Posts: 174
    #5
    So sorry
    Tina --

    I'm so to hear of Ray's passing, and so quickly, too. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Mary
  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
    #6
    I am so sorry to hear about Ray
    Tina,

    I am very sorry to hear Ray has left us. He was a real fighter.

    With my sincere condolances,

    Paul Adams,
    McCormick, South Carolina
  • jojoshort
    jojoshort Member Posts: 230 Member
    #7
    Condolences to you Tina
    Sounds like your brother gave it his all. My sincere sympathy to you and your family
    Jo-Ann
  • unclaw2002
    unclaw2002 Member Posts: 599
    #8
    Tina,
    I'm so sorry for your
    Tina,

    I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during these difficult days.

    Prayers and hugs,
    Cindy
  • birdiequeen
    birdiequeen Member Posts: 319
    #9
    I'm so sorry for your loss.
    I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find the strength your brother showed during his fight, while you grieve.
  • sandy1943
    sandy1943 Member Posts: 824
    #10
    Sorry to hear about Ray's
    Sorry to hear about Ray's passing. I pray for God's comfort in the days ahead.
    Sandra
  • json_2011
    json_2011 Member Posts: 100
    #11
    i am sorry
    Tina - i am pretty new here . I am sorry for the loss of your brother. You are grateful to have the time spent with a having a brother . My mom has stage iv . I am in a different world . Its only me against the world....... Im grateful for this site . May you feel better in knowing he's not suffering no more .


    Jason
  • cher76
    cher76 Member Posts: 292
    #12
    Tina, once again I am
    Tina, once again I am saddened to hear of the loss of a "fellow comrade at arms" against this disease. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through the days ahead.
    Cheryl
  • jojoshort
    jojoshort Member Posts: 230 Member
    #13
    So sorry
    So sorry for your brother's passing. I feel for you and your family
    Jo-Ann
  • oriontj
    oriontj Member Posts: 375
    #14
    Our deepest sympathies
    on the passing of your brother. How you spoke of him speaks volumes of your love for him and his character. I'm so sorry.

    jan
  • LeeinLondon
    LeeinLondon Member Posts: 103
    #15
    My condolences
    Very sorry to learn of Raymond's passing, Tina. Glad to hear that he was a fighter until the end. Peace be with you and your family.

    - Lee
  • tinab1127
    tinab1127 Member Posts: 18
    #16
    LeeinLondon said:

    My condolences
    Very sorry to learn of Raymond's passing, Tina. Glad to hear that he was a fighter until the end. Peace be with you and your family.

    - Lee

    Thank you
    Thank you everyone.... This past week has been very difficult as we took Raymond back to Texas to be buried..... I just can't believe after being told he was in Remission the last part of March that this beast came back that quick and strong.....

    I also know that Raymond was to scared to have the surgery but even though I fought hard to convince him I can't help but wonder IF I would have pushed just a little bit longer would he still be here today!!!!

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