Yeah. Good Times.: Today is April 3rd

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Sunday, April 3, 2011

Today is April 3rd

8 years ago today I stood in my brother's hospital room and watched him take his last breath.

I was trying to figure out what I should say about this day, and there are a few options.

I could talk about Melanoma; I'm sure there's a lot I could educate you guys on, but I don't really feel like it, honestly. Plus, I took my kids to a soccer game today and totally forgot sunscreen (try not to do that. There. You've been educated.)

I could write about him, but I've already done that.

I thought about talking about what that day was like, and what it's like to be in the room with somebody you love when they die, but I didn't really feel like re-living it all.

I thought about reminding you all that life is short and you should make sure to tell your loved ones that you love them while you still have a chance, but I think you probably all know that. Plus, it's sort of a theme of mine so you've heard (read) me say (write) it before.

I'm not going to do any of those things, I'm just going to have this post here as it is and I'm going to say it one more time:

Today is April 3rd.

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HYP · 729 weeks ago

I know the feeling. My day is March 18 and it was Leukemia. Thank you for this post.
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Princess Muffintop · 729 weeks ago

Well I'm glad I haven't put mascara on today otherwise it would be streaming down my face. *hugs*
AMo

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Pixi · 729 weeks ago

=*-( I didn't know Melanoma took lives like that either. I guess I could use some of that education sometime.
Such big hugs & love to you, Jill. <3

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Claire · 729 weeks ago

Hugs to you on this day. <3
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Cactusinyrpants 59p · 729 weeks ago

You know what I have to say about this, so I'll spare you too. *sits and holds your hand for a minute* :)

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Jessica 96p · 729 weeks ago

I was thinking of you today and now I know why. Sending lots of hugs to you.
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Christy · 729 weeks ago

So sorry for your loss.
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@iRANDOMbeauty · 729 weeks ago

<3 I know exactly how you feel.. I have one of these days coming up. I am not excited a all. So Hugs to you Jellys :o ) FYI, that is your new nickname.

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Tessa · 729 weeks ago

((((you)))))
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Kimberly 43p · 729 weeks ago

I'm so sorry. Hugs to you today.
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C... · 729 weeks ago

Some memories just leave you with less to say but that's okay too.
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Kara · 729 weeks ago

A very wise friend of mine told me once that it never gets better, but it does get easier. I'm so glad she was right about that. However, *anniversary* days, no matter how much time has passed, are still full of suckage. My wise friend didn't say that part. That was me. Someone much less wise. But, to my credit, I think pretty accurate. Hang in there. Tomorrow's April 4th.
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Cheryl D. · 729 weeks ago

Hugs, Jill. I can't even imagine what losing a sibling would be like! Treat yourself to an extra class of wine today! Or two! Hell, have the whole damn bottle!
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solodialogue 73p · 729 weeks ago

You don't need to say more for us to know the deep love you have and will always have for your brother. That love is still beautiful in grief. ((Hugs))

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flyingqueenb 38p · 729 weeks ago

Oh God, Jill. I can't even imagine losing my brother. I can't even wrap my brain around the thought. I'm so sorry. So sorry. Loving on you today from the dirty south. (((HUGS)))
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Lizbeth · 729 weeks ago

Shit.
(((Hugs)))
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jnettlee 1p · 729 weeks ago

((Gentle Hugs))) So truly sorry.

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MarsupialMama · 729 weeks ago

I hate those days. Mine is October 27th, from Brugada Syndrome. Those days really suck. And aren't they meant to get easier? They really don't.

**big hugs**
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lhand0124 49p · 729 weeks ago

(((hugs))) These kinds of anniversaries suck. So sorry for your loss.
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@bbsmum · 729 weeks ago

((hug))

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Colie · 729 weeks ago

The "anniversary" of my beautiful Momma dying from cancer is coming up on April 16th. the day before her brithday. I am so not prepared.Cancer is a bastard and remains on my shit list for all time.

I am sending you big interweb hugs.
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Dani G · 729 weeks ago

Too bad you didn't write more about your brother, I love hearing about him. I'll just have to go back and re-read old posts....

Hugs.

(((YOU)))
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Rhonda · 729 weeks ago

{{{hugs}}}

I was with my mother when she took her last breathe as well. {{{more hugs}}}
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SquashedMom 74p · 729 weeks ago

There is nothing I can say. Losing a brother sucks beyond belief. (my husband lost his, whose birthday was yesterday)

{{Hugs}}
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tulpenelefanten 28p · 729 weeks ago

fucking sucks ...

hugs... and a cheap grope cause that's how I roll.
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Life Without Pink · 729 weeks ago

OMG I am so sorry to hear this. Big hugs to you!

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karen · 729 weeks ago

I lost my mother to lung cancer last year, April 18th. We only knew she had stage 4 cancer for 11 days. Yup, I was in that room too.
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D.J. Kirkby · 729 weeks ago

Awwww my brother was killed when he was 21. I wrote about it here: http://djkirkby.co.uk/2007/06/various-stains/ He was hit by a semi while he was surveying. They told me he died instantly but I could tell by the swelling on his face that he didn't. I still miss him. Maybe our brothers are chillax'in together though...the possibility of that seems kind of nice.
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Russell · 729 weeks ago

These anniversaries are hard ones. The 5th anniversary of my brothers passing is approaching for so I can relate. Thanks for the amazing post.
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Amanda Broadfoot · 729 weeks ago

Thinking of you and your family ...
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Lynn · 729 weeks ago

I remember you blogging about him. My Dad's...what do the Jews call it? Yahtzee? Anyway it's August 16. Not looking forward to that after just having made it through his first bday since he's been gone. Well, it's April 4 now. And we go on.
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Jean@MommyToTwoBoys · 729 weeks ago

Oh Jill, I had no idea. I am so sorry. What a good reminder to do exactly as you say and live everyday to the fullest. And hold on to those we love dearly.
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