surely prayers will help so I am sending them up for your brother and his medical team....

Oh Diane, I am so sorry. Sending prayers.

I will be keeping you and your brother in my prayers .....God bless

I don't sleep, if you ever need to talk...vaya con Dios, mija!

I am so very sorry for all this anxiety you and your family are going through.

Is he close enough to you for you to go see him every day? Would that help you, or would it must make both of you more anxious.

Gentle hugs

He lives in the next town. I've been calling and visiting as often as I can. I'm on painkillers for my issues..........normal things for me have become difficult. But I'm not going to deal with my stuff until after his surgery. He's told me stuff like this before. Our dad passed at 62 and our only other sibling....a brother, at 45. He's told me he doesn't believe he'll live to grow old. It was easy to ignore before....because nothing was wrong with him. He even told me that if he doesn't make it thorough the surgery....he won't know.....because....well.....he'll be gone. That's when I said....but I'll know....and I lost it. Don't get me wrong......I'm glad he's sharing and being honest. He usually keeps his emotions very closed off. So he must be petrified. I know I am.

Sorry you and your brother are going through this. I will say a prayer for both of you.

So sorry to hear that you are going through a difficult time right now. Sorry to also hear that your brother needs to go through a difficult and intense surgery. I can only imagine the fear he is having now and how nerve wrecking it will be for both of you. Do keep your writing coming in if this platform helps you one way or another. It's good to have some support in any form at this moment. Hang in there an I'm keeping both of you in my prayer.

Still thinking about your and your brother Diane and sending more prayers. I am sorry you have lost so many family members and loved ones and are now facing this situation with your brother.

Prayers and hugs for you and your family.