Friday, July 27, 2012

A Personal Note

The gentleman pictured above is my younger brother. I didn't just love him because he was family, but because he was a wonderful person and it was a lot of fun just to be around him. He died Thursday morning.

I tell you this not to get sympathy, but to let you know I am a bit out of sorts -- and blogging may be a bit sporadic for a few days. I know most of you will understand.

P.S. -- If you've read this blog for long, then you'll know I am an atheist (and have been for a long time). While I appreciate kind thoughts and words, please don't send me any prayers or tell me he's in a better place. That would be offensive.
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13 comments:

  1. PDiddie7/27/2012 4:32 AM

    Sorry for your loss, Ted.

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  2. Gra*ma Banana7/27/2012 7:40 AM

    So very sorry you have lost someone you love. I am agnostic and respect your position. Losing a family member hurts no matter what our beliefs.

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  3. Unknown7/27/2012 8:07 AM

    I'm sorry to hear this, Ted.

    My thoughts are with you, and come back when you can.

    Priorities!

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  4. Jayhawk7/27/2012 8:24 AM

    I lost my sister to cancer a couple of years ago. She was not all that nice of a person, actually, but she had been my younger sister for 65 years. How much worse it must be when your brother was such a nice person as well. Be as "out of sorts" as you need to be.

    I like the picture, too. He looks like he would be good company.

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  5. Redeye7/27/2012 8:38 AM

    Thinking of you and those who mourn with you.

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  6. Leslie Parsley7/27/2012 9:18 AM

    No prayers - just lots of (((((hugs)))))

    I've been there and it hurts like hell. Take your time. We'll be here.

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  7. Ted McLaughlin7/27/2012 3:09 PM

    Thank you all! Your kind words and thoughts are truly a great comfort to me.

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  8. Anonymous7/28/2012 1:00 PM

    I'm a fellow atheist who lost a daughter to leukemia some years ago. Time doesn't necessarily heal wounds. I think of her every day, wish I could have done more with her, but am glad for the time I had. I had to think of other loved ones that need me or I might not have gone on. Based on knowing you from your blog, I assume there are plenty of people that need you too (including those of us that rely on your blog to help make it a better day). Hang in there.

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  9. Ted McLaughlin7/28/2012 1:08 PM

    I don't normally post anonymous comments, but I posted this one in honor of your daughter. Thank you for your words of encouragement.

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  10. David Duff7/29/2012 3:29 PM

    My condolences. Late, as is usual with me, but sincerely offered.

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  11. Ted McLaughlin7/29/2012 4:14 PM

    Thanks David.

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  12. Curious Texan7/29/2012 7:31 PM

    I'm sorry for your loss, Ted. There's a special bond between brothers. I have an older brother with whom I can recall memories that only we can share, since our parents both died over three decades ago. By sharing your loss, you've reminded me just how precious that relationship is, and how I should treasure my brother for whatever time we have left together.

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  13. Ted McLaughlin7/29/2012 9:30 PM

    Thank you, CT. Those are wise words.

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