Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Death in the Family

Yesterday my 20-year-old nephew, A., died from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. I am waiting to hear when the funeral will be held. Dear Husband and the girls are headed for LA. I will be headed for Philly, either by car with my other brothers or by plane. A. was my fourth brother's only child. He survived childhood leukemia--a real miracle child for them. I last saw him when my mother died, 7 years ago. He was a devout child and wanted to be a priest. He was sweet and smart. He was very troubled in recent years and I gather his behavior became erratic and there were many problems. I don't know the whole story and probably never will. I know it caused my brother a lot of pain. And now this.

5 comments:

  1. Oh, Bad Alice, I'm so very sorry for your family's loss. Very sorry indeed. ((((hugs and prayers)))

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  2. I am sorry. May A rest in peace and rise in glory - and may God comfort those who love and miss him most.

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  3. Thank you all. Your prayers are appreciated. I'm flying out today and I don't feel that great physically. Also, please pray for my other brothers and my dad who are making the 13+ hour drive from here. Thanks again.

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  4. I a so sorry for your sad news. Sometimes life seems so cruel and filled with sad ironies. I will include you and your family in my prayers for this. I often pray for you and your immediate family.
    God's Peace and Blessing, Shel

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