Disney, Death and a Flood

[Fargoman2]

The last three weeks of my life have been surreal.

In mid-March, my wife, daughter and son went to WDW to visit our oldest child (daughter) who is working at WDW this semester as part of the college program. We had a wonderful time and the weather was fantastic.

Two days before the end of our vacation, I got the call I had been dreading. My 57-year-old brother had died after his 6.5 month battle with pancreatic cancer. My family flew home to Minnesota; I flew to LA for the funeral.

I returned home late on a Saturday night and by Sunday morning I was sandbagging for my neighbors across the street. Four days later our neighborhood was evacuated and on Friday a massive sewer back-up left us with a flooded basement--a total loss of the lower level where my wife does daycare. But I can't feel too sorry for myself--three neighbors across the street lost their homes completely. So sad.

On the bright side, the response of friends, work colleagues and total strangers has been overwhelming. We are coping remarkably well thanks to the selfless gestures of so many.

I only wish I could go back in time about three weeks when the world was a much more magical place.

Thanks for this place to share--scanning these posts on this board I can see that so many of you are suffering so much more than I am. My heart and prayers go out to each of you.

God bless you all today!

 

[Mommy2ArmyBrat]

Lots of thoughts and prayers for you and your family. I'm sorry about your loss.

 

[mommasita]

I am so very sorry on your loss of your brother

You certainly have been through trying times. This is a great place for venting, and emotional support.

 

[Jenvenza]

I am so sorry.

 

[ameraumi]

I can only imagine the roller coaster ride of emotions you have been feeling.

I am so sorry for your loss! I hate the words PC now, well, I hate any c-word.

 

[antmaril]

I'm very sorry for the loss of your brother. I lost my husband to pc in July.

I hate cancer.

 

[luvmarypoppins]

So sorry for your loss and the difficult time you are going through.

Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.

Its o.k. to vent here, the Dis is a very caring place and its very therapeutic (thats what the Dis Breast Cancer sistas tell me and I dont even have breast cancer, but heah, I got cancer anyway, so its o.k. to have a pity party every now and then)

I do try not to make the party last too long, there is just too much living to do and I am thankful for every day that God blesses me with.

Blessings to you and your family.

 

[frdeb1999]

So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

 

[Regina]

I am very sorry for the loss of your brother.

Despite these terribly difficult times, your remarkable spirit shines through. I know it will provide you with the strength you need to get through this.

 

[Mackey Mouse]

You have been through quite a bit... I am sorry about your losing your brother to Pancreatic Cancer, it is a horrific cancer that leaves few survivors. Everytime I see the words, Pancreatic Cancer, I cringe.

I do hope you can get the house cleaned up soon and things at home will get back to some order. Take care.

 

[mypearl]

There are no words that can erase such an ache, but
hopefully the love of family and friends will soak in and help
to ease it somewhat. Please remember that many others
have walked a similar road and understand such loss. They
might not have exactly the same feelings you do, but just
knowing that people understand can help a lot.

 

[perriwinkleblue]

I am so sorry that you have been through so much. Take care of yourself and I will say a prayer for you, your family and neighbors.