i found out today that i lost my sister

[jims69camaro]

it's been a long time since anyone in my family has died. my sis was only a year and a coupla months older than me. she died after a 7 month battle with cancer. it was in her chest, and too close to her heart to operate on, and i guess the chemotherapy wasn't strong enough.

she was always my "older sister", and always looked out for me when i was younger. then when i was a little older, like 12 or so, things changed around a little bit and i got to look out for her. there was always sibling rivalry between us; she was jealous that schoolwork came so easy to me and she had to work hard to get the same grades i did (all As).

things changed about 15 or so years ago, and we grew apart. i probably haven't talked to her in over a year, so i had no idea that she was in this death-battle. she had some problems later in life, and she almost ended up in jail more than once because she couldn't control her drinking.

she died tuesday morning. there were some communication problems, which is why i didn't find out until today. she will be interred in florida, where she has been living for the last 10 years or so. i won't be able to attend the services because of how late the word got to me.

in the end, of course, i can't hold anything against her. i loved her, not only because she was my sister, but because she truly cared about me and what was going on in my life. no, she didn't always do the right thing, but which of us does?

anyway, to say the least, i've been a little sad today.

[WayFast84]

Im sorry for your loss. If You want to talk about it, PM me.

[Mike]

sucks to hear jim, im sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my prayers tonight

[WildBillyT]

Very sorry to hear about your loss, Jim.

[TheBandit]

sucks losing a sibling, lost my brother when he was only 13 when i was only in 5th grade. We'll keep you in our prayers

[LS1Hawk]

Terribly sorry for your loss, Jim.

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

So sorry to hear that, my prayers go out to you and your family

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

:shock: That's horrible! Sucks man, you know we're here for ya.

[camaro2you]

sorry for you loss, stay strong my prayers go out to you and your family.

[unstable bob gable]

Sorry to hear, Jimmy. If ya need anything, gimme a holla!

[Knipps]

dude, like everyone else said... we're all here for you
i hate to say it but sometimes i have those days where i'm waiting on the phonecall about my dad

he's fighting lung cancer atm and i'm not 100% sure what's going to happen

[edpontiac91]

Really sorry to hear about your loss. It sucks that we have differences within our families, because as you found out, it can end without resolving the issues that drove you apart! :cry:

[ryanfx]

my condolences :(

[The Fixer]

My condolences Jim, you'll be in my thoughts tonite.

[bandit88]

i'm so sorry for your loss i know how it is to lose a loved one to cancer

[bad64chevelle]

Jim Im sorry, you and your family are in our prayers tonight.

[slugger27nj]

Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[maroman88]

sorry to hear man

this month has been horrible so far with people dieing, ive lost count of the number of people i know that had a family member die this month, ive gone to 2 funerals for guys on my fire dept and another one is about to be planned....

[Teds89IROC]

Sorry for your loss Jim, you'll be in my prayers

[chrisfrom nj]

im sorry for your loss

[DaSkinnyGuy]

Man I am sorry for the loss hope things get better for you soon

[79T/A]

Our prayers are with you, Jim. Sorry for the loss.

[Kat]

Sorry to hear man :(

[baddest434]

very sorry to hear that jim. my condolences go out to your family.

[1_Hot_SOM_WS6]

:( Very sorry to hear about your loss!!

[slasherbarb]

I'm sorry, Jim...I'm praying for you and your family...

[jims69camaro]

thanks for the kind words, everyone. it's almost as though the full force has yet to hit me. i just started thinking about how i'll never be able to talk with her again, and i kinda lost it.

[BonzoHansen]

My condolences to you & your family.

[Ian]

Sorry to hear of your loss. you and your family are in my thoughts.

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

thanks for the kind words, everyone. it's almost as though the full force has yet to hit me. i just started thinking about how i'll never be able to talk with her again, and i kinda lost it.

Stay strong man, shes in a better place looking over u as we speak ;) .Celebrate her life

[enRo]

Sorry about your loss Jim, you and your family are in my prayers tonight.

[nj96z28]

Im very sorry to hear of your loss. I can relate a little as we just got done burying my cousin after a lovely motorcycle wreck in maryland.... your in my thoughts

[qwikz28]

my condolences jim... my prayers are with you and your family.

[Jersey_TA]

I'm sorry for your loss. :cry:

[79CamaroDiva]

Sorry to hear about your loss jim :( My mom just lost her oldest sister this past month, with a very similar story.. they haven't talked in a while, sister got a blood borne cancer, we only found otu about her passing through friends of the family, not immediate family.. my prayers are with you through this very tough time.

[jims69camaro]

it's with the strength and support of friends that makes the passing of someone you love easier to bear. thanks again, everyone. knowing you care has made it much easier for me. it hasn't been an easy road, and i feel for others of us that have had to go through something like this. true empathy is not likely until you experience it for yourself.

thanks to everyone who responded, and those who looked in but didn't respond. i know it's not easy to respond to a post like this, especially if you have recently lost someone you loved.

[JL8Jeff]

Sorry to hear about your sister Jim. I've lost 2 uncles and an aunt this past year. Somehow both my grandmothers are outliving everyone else!

[Tru2Chevy]

So sorry to hear Jim, especially since you won't be able to attend services.

- Justin

[Frosty]

Wow man, sorry to hear. :(

I'll send up a prayer for you and your family.