You gave brother a gift

Dear June

MY brother lost his long, brave battle with cancer at the age of 53.

He was desperate to live and it was a distressing time for close family to watch him in pain.

I hope he knows how much Mum, Dad and I loved him.

When we were young our parents would call us Aidy and Daidy for short. Aidy, Ayrshire.

Those who were so closely connected to us in life do not sever the emotional bonds built up over their lifetime when they die.

Your brother’s physical body became ill and through time he lost his battle and therefore had to discard it and leave it behind.

It would have been devastating for those who loved him as they were left with no other choice but to stand back helplessly and watch him fight for his life on a daily basis.

The gift you gave him during this difficult time was the knowledge you all loved him.

He could see you were there for him, constantly supporting him as best you could during this most difficult time.

He is no longer in physical pain or distress as this would have instantly stopped the minute he let go of his physical body.

He will be back to the Daidy you all knew, who was full of fun and had a mischievous sense of humour.

He has not left you and is closer than you imagine.

Try to think of him as if he has gone on a long trip to make arrangements for his family and friends to join him at a much later date.

June Says