Sad Homecoming!

September 7th, 2008 at 07:31 pm

We went on our first vacation of the year, 3 days in Gatlinburg, Tenn. My husband loves old cars and every year they have a show in Pigeon Forge called "Shades of the Past"
We stayed at a nice hotel right down town, had several excellent meals and really enjoyed ourselves.

However, all that changed when we got home. There was a message on the answering machine that said someone had found my husband's youngest brother dead in his house. He had not been sick. He was only 47. Needless to say, we are in shock. They will do an autopsy to determine the cause of his death.

Hug your family!

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41 Responses to “Sad Homecoming!”

dmontngrey Says:
September 7th, 2008 at 07:34 pm 1220816058
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Oh my goodness! That just sent chills through my whole body and brought tears to my eyes! I am so sorry to hear that!! {HUGS}
They just left this on a message??
onesexylady Says:
September 7th, 2008 at 07:38 pm 1220816301
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I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May god bless yourself and family.
frugaltexan75 Says:
September 7th, 2008 at 07:51 pm 1220817097
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Ima, I'm so sorry for your loss!
compulsive debtor Says:
September 7th, 2008 at 07:59 pm 1220817572
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I'm so sorry, Ima!
Blue Eyes Says:
September 7th, 2008 at 08:10 pm 1220818208
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Ima, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss! Take care, God bless you.
swimgirl Says:
September 7th, 2008 at 08:15 pm 1220818546
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Very sad and shocking news! I'm sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and your husband.
Analise Says:
September 7th, 2008 at 08:21 pm 1220818909
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The premature death of a loved one is especially sad and difficult for a family. I'm so very sorry for your loss and may you find the strength to get through this. God bless you!
cargirl86 Says:
September 7th, 2008 at 08:22 pm 1220818958
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I'm so sorry to hear that. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
seven of seven Says:
September 7th, 2008 at 10:01 pm 1220824915
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Julie, this is very sad news. And, how shocking it must have been to learn of this by a message on your answering machine. I am so sorry for your loss.

This young man's name wouldn't happen to be Will, would it? We just learned of a former employee, same age as your husband's brother, who was just found in his home as well. It would be an awful coincidence if these were the same.
disneysteve Says:
September 7th, 2008 at 10:17 pm 1220825872
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Julie, that's terrible. My sympathies to you and your husband.

The reminder to hug your family is always a good one. You never know what could happen.
Ima saver Says:
September 7th, 2008 at 10:27 pm 1220826424
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seven of seven, no his name was not Will. He was single and lived alone.
Carolina Bound Says:
September 7th, 2008 at 10:55 pm 1220828114
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I am very sorry to hear of this. He was much too young. My condolences to you and your family.
fern Says:
September 7th, 2008 at 11:51 pm 1220831461
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I'm so sorry, Julie. That is very scary.
Mrs. Matt Says:
September 7th, 2008 at 11:56 pm 1220831783
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I'm so sorry. Best wishes to you & your family!
Cindy Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 12:47 am 1220834854
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I am sorry Julie, what a horrible shock this must be. My sympathies to you and your husband.
baselle Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 12:59 am 1220835567
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My condolences, Julie. My thoughts are with you.
gruntina Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 01:28 am 1220837291
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Sending prayers your way
boomeyers Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 01:32 am 1220837567
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So sorry you had to receive that shocking news. Keep us posted!
Aleta Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 03:29 am 1220844585
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I'm so sorry to hear of this news. My condolences to you and your husband's family.
scfr Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 03:44 am 1220845475
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Oh how sad. My thoughts are with you and your husband.
Cassandra Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 03:49 am 1220845782
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I'm so sorry to hear that. Your family is in my prayers.
toyguy1963 Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 05:17 am 1220851050
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Ohh I'm very sorry.
Maismom Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 05:26 am 1220851584
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I'm very sorry, Julie. Wow... he was still so young...
sharmanl Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 01:14 pm 1220879685
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Ima I am so sorry. I know and understand the shock you are feeling. I lost my ex-roommate last month, and she was only 39. She died of a diabetic coma, and didn't even know she was diabetic. Two weeks before she died she had a full medical check up with blood work. We were suppose to have lunch the week she died. I truly truly feel you pain.
Myrtle Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 01:48 pm 1220881682
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I am sorry for your loss.
miclason Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 02:16 pm 1220883370
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((hugs))
helpmefriend Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 03:09 pm 1220886574
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There is nothing more mortalizing than to lose someone so young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
creditcardfree Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 03:45 pm 1220888738
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((hugs)) to you and your husband as you grieve.
mbkonef Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 04:25 pm 1220891159
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Sorry to hear about your family's loss. It is hard enough to lose a loved one but when is is someone younger who had no history of disease/illness it comes as such a shock. It somehow makes it seem that the natural order of things has been upset.
terri77 Says:
September 9th, 2008 at 02:00 am 1220925639
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I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I hope your husband is coping okay. Prayers to your family.
campfrugal Says:
September 9th, 2008 at 11:47 am 1220960878
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will pray for peace and healing in your family.
princessperky Says:
September 10th, 2008 at 06:11 pm 1221070266
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Oh, poor thing, I am so sorry to hear that.
Thrifty Ray Says:
September 12th, 2008 at 04:23 am 1221193431
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Julie, I am so sorry to hear about your brother in law. You and your hubby are in my thoughts during a very difficult time. Life is so fragile...you simply have no guarantees from one moment to the next...
Brenda Says:
September 13th, 2008 at 06:45 am 1221288304
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Julie,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
SicilyYoder Says:
September 13th, 2008 at 06:19 pm 1221329970
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Your in my prayers.
noexcusebudget Says:
September 16th, 2008 at 02:26 am 1221531994
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Ima... just wanted to say that I am very sorry for your loss. I wish I knew the perfect words...
Broken Arrow Says:
September 16th, 2008 at 03:16 am 1221534980
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How.. in the world... did I miss this?!

I'm sorry to hear what had happened.

Please keep us updated.
Ima saver Says:
September 16th, 2008 at 06:18 pm 1221589090
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Thank you everyone. We still do not know the cause of death. I will let you all know when I find out.
sillyoleme Says:
September 16th, 2008 at 10:16 pm 1221603382
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I missed this too!

Sorry to hear about your loss, I'll keep your family in my prayers.
my english castle Says:
September 19th, 2008 at 05:26 pm 1221845184
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I also missed this.
Our best to your husband and your family.
Apprentice Fun-Frugalist Says:
September 28th, 2008 at 02:23 am 1222568607
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My sincere condolences to you, DH and your family.

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