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What to say at a time like this... "sorry for your loss" seems so inadequate and cliche... and finding words to express our empathy is not easy.  Let me just say that expressing what you feel... is good... for  tears tend to soften the pain of others.  Perhaps that is one thing we learn as we grow older,  to let our feelings show, and flow, and blend with the feelings of others.  My heart goes out to yours my friend.   xoxoxo

posted by Sinome on January 27, 2013 at 5:09 PM | link to this | reply

UtahJay

" God's finger touched him, and he slept." (Tennyson) And as your brother, I keep you both in my prayers Bro.

posted by WileyJohn on January 27, 2013 at 1:21 PM | link to this | reply

we don't put up with you Jay....you are our friend and we care for you

take care of you and tears are OK.

posted by Kabu on January 27, 2013 at 10:30 AM | link to this | reply

You describe the power of love well in this poem.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on January 27, 2013 at 9:33 AM | link to this | reply

CCT is right, Jay. In fact, keeping them all in can be more than just harmful. Voice of experience here. I'll be at a funeral today too. My grandson's paternal grandmother died suddenly, and my grandson, who is 14, is devastated. They were very close. Hang in there. Nice ode to your nephew.

posted by adnohr on January 27, 2013 at 6:04 AM | link to this | reply

Man is not an island Jay emotions are there to be released not to drown one in blackness.

posted by C_C_T on January 27, 2013 at 12:10 AM | link to this | reply