Sunday, May 11, 2008

Feb 11, 1967 - May 10, 2008

My brother died yesterday. He's been chronically ill a LONG time. I expected him to die after a stay at the hospital. However, he passed quite suddenly in transit to the hospital.

We're all in shock but at peace since he suffered endlessly over the last 3 years.

My dad says Jim can see again. And, I suppose in Jim's heaven, he's not only got his sight, but he's got an old Ford to work on, a big lake to fish in, and a group of people to tell stories to.

James Edward Merrick, 41. rest in peace, my brother, rest in peace

2 comments:

Laura said...

Thinking of you...

Murph said...

thanks...AND, when the family got together for dinner, 4 tornadoes dropped by the restaurant...I got a pic of one as we drove, like crazy oklahomans, under the finger cloud...it's on K's cell, though. it was NUTS...