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marble falls

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Fri Apr 17, 2020, 09:49 PM Apr 2020

Request for prayers for my nephew, a fallen brother ... [View all]

My nephew Bobby is on life support and they are waiting for his dad to get to his side before they let him go.

He's not quite 30 and he he's been in rehab for alcoholism five or six times. He never blamed this on anyone, and he never stopped trying. He was a cheerful person and as a child was a bright and pleasant person to be around.

But the damage was done before he entered into this last rehab stay from where he was taken to hospital. He never gave up.

I am in shock and saddened and I did not know how badly he was damaged. He never let on about it to anyone including his dad. He never looked for sympathy.

He's not an example of failure, because he never gave up. We just can't give up. He never gave up on himself and his family never wrote him off.

Its a shock but I will remember his spirit and kindness and that he just never gave up.


Bear with me, please.
MFalls.

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So sorry to hear, MarbleFalls! SheltieLover Apr 2020 #1
I am so sorry for your loss. Phoenix61 Apr 2020 #2
.... Skittles Apr 2020 #3
I'm so sorry Ohiogal Apr 2020 #4
Prayers to you and your family Mystery sage Apr 2020 #5
I'm so sorry, that's just too much wendyb-NC Apr 2020 #6
I am so sorry. It happens to so many of us. JDC Apr 2020 #7
I though about it after I got the news; how many I've know who died of alcohol ... marble falls Apr 2020 #12
I am so so sorry. I cannot even imagine that pain. Sending my humble wishes for your efhmc Apr 2020 #8
I am sorry about your nephew, peacebuzzard Apr 2020 #9
I just said a prayer. God bless. Joinfortmill Apr 2020 #10
Request for prayers for my nephew, a fallen brother ... LenaBaby61 Apr 2020 #11
marble falls, prayers are going up for Bobby, and your entire family. Dem2theMax Apr 2020 #13
Good vibes sent your way, marble falls. Heartstrings Apr 2020 #14
I'm so very sorry for the loss of this young life, and for your grief Hekate Apr 2020 #15
so very very sorry MFalls diva77 Apr 2020 #16
Stay encouraged, marble falls. littlemissmartypants Apr 2020 #17
What a heartbreaking story. I am so very sorry. nevergiveup Apr 2020 #18
I'm so sorry. And you are not alone. I don't know a single family pnwmom Apr 2020 #19
Counted it out last night before I went to sleep. I know very few families from my ... marble falls Apr 2020 #23
Peace world wide wally Apr 2020 #20
Oh wow, I am SO sorry about your dear nephew. From what you describe, he's a warrior The_REAL_Ecumenist Apr 2020 #21
So young... calimary Apr 2020 #22
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