Tonight was the wake for my kids’ uncle. 36 year old Richard Brown Jr.
Tragically, Rich dropped dead last Sunday. It’s been a long week. It’s been the subject of a few of my posts this week. We were pretty close with him and his family. He was married to my wife’s sister…. It still seems weird to type/say ‘was’ when talking about Rich.
Obviously my wife and I have been hit pretty hard by the gravity of the situation. My goddaughter, at 22 months, is without a daddy. Our kids have not been immune to the fretful blues either. Throughout the week there has been moodiness, angst, rage. Tears and tantrums.
All in all though, I have been blown away at how well they have been coping. But the power of stress has made it known that it’s no 92 pound weakling.
- My nearly six year old daughter woke up in the middle of the night a few times this week crying for no apparent reason.
- My eight year old was up in the wee hours Thursday with dry heaves and cramps. He missed school Thursday for the first time all year.
- My oldest, 10, visited the school nurse multiple times this week.
- The baby has been particularly tough to get down to bed each night.
- The capper (so far)? The eight year old tonight got sick an hour after going to bed. I don’t know how in the world that much sick came out of a boy that size.
A bug going through the house? I don’t think so. I truly think that most/all of this can be chalked up to stress and the week we’ve had. Here’s hoping that the funneral will bring some sort of closure to the week and we can start slowly walking towards healing/normal.
I know that things will never be quite the same and it’s going to take hard work from my sister-in-law, and all our families to make things work, but we can deal with that. I just want the shock/sorrow of this week to stop stomping my family in it’s collective belly.
12 responses so far ↓
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Seatown Squids
// May 17, 2008 at 1:32 am
I can’t begin to express how bad I feel for you, MG, her sister and the rest of the families. I know you well enough that I’m sure you will be there for the kids and MG and help them deal with this tragic loss. I wish Marty and I weren’t 3000 miles away and could do something to help you guys. Please be sure to let me know if I can do anything for you.
Rest in peace Rich
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Jeremy (Discovering Dad)
// May 17, 2008 at 2:07 am
You and your family are in our prayers PG. Hang in there man.
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Xbox4NappyRash
// May 17, 2008 at 3:04 am
Very hard.
All the best for the coming day & weeks.
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Rick Astley
// May 17, 2008 at 9:47 am
What makes it so difficult now will also make it better in the future: The closeness of your family. I know you’ll stay tight. Best wishes….
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Chuck
// May 17, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Awful news. I hope all families can somehow find some peace during the next several weeks.
Our thoughts are with you.
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Ed (zoesdad)
// May 17, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Sobering! Man, you’re in my thoughts and prayers as well as your family.
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Maureen
// May 18, 2008 at 1:29 am
So sorry this is taking such a toll on everyone, but not unexpected. I hope time heals your wounds and you are left with happy memories of knowing a wonderful person.
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marsha
// May 18, 2008 at 1:13 pm
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss.
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Kim
// May 18, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Man PG.. I hope things have settled down. I truly hope your family is starting to heal.
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Kath Lockett
// May 18, 2008 at 10:34 pm
You poor things. When it affects the kids as well, it shows just how much your brother-in-law was loved. It will ease soon and your family will get better.
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secret agent mama/ mishelle
// May 20, 2008 at 3:35 pm
PG and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. I’m sorry for your loss, and I pray for peace and healing.
Love,
Mishelle
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soapbox mom
// May 28, 2008 at 11:22 pm
So sorry to hear the tragic news, PG. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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