Since I shared a few days ago that I have not been active here as I dealt with the imminent death of my brother, I thought I'd share now – at the risk of too much sharing – that my brother died this morning.

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

@DemocracyMattersALot I'm very grateful to you for the sympathy and also affirmation of what I say in my tribute.

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

@murodegrizeco Thank you. I am very grateful to you.

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@DebR Thank you so much. I'm very grateful and pleased to know that what I wrote is worthwhile.

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@Barbramon1 Thank you — yes, losing siblings is never easy, and when they're younger, something in us grieves even more. I'm grateful to you.

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

@TheresaReason Thank you so much. I appreciate knowing that my memoriam is worthwhile.

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@eshome Thank you — I'm grateful, indeed.

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@JeniParsons Thank you so much.

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@northernlights Thank you. I'm very grateful to you.

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@susiemagoo Thank you for telling me this wasn't too much and for your kind sympathies.

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@ZhiZhu Thank you so much. I'm very grateful to you.

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@wdlindsy your words are very beautiful

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@DrBonesMD Thank you very much. I'm grateful, indeed.

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@Bodling Thank you so much. Yes, in so many ways, losing loved ones becomes harder and not easier as we go through our lives, doesn't it?

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@shonin Thank you so much.

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@LaNaehForaday Thank you so much. My brother was indeed a light that burned bright. I always admired his determination to live his life fully, and will miss him very much now.

[flowerpot@mas.to]

@wdlindsy 🫂

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@timo21 Thank you so much. I'm very grateful.

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@flowerpot Thank you.

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@JeniParsons Thank you so much for telling me that. They flow from the center of my heart.