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ProfessorGAC

(65,167 posts)
Tue Apr 9, 2024, 12:29 PM Apr 9

My Wife's Brother Just Died

Was rushed to hospital from the assisted living place yesterday.
BP was VERY low. Got that up enough to exam him & a colonic mass was found.
Emergency surgery at 3 thud morning.
He was already in sepsis. He died at 8:40.
I was subbing a chem class but they arranged to have someone fill the rest of the day & I came home.
She's on the phone with a close friend so I don't yet know what are next steps.

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My Wife's Brother Just Died (Original Post) ProfessorGAC Apr 9 OP
I'm so sorry, Professor. LuckyCharms Apr 9 #1
I'm so sorry for you loss, Professor. greatauntoftriplets Apr 9 #2
It is hard, I know... hlthe2b Apr 9 #3
I'm so sorry for your loss. My sympathy to your wife and family livetohike Apr 9 #4
Condolences to you and your wife, Professor Bayard Apr 9 #5
Very sorry for your family's loss. sinkingfeeling Apr 9 #6
Holding you and your wife in light and love. niyad Apr 9 #7
Condolences to you and your family. anciano Apr 9 #8
So sorry for your wife and you Professor, May his memories be a blessing to your family. debm55 Apr 9 #9
Sending kind thoughts and comfort to you, your wife and all your Brother in Law's loved ones. MLAA Apr 9 #10
Losing a brother is hard MuseRider Apr 9 #11
My condolences to your wife and the family. Beacool Apr 9 #12
Condolences Duncanpup Apr 9 #13
Hang in. You have support. Death spawns feelings that are new sometimes. Peace. twodogsbarking Apr 9 #14
What a horrible shock. pandr32 Apr 9 #15
So sorry to hear the news. Difficult days and weeks ahead. Wishing you and your family the best. Oopsie Daisy Apr 9 #16
I'm so sorry cate94 Apr 9 #17
So very sorry 😢 benfranklin1776 Apr 9 #18
ProfessorGAC ............ Upthevibe Apr 9 #19
Sorry for your loss. Grumpy Old Guy Apr 9 #20
Aw, very sorry to hear that. TeamProg Apr 9 #21
So sorry for your family's loss. Nt BootinUp Apr 9 #22
I'm so sorry for your loss, Prof. All the best in the days to come. Hekate Apr 9 #23
Condolences on your loss. Mad_Dem_X Apr 9 #24
"" AllaN01Bear Apr 9 #25
I'm sorry to hear this underpants Apr 9 #26
(( Prof )) blm Apr 9 #27
So sorry for you and your wife's loss. ms liberty Apr 9 #28
I am so sorry. My sincere sympathy for your wife, you, and your brother-in-law's family and friends. LoisB Apr 9 #29
Peace to your family Donkees Apr 9 #30
Professor, I hope you and your wife are doing okay. Love, Debbie. debm55 Apr 9 #31
She's OK ProfessorGAC Apr 10 #34
So sorry for your loss - TBF Apr 9 #32
My condolences, Professor Niagara Apr 10 #33

livetohike

(22,162 posts)
4. I'm so sorry for your loss. My sympathy to your wife and family
Tue Apr 9, 2024, 12:39 PM
Apr 9

and friends. May your good memories bring a smile .

MuseRider

(34,119 posts)
11. Losing a brother is hard
Tue Apr 9, 2024, 01:37 PM
Apr 9

and I would assume a brother in law would be just as hard.

Condolences, this sounds so quick and that is never easy.

Beacool

(30,251 posts)
12. My condolences to your wife and the family.
Tue Apr 9, 2024, 01:37 PM
Apr 9

It's always hard to lose a loved one. I'm so sorry for your loss. May your BIL rest in peace.


benfranklin1776

(6,449 posts)
18. So very sorry 😢
Tue Apr 9, 2024, 03:09 PM
Apr 9

That’s terrible. Sending you condolences and strengthening wishes to help your wife and yourself through this awful period. 💐

Upthevibe

(8,071 posts)
19. ProfessorGAC ............
Tue Apr 9, 2024, 03:10 PM
Apr 9

I'm so sorry for your loss............Healing and Loving energy to your whole family.....

ProfessorGAC

(65,167 posts)
34. She's OK
Wed Apr 10, 2024, 01:31 PM
Apr 10

I'm far less affected by deaths in the family than she is. And of course, it's her brother, not mine.
So, I'm just there if she wants to talk & giving her space if that's what she needs.
We'll see how she is when the funeral director comes over.

TBF

(32,090 posts)
32. So sorry for your loss -
Tue Apr 9, 2024, 10:33 PM
Apr 9

if she was close to him know that it will take some time. You won't have to do anything special, just being there for her & listening if she wants to talk will be enough.

Niagara

(7,659 posts)
33. My condolences, Professor
Wed Apr 10, 2024, 07:45 AM
Apr 10

I just lost my grandmother and I'm about to leave for a long distance drive.


Peace be with you.

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