My brother Don has moved on to the next phase of his journey.
I was fortunate enough to be with him in his final conscious moments in hospice care. His last request was for a "foot rub" so I gave him a massage. His last words were, "That felt nice, I'm just going to rest for a while now."
Don then went into a deep sleep and I just held his hand, prayed over him and encouraged him to let go when he was ready. I told him it was time to go home and suffer no more. Then I said goodbye.
He took his last breath Friday, May 27th at 1:05pm.
Don wanted to be laid to rest with my sister Donna in Florida, so I will take his ashes and have a small ceremony with the rest of our family once I am ready.
I am so grateful to all of you for the love and support you've shown me. I've been so touched and comforted by the personal stories that so many of you have been brave and generous enough to share with me.
I believe we are all so interconnected and when someone we love passes on, they are always only a thought away. A wise teacher recently told me to keep sending loving thoughts to my brother and sister because their "subtle" minds will always hear them.
In fact, we can all do that for each other whether in this world or another.
With My Deepest Love and Gratitude,
I was fortunate enough to be with him in his final conscious moments in hospice care. His last request was for a "foot rub" so I gave him a massage. His last words were, "That felt nice, I'm just going to rest for a while now."
Don then went into a deep sleep and I just held his hand, prayed over him and encouraged him to let go when he was ready. I told him it was time to go home and suffer no more. Then I said goodbye.
He took his last breath Friday, May 27th at 1:05pm.
Don wanted to be laid to rest with my sister Donna in Florida, so I will take his ashes and have a small ceremony with the rest of our family once I am ready.
I am so grateful to all of you for the love and support you've shown me. I've been so touched and comforted by the personal stories that so many of you have been brave and generous enough to share with me.
I believe we are all so interconnected and when someone we love passes on, they are always only a thought away. A wise teacher recently told me to keep sending loving thoughts to my brother and sister because their "subtle" minds will always hear them.
In fact, we can all do that for each other whether in this world or another.
With My Deepest Love and Gratitude,
Dana
This picture of Don singing Karaoke is from his birthday in December when we flew to Florida to unite with family.
The July 7th show at the Tarrytown Music Hall will now be a tribute to Don and a celebration of his life and the gift of music he passed on to me. The proceeds will go toward The Roy White Foundation and The Don Fuchs Benefit.
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