This is on a serious note.

I got a call from my sister the other day. She just got word that her suegra (mother-in-law), is fading fast. She had been fighting cancer for a while now and in Janurary she had gotten a clean bill of health. This past week it has resurfaced with a vengance. It's spread throughout her entire body and the prognosis isn't good. We all have faith and hope that she will get through this. Everyone out there please say and extra prayer for her and keep her, and those who are less fortuante, in your thoughts. Remember than no matter how bad things are in your life, there are those out there for whom things are worse.

My brother-in-law is the oldest of four children (Omar, forgive me if I get any of this wrong) and has been the father figure for his siblings. He's also been a bit of a grounding incluence on my sister. I want him to know, that in good times and in bad, that he has more than just his immediate family there for him. I may not be able to help much, but I am here for him if he needs someone to talk to, no judgements, no need for pretense. I consider him to be more than just my brother-in-law, but more of a brother, slightly younger, but still. Times are going to be rough and he'll need someone he can talk to. I know that he has a hard time opening-up to others, truly exposing his weaknesses, frailties, and fears. He needs to know that he's not alone.

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