I am so, so sad for your family's sudden loss. Praying for peace and comfort for you as you lay your brother to rest. My deepest sympathies for your grief. Lots of love and hugs to you, Tazzy.
I am so, so sorry for your loss. I pray that the wonderful memories of your brother will help to ease the pain of his passing. I also pray that you and your family would know the comfort of God each moment of each day. Hugs.
I lost my brother tragically as well and he also had a heart of gold! I believe in God and he seems to take the good ones sometimes to guide others on a path of goodness from above! My brother is always, always with me now and I hope that your superior being guides you and your family to feel the presence of him closest to your heart! Its sounds like her had a fruitful and fullfilling life, as you set up his arrangements, remember how he would have wanted it! He will bump around, which will be painful at first, in your heart until he finds that cozy spot to be in forever and then your pain will ease!
You've shared a lot of stories about him and your SIL so I know how you feel right now. I lost my dad 6 yrs ago and although I know it's best for him to be free of all the pain and inconvinience, I miss all those days we'd discuss current events on the breakfast table. It was never the same again when he passed away.
Others say the pain eases as time pass by. Not for me, the pain of his loss is as fresh BUT it keeps me moving when I replay all our conversations in my mind; I'm glad I asked him ALL WWYD in situations like this? It helps me now that he's not here to guide me. I miss you dad.