Posted by Karen on January 17, 2009, 2:36 pm
208.102.34.184
My half brother Dan from Oregon has been dealing with a heart condition the past couple of years. He was on disability and he and his wife had separated. She called to tell me he died. I have had a bad feeling I was going to get a call like this. However, it wasn't his heart, instead as usual in my family he commited suicide. He has 3 boys and a girl. Megan his daughter is the youngest at 13. His first two sons were from a previous marriage and then Jordan is Megan's older brother. I didn't get to meet Dan until after my dad commited suicide in 1976. So the total now stands at 4 who succeeded in their attempts and 1 attempt that failed (my first nephew) who instead later died at the age of 23 as a passenger in a head on collision. He had a 10 day old little girl. I know life can get pretty depressing at times but there are always better days ahead. I have had deep depression before but fought my way out of it. I guess some people take what they think is the "easy way out" which to me is a totally abstract way of thinking. How could anyone believe by taking their own life it would be easier. I understand that times (especially now) with the economy and everything the way it is it's hard knowing what will hit you in the face today or tomorrow. I know things were very rough for him, he spent a large part of the past 2 years living in his RV behind the rental house of a friend all by himself. He had no where else to go and no money to even be able to afford an apt. I understand, we all understand how things happen in your life that you weren't expecting, but you have to deal with. How many of us ever asked for bc. Not a single one. But we deal with it. For those that practice Christianity please pray for his soul. For those that practice another religion or way of dealing please send positive thoughts his way and for his family. Thanks everyone. I think I was in shock when I found out and it is finally hitting me today.
Responses: