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Old 06-18-2014, 12:19 PM
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BlueSkies1
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There are online sites and help groups for those who are dying. A very good friend of mine died from cancer and he and his wife were very supported by hospice groups. They were both ready emotionally by the time he died. Of course not all the hurt can be wiped away, nor all the fear, but these types of groups are very helpful. I'm sure some of those groups don't care what the reason is for the dying as they are not all going to be about cancer--just helping move through the phases to acceptance. You could search the internet for such sites. They surely would have some good pointers on how you can help him and your family.
There are grieving forums too, if you feel they could help you after he has passed.

Favorite music like Florence said, and how about favorite anything! Favorite foods, tv shows, whatever reasonable things he wants.
Do you have photo albums or videos? Perhaps going back having long talks about the days of your lives together. Kids too although growing up in the same house remember some things exactly the same, and yet other things with a completely different perspective. You could really enjoy getting closer to your brother and will have those memories of those talks forever. Could include a lot of laughs, tears, smiles, and hugs.
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