This is my special blog for those family members who have passed on to better place so I couldn't let this day go by without thinking of my brother Nick. Today was his birthday.
Nick passed away last April 2007. He had been sick a long time. We lost touch towards the last couple of weeks of his life and I really feel badly about this. We had been close until he got really sick and was medicated a lot. Also, we lived in different parts of the country. He was in Ohio and I was here in Nevada. His kids were not good about keeping in touch with me. I did hear from his oldest son after Nick had died. The last time I saw Nick was October 2006 and we emailed often after that time.
Nick was eight years older than me. He was an accomplished pianist. He was a chemist and retired from Monsanto in Dayton, Ohio. He had three children. His first wife died of cancer and so did his second wife. He had COPD.
He had a terrific sense of humor and I will always remember how he could make me laughed. I really do miss not being able to call and talk to him.
The other day my oldest son Don was standing by the table where I was sitting and reading. I had said something silly and Don busted out laughing - his laugh was exactly like my brother's laugh. I was glad to hear that sound.
