Their Brother's Keeper...

As I said before, all of his family has been there to support him. I also said that I would not be posting much about them to respect their privacy. I have to say this though. Anyone who knows him, knows that he is a friendly guy. A person who can talk to anyone, he can find something to talk to absolutely anyone about. He is the same in his family. He and his siblings are all very different, however he is the glue that holds them all together. He plans activities, directs conversations, tells jokes, and makes everyone feel comfortable. These days and weeks have been stressful on all of us, not having him to lighten our moods, and buffer our differences. We have all managed, falling into routines of sorts. Everyone is there doing what they can, trying to pass the days. What stands out the most to me from this time is MA and MB, and their selfless devotion. They have been his quiet sentinels, often taking the last night and wee morning shifts at the hospital, barely sleeping, talking to him, exercising him, just being there for him. Hours upon hours they have logged. Never a complaint, often thanking me for "letting" them be there. They have travelled the greatest distance, continue to travel that distance. They have adjusted their personal and professional lives so they could both be here in the beginning and now trade off so one is here weekly. They log hours and miles in the car, only to spend hours at his side. He would be so proud of them. So humbled by them. Selfless, quiet devotion, sacrifices, unending patience, love. They are truly their brother's keeper.