The Archangel Raphael (Photo credit: Aleteia)
Sir Walter Scott
Marmion (1808)
Jean-Pierre died this morning.
Last night, the hospital provided little beds so his wife and my niece Marie-France could be with him.
I have now lost 16 siblings. Most died in infancy or early childhood of a congenital blood disease. Yet, we had a happy childhood. My mother was very proud of us. She entered Jean-Pierre in a contest. He won the most beautiful baby of the year award.
Our Belgian friend, Mariette Proumen, and my mother designed and sewed beautiful clothes for us. Mariette had been the wardrobe mistress of the Brussels Opera. Her husband, Henri Proumen, a jeweller, and my father invented a perpetual clock. They were as close as brothers. We learned Belgian French, but we were also students of madame Leclair, the best diction and drama teacher in the province of Quebec.
Life in the red-brick house was the best. We could see forever.
Raphael is the healer among Archangels. He rescued my brother whose death was truly merciful.
I thank all of you for being with me and with Jean-Pierre as he entered eternity.
Love to everyone 💕
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My deepest sympathies, Micheline…
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How kind of you. Thank you.
Micheline
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This is such sad news, Micheline. I’m very sorry to hear that your brother has passed away. Sending my condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts.
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I thank you very much. We will miss him, but he is no longer in pain and totally helpless. My kindest thoughts. Micheline
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My deepest sympathy, Micheline, to you and your family. I am glad your brother’s wife and daughter were able to be with him, and that you had a chance to visit before he died. My kindest and sincerest regards. Amanda
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Dear Amanda, I thank you for being there during the final months of Jean-Pierre’s life. He was my older and beloved brother. We couldn’t leave Jean-Pierre alone at any time when he was near death. He needed to know he was not alone. Moreover, it was not possible for the nurses and the staff of a hospital to look after a dying patient. Once he knew he was dying, he asked that nothing be done to prolong his life. We were with him during the Last Rites and he received a love message from all of us. I have fond memories of him. Thank you Amanda and take care of yourself. Love, Micheline
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Derrick, I’ve cried so much that my eyes are burning, but his death was a blessing. Love, Micheline 🙂
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That is some consolation. Love, Derrick
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Derrick, It is consolation. He had a sense of humour. He told us that this was his “expiry date.” Love, Micheline
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Have my deep condolences.
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I thank you very much. Salutations and en embrace from Venice is all I need, and all we need. Kindest thoughts, Micheline
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Toute ma sympathie Micheline
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Mille fois merci. Jean-Pierre ne souffre plus. C’est une consolation. Le cancer l’a foudroyé. Amitiés, Micheline
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