We found out last night that my brother-in-law passed away on Thursday night in his sleep. We were one of the last ones to find out.

My husband's family is very dysfunctional - a lot of abuse happened from their parents and none of them have ever recovered from it, my husband included. None of the siblings have ever really gotten along, except for my BIL and my husband. They used to love to go fishing and talk together all the time. He died two days after his 78th birthday.

I'm concerned for my husband. Monday is the wake, and then he will be cremated afterwards. Everyone is coming, and I dread the thought of going. The pain this family has suffered is apparent when they are all together. I ask for your prayers and support during this difficult time.

Thank you.

Mary Alice