Thank you my friend, @jayna, for this thoughtful response. Writing for me is like the therapist's couch. Getting this out has been helpful.
Life is meant to be lived
Yes, exactly. My brother certainly lived. He set a model for me...he was a good brother.
I see that on the horizon
We can't dwell on what will be. That just robs us of the present.
Please do round up the picture of you as a child. When I saw the movie To Kill a Mockingbird (with Gregory Peck) I thought Scout looked just like me at that age.😇
I read your response several times. Your sincere sentiments are most appreciated. Warm hugs to you my friend.