My sister just died - Sarah Bryan Miller, Jan. 1952 to Nov. 2020

[MrDB]

Sorry to hear of your sisters passing Wade. She sounds like quite a character.

She and I were probably in the building together at Powell Hall a few times.

[salsarev]

So sorry for your loss. Praying for God's comfort for you, your family and friends.

[Wade Hampton]

I’m sorry to hear that, RD. So you know exactly how I feel and what I’m going through, because you’re going through it yourself.

Like I wrote earlier in this thread, grief comes in unpredictable waves, and it won’t always present itself the same way each time.

My father and I were very close, and when he died in 2016 it completely tore me up. It’s not quite the same with my sister because of her horrible ten years of dealing with cancer. Because she suffered so much, it was kind of a relief for her to take her last bow and exit the stage.

But she fought it with all the determination she could summon, which I’m convinced that someone with a less steely sense of self-worth would have succumbed years ago.

In one of our last phone calls she told me that she wanted to stay alive long enough to vote in the Presidential Election. (I’ll let you guess how she voted. Hint: she was a traditionalist.) She lived long enough to vote, and got a few other weeks besides.

As should be clear by now, she had a very strong will, and with her civic duty accomplished, she made her exit.


whm

[fitness1]

Really Sorry Wade - sounds like she was a wonderful person on all accounts

Lost my brother suddenly 16 years ago, and I think of him every day.


As a good friend says "Those who are lovingly remembered are not lost"


Here's a tune - not sure if you are aware of it. It helped me heal when my
Brother and my Dad passed. Hope it does the same for you.

[Glennwillow]

Wade,

I am so sorry about the loss of your sister! What a lovely and accomplished woman! I share your pain, Wade.

I'm glad you have your church to provide solace and meaning at a time like this, Wade.

Please take care!

- Glenn

[TRose]

Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

Male or female?



In our family not only were there multiple Sedgwicks, but several of our female relatives had Bryan for their first names, too. We had an Aunt Bryan and a female cousin named Cousin Bryan Foote.



As the old joke goes: How are Charlestonians and the Chinese alike?



Both drink tea, eat rice and worship their ancestors....





whm

Hey Wade,
I had an Uncle Bryan who ultimately lived and worked in Columbia, SC who has passed away. My older brother is named for him.

[spock]

I am genuinely sorry for your loss.

Some people are born into this world with a certain irrepressible spark that is impossible to miss when you look into their eyes, it is fixed and present from an early age, and rarely extinguished until the life force itself has succumbed. I see that spark in your sister's eyes. She may sometimes, maybe even oftentimes, have exhibited more of the devilish persuasion than angelic, but devoid of energy and passion she was not, and there's a lot to be said for that in this externally worshipped, conformity driven world.

I hope St Peter is ready for her. Things are about to get interesting.

[TBman]

Sorry for your loss Wade.

The love in our hearts for those we have lost never fades.

[The Bard Rocks]

it sounds like you lost more than just a sister here, Wade. God be with both of you; it's a hard time.

[guitar george]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful and talented sister. My sincere condolences go out to you and all your grieving relatives and friends.

[bsman]

I'm sorry to hear this. It definitely sounds like she was nobody to trifle with! I hope you can keep the memory of her fresh.

[Dr. Spivey]

My sincere condolences, Wade.

[GuitarsFromMars]

My condolences, sir.

[GCWaters]

Beautiful tribute, Wade...so very sorry for your loss!

[hairpuller]

So sorry for your loss, Wade. I lost my dear sister, Kristina, at the tender age of 42 to cancer. Still miss her every day.

God speed,
scott