Manuel, Ben and Ron, Jeannette's uncles.

This is a picture taken long ago of three of my four brothers.  I am particularly close to them because we grew up together.  My sisters and younger brother came later in our lives.  There's a fourteen year gap between me and my youngest sister. 
Manuel, Ben and Ron have dealt with several life changing things in their lives. 
My brother Manuel died in 2004.  He had moved to Donna, Texas years ago and had settled down with a lovely woman named Maria.  He died of massive heart attack.  I flew down with my parents and brought his ashes back to my home town of Corcoran, Ca.  We buried him at the Corcoran Cemetery.  Manuel was an active wholesome person.  He loved working out and staying fit.  But what he loved the most was Maria. Also his nine dogs. Manuel had a terrific sense of humor and was always the life of the party.  He was tall and handsome and had a positive impact on anyone that met him for the first time.  I miss him so much. 
My brother Ben (with white suit) is a very loving man.  More than anything in his life, he loves all his children.  Right now he is going through a difficult time in his life.  His son died a week ago.  The funeral will take place on December 11, 2011. In Bakersfield, Ca.  I plan on being there for my brother whom I adore.  We are very close. 
My brother Ron lives here in Fresno. He has one son who lives in Corcoran.  He has made such a tremendous change in his life.  What a great testimony he has to share.  I love him with all my heart. 
All my brothers loved holding Jeannette when she was a baby. They loved her so much.  I know my brother and Jeannette are in Heaven now.  It's just that I miss them so much.
Today is Saturday and I am determined not to be sad today.  I will focus on my other daughter and her family today.

In my heart I ache for my Jeannette and for times long ago when I had all my brothers together here.