They would be 33…

Two years after I was born, my twin brothers came into the world. Andrew and Kevin.

Kevin died from SIDS when he was 15 weeks old. I remember the ambulance in the driveway and the gold curtains in my parents’ room. Andrew died from a drug overdose when he was 17. I remember feeling sad for my Mum.

That’s how I feel today. Sad for her. It’s their birthday and they would be turning 33.

On days like this, she cleans.

Love you Mum, hope you have a gentle Birthing Day and that those boys are having a beer together in heaven.

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Veronica (225 comments.) said December 20, 2007, 5:03 pm:

I’m so sorry. It must have been very hard for her.
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Trish (157 comments.) said December 20, 2007, 7:55 pm:

Give your mum a huge hug from me. I think it is a wonderful sentiment - that they will be sharing a beer in heaven today and cheering their Mum on.
I can’t imagine what it must have been like to lose a twin , then lose his brother 17 yrs later.
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Dawn (26 comments.) said December 20, 2007, 8:23 pm:

oh … just … oh …

Yes. I hope she has a gentle birthing day as well.
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Mum (subscribed) said December 20, 2007, 9:55 pm:

Thank you, darling girl of mine. I just know that somewhere out there, their souls have re-united.
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kim (30 comments.) said December 21, 2007, 5:49 am:

hugs to you both…(big hugs)
xxx
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Liz said December 21, 2007, 11:24 am:

Hugs to your mom and to you. I had the pleasure of meeting Andrew many years ago when we came for Christmas. I can only tell you how sorry I am. You have many angels watching over you.