Brothers and bread
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (347452)
Rockingham, Australia
February 1, 2025 2:16am CST
The photo is of another pretty outfit that was once worn by my nieces.
We went to see Vince’s eldest brother today. He is in hospice while the next eldest is in hospital. Both are terminally ill. They share a birthday.
The younger jokes that he wants to die before the eldest because the eldest has always been first in everything. Both are devout Catholics and are quite content to wait out their time.
In other news, today our supermarket had FOUR loaves of the bread we like. They usually only have two but I wrote how Vince said if they only have two, sales can’t be expected to increase. Yesterday there were three loaves; today there are four. I find it really funny. Can’t wait to see if there are five tomorrow.
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@Orson_Kart (7050)
• United Kingdom
1 Feb
I’m following your bread trail.
If you get to five, along with two fishes, you’ll be able to feed everyone! 


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@JudyEv (347452)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Feb
@1creekgirl It's quite exciting! We get in the shop and dash along to the bread aisle to check on how many loaves of 'our' bread there are. Ah well, small things amuse small minds. 

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@FourWalls (71874)
• United States
1 Feb
I’m sorry that Vince is enduring TWO brothers being terminally ill at the same time.
It’s good that the store is listening to you and carrying the bread you like!

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@FourWalls (71874)
• United States
2 Feb
@JudyEv — if you keep buying it, they’ll keep stocking it.
I’m glad their faith is keeping them strong.
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@snowy22315 (186009)
• United States
1 Feb
Oh poor Vince, and poor brothers. They seem to have a good attitude about it all though. I guess everyone can be thankful for that. Mutiplying loaves...good!
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@snowy22315 (186009)
• United States
2 Feb
@JudyEv I guess, waiting to die however, how depressing is that? You would wake up every day and think is this going to be it? Glad they have peace though.
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@JudyEv (347452)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Feb
@snowy22315 I hear what you're saying. It isn't anything to look forward to.
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@allknowing (141666)
• India
2 Feb
Customer's feedback has helped and that customer is Vince
Sorry to hear about the two brothers.

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@Juliaacv (52375)
• Canada
1 Feb
That is a cute child's outfit.
I'm sure that it brings back fond memories.
Vince and his siblings have certainly had a challenging go of it the past year or so with their health.
I know that hospice keeps one comfortable in their end stage, I hope that they can peacefully depart this life and pass over when their turn comes.
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@GardenGerty (162382)
• United States
1 Feb
The saga of the multiplying loaves. Very cute little outfit. I am sorry Vince is losing his brothers.
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@RebeccasFarm (92545)
• United States
1 Feb
Oh dear so sorry to know the end is near for Vinces two dear brothers Judy.
Funny yes about the bread..you have a good humour Judy.


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@RebeccasFarm (92545)
• United States
2 Feb
@JudyEv Yes so important I know Judy.
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@DaddyEvil (142596)
• United States
1 Feb

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@DaddyEvil (142596)
• United States
2 Feb
@JudyEv I'm sure the owner will be happy, too! 

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@JordanLader (5621)
• Sparta, Tennessee
1 Feb
If something is a good seller, you should always have more of it. Even if it's kept in the back until what's on the shelf sells. Not saying keep it for days but if it's something that sells out in like a few hours. It's what I try to do.
Happy birthday to your nieces!
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@JudyEv (347452)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb
@JordanLader No problem. Enjoy your day.
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@JordanLader (5621)
• Sparta, Tennessee
4 Feb
@JudyEv Oh sorry, I must have mixed it up while reading. It happens sometimes.
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@lilacskies (8128)
• United States
11 Feb
Thank you for the laugh regarding the bread! I needed that!
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@Tampa_girl7 (51776)
• United States
2 Feb
I’m sorry to hear about Vince’s brothers. I’m glad that they are at peace with the circumstances.
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@JudyEv (347452)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Feb
They have had good full lives and leave behind solid citizens in their children.
@RasmaSandra (82887)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Feb
That is just the cutest outfit, That is interesting about the loaves if it reaches to 6 surprised them and buy them all,
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@1creekgirl (42640)
• United States
2 Feb
I'm so sorry about Vince's brothers. Please tell him I'm praying for all of you.
That's funny, but good that you're getting the bread y'all like.
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@JudyEv (347452)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Feb
We bought two loaves this time but I can't really fit more in the freezer. 

@JudyEv (347452)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Feb
Thanks very much. There are seven siblings but a sister passed away some years ago.
