We just learned of the passing of a friend's son....19 years old, to a tradgic accident. He fought the good fight for a good week before his family decided to let him go!
I can't, even for a moment, pretend to know what it's like to lose a child after 19 years. I can't, for even a moment, pretend to know what his mom is going through. And I can't, for even a moment, pretend to know how much his family will miss him.
But I do, for a lifetime, know the pain of losing someone close. And I do, for a lifetime, see the pain in my mom's eyes when we talk about my brother, even the good times. And I will, for a lifetime, always cherish the ones I have in my life now, and remember with great memories the ones who have gone before me.
So for tonight, I will love a little deeper, I will breathe in the scent of my children, feel their love, and I will hold them a little longer, and savor each and every moment. And tonight, in our prayer chain, I will include Casey, that God may wrap his loving arms around him to bring him home. And I will pray for all those that know and love him most, that they may find solace for their grief, in good times, great memories, and all the love in the world!
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Stopping by from SITS...so sorry about the loss of your friend's son, as well as for your brother. ((hugs)) and thanks for the reminder to cherish each moment.
No parents should bury their children. I'm sorry to hear about your friend's loss. I can only imagine the pain and heartache your friend is going through right now. I'm also sorry to hear about your brother. Sometimes we all need to slow down and appreciate the things and people we have with us. Take care.
Oh goodness. My worst fear ever! I cannot even imagine my children going before me. I hope that God is surounding this family & that they may find joy in the life he lived & the time that they did get to be with him. So sad.
That would be so hard. What a good friend you are. Cherish the moments, because life is all about the moments...until the moments are gone.
Thanks for the reminder!
I'm so sorry to hear this....it scares the crap out of me too. =(
A beautiful, beautiful tribute. Sending a prayer as well.
It just cuts me to the quick to hear about someone so young dying like this. Blessings on him and his family.
That is just heartbreaking!!! :(
I am so sorry for your friend's loss and in turn yours.
So very, very sad. I cannot even consider this happening to me. That family must just be devastated.
Stopping by from SiTS - my thoughts are with the family and you, their friends at this time of loss... I was at a memorial service this past weekend for my mother's godson whom we lost tragically to cancer at 24 years old a few years ago, and while we are able to remember the good times more now, it is still raw to know that someone so young was taken far too soon...
My heart goes out to your friend's family. I am so sorry that anyone ever has to experience such a tremendous loss.
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