Cherish the Memories

[Warm Breezes]

My younger DB(39) passed away Monday leaving behind 2 very young children and wife. I was going through our pictures today for my mother. They included our very first Carnival Cruise on the Inspiration that we took with my 2 DB's, DM and her husband. This was 9 years ago, before he met his wife. My kids were 8 and 11 at the time. This was one of only 2 vacations my DB ever took in his life. The first was with his HS band to Disney World. He never got to vacation with his wife and kids due to finances. I cry today because of this as I looked through these pictures of that cruise. Pictures of him doing the Macarena with my 2 kids in the MDR and of him on stage doing the Austin Powers dance class with my DD. Memories I will cherish forever. Memories his 1 and 6 year old boys will never have. Hug your kids today and tell them you love them and cherish the time you have with your family.

Edited September 17, 2014 by Warm Breezes

[Delta Dear]

So sorry to read the news about your brother. May you and you family find comfort in the memories.

[elainmir]

So sorry to hear you lost your brother. Prayers and blessings for you and your family.

[Disconnections]

Sorry for your loss, Warm Breezes.

[KPfromCT]

So sorry to hear about your brother:(:(

Hopefully the happy memories you have of him, with your kids, will help in the healing process.

Again, I am so sorry.

Every day is a gift...

[ShakyBeef]

Warm Breezes,

 

I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain you and your family are going through. My prayers for your comfort and healing.

[cruzn buckeye]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your brother... he will always be your heart... thoughts and prayers are with you ....

[K8S]

Thank you for sharing and the reminder to cherish everyday. I am sorry for your loss.

[pghsteelerfan]

I am so sorry for the loss of your DB. I know the feeling first hand...we lost my DB suddenly three years ago. I hope all of you can find comfort in the good memories you have. It's very hard at first and memories will bring tears, but as time goes on, they will start bringing smiles again. I will keep you and all of your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[springs741]

There is another side of grief where the tears still flow but not as often.

Where memories bring smiles not just sadness.

Where blessings are recognized not just struggles.

Where joy and peace are present not just sorrow.

Where you are remembered not just mourned.

 

This was shared with me when I lost my father from The Grief Toolbox. I hope you find comfort in the words.

[SMSACE6]

I am very sorry for you and your familie's loss of your brother. I know that you will cherish those memories, and hope that they will also bring you some comfort.

[sweetsixteencruisers]

I'm so sorry for your families loss, Warm Breezes.

 

 

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[PathfinderEss]

Sorry for your loss. You have some great memories to remember him by, pass them on to his children.

[jsfromsc]

I'm very sorry for your loss, Warm Breezes. I'm glad you have such great memories of your vacation together to include with all the special memories you have of your brother. Wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

[Warm Breezes]

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

[missdebi]

Thanks for reminding me that in our daily lives of hustle and bustle in the end it is about our time together.

[crewsweeper]

Condolences to you and your family on the sad loss of your DB, Warm Breezes. :(

[ncovert]

My younger DB(39) passed away Monday leaving behind 2 very young children and wife. I was going through our pictures today for my mother. They included our very first Carnival Cruise on the Inspiration that we took with my 2 DB's, DM and her husband. This was 9 years ago, before he met his wife. My kids were 8 and 11 at the time. This was one of only 2 vacations my DB ever took in his life. The first was with his HS band to Disney World. He never got to vacation with his wife and kids due to finances. I cry today because of this as I looked through these pictures of that cruise. Pictures of him doing the Macarena with my 2 kids in the MDR and of him on stage doing the Austin Powers dance class with my DD. Memories I will cherish forever. Memories his 1 and 6 year old boys will never have. Hug your kids today and tell them you love them and cherish the time you have with your family.

 

I am very sorry for your loss.

 

I couldn't agree with you advice more.

[GRANNYOFSIX]

My younger DB(39) passed away Monday leaving behind 2 very young children and wife. I was going through our pictures today for my mother. They included our very first Carnival Cruise on the Inspiration that we took with my 2 DB's, DM and her husband. This was 9 years ago, before he met his wife. My kids were 8 and 11 at the time. This was one of only 2 vacations my DB ever took in his life. The first was with his HS band to Disney World. He never got to vacation with his wife and kids due to finances. I cry today because of this as I looked through these pictures of that cruise. Pictures of him doing the Macarena with my 2 kids in the MDR and of him on stage doing the Austin Powers dance class with my DD. Memories I will cherish forever. Memories his 1 and 6 year old boys will never have. Hug your kids today and tell them you love them and cherish the time you have with your family.

 

Thank you for your above words. I so appreciate that during this most difficult time for you and your family you reached out to your CC family to give us much needed and caring advice. I am very sorry for your loss.

[bonnie&clydecruzers]

Hug your kids today and tell them you love them and cherish the time you have with your family.

 

So sorry for your loss, but a great statement you made. People get so caught in life and forget whats really important. This is what made us decide to book a cruise to go with my GF parents(never been) since they are getting older. To cherish the moments that you get to spend with them while your able to and to make life long memories with them.

[magic&buddy]

You words have left me in tears and my heart goes out to you and your family. I pray for your family that the pain you are feeling will be replaced by wonderful memories like the ones you shared with us.

[tbbtravels]

So sorry to read about the loss of your brother.

Edited September 20, 2014 by tbbtravels