2.03.2011

A Short Letter to My Brother....


Dear Jason,


If this is what heaven looks like....I'm jealous. This sight was so breathtaking. I thought all about you as I flew high in the sky home to my family. And I cried. I miss you. We all do.

Love,
me



{sorry mom + dad if this made you cry. but look how beautiful that is. my younger brother , 34 years old, died six months ago from brain cancer. we have treasured memories we hold deep in our hearts of him.}



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21 comments:

  1. truly beautiful (both the photo and your words).

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  2. wow. it is beautiful! i never cease to be amazed at the creative genius of our god.

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  3. This is such a precious letter. I too, lost my brother about 4 years ago. He was my very best friend and his death was such a tragedy in my family's lives. I, too, often wonder what he is seeing as he is basking in the glow of our Lord and Savior in Heaven.
    So sweet. Thinking of you as I know there are good days and bad days.

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  4. Yes, you did make me cry, but his view is definitely amazing. Today makes 6 months since he died. Did you know that when you posted this?
    We love you J.

    Mom

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  5. Hugs to you and your family this morning. Heaven I am sure is breathtaking.

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  6. That is beautiful. So sorry for your loss. I hate cancer and death so much. So hard but someday we'll see their faces again!

    Blessings,
    Mel
    Please feel free to stop by: Trailing After God

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  7. Oh girl. I hate that you have a reason to write this letter. Hugs and love to you all. <3

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  8. I'm right there with you...been a difficult few days. I was surprised when I saw this post because you think you are alone and then quickly realize you are not! Miss him like crazy...all his funny sayings and doings. Jack comes home from group each week and although it has been great for him, it makes me sad every Thursday when he hops in the car and talks all about Uncle J and Aunt Lorraine and what they discussed and what he learned. He has definitely helped me! Did Blake make a treasure box? Jack's is on his dresser and he wrote on little pieces of paper tons of memories he had of each of them..it was so sweet..and even sweeter that most of them are just written on the back of a receipt he found in the car when he thought of something. He keeps asking for a picture of each of them to place in there, which I need to do. That reminds me! Hope you have a happy day. You are not alone.

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  9. So touching. Thanks for sharing with us. Hugs to you and your family.

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  10. I took a similar photo on the plane to Nashville - I always love looking down on the Earth from above. Sending you hugs as you struggle with your loss. It was nice to meet you at Blissdom.

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  11. so sad. You are a sweet sister. I'm so sorry to hear about this.

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  12. So beautiful. Love your letters. This one was very touching.

    Nichole
    from Barn Creations

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  13. I think it's wonderful that you celebrate him, think of him often and talk to him. You are still healing but he is in a WONDERFUL place and always with you. Hugs to you April! I hope you are smiling when you think of all your wonderful times together.

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  14. this took my breath away.
    simply beautiful....

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  15. Made me cry, too. But I love when the Lord shows us things like that so we take those special moments to remember our family and friends in Heaven! And that truly looks like Heaven.

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  16. You had me at this post! I just came across your blog (from another one). Read this post and was instantly touched. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, but wow simply beautiful:)

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  17. This is beautiful. Prayers to you and your family.

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  18. Wow, I can not even imagine. My hubby lost his brother in college. The letter is amazing. I wonder if he does this sort of thing in his head for his brother. I am sure he does! Thanks for posting. I am sorry for your loss, but it sure does make us appreciate life and its delicacy.

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  19. april~this is gorgeous. i lost my beautiful oldest sister to cancer on 9/28/10. there are so many times i want to call her and tell her something and then reality hits. it's one of the saddest things i have ever endured. blessings to you and your family.xo

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