Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Memories, precious memories
Paul, Paul, Paul. I can't get him out of my head. He's just too sweet. At first, when he died, I felt like, "This isn't happening." It seemed not real, like a dream. Some people might have no idea how I felt, while others knew exactly how I felt. You might have an experience of a sibling's death.
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Jack:
This is my first trip to your new blog site. I LOVE it! What a bright young man you are...so articulate and expressive!
I want you to know that you have been in my prayers non-stop. I lost my only sibling, my brother, when I was growing up, and I hurt so deeply for you. My experience was, of course, not just like yours. I know that no two experiences are ever the same; but, I do know how it hurts. I am an "older" woman now, but I want you to know that if you ever want to get together to visit about "what it is like to lose a brother and a best friend," I am always here for you. I also want you to know that I believe you will find that God will give you many opportunities in life to celebrate the positive difference Paul has made in the person you are and the person you become. He will also give you many opportunities to help others who go through similar experiences.
Keep that blog site going!
I continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.
Love,
Krys Goree
I can't wait to read more of your blog! Way to go! Maybe I need to start one!
Thanks for the picture of your costumes. I LOVE your glasses - you are pretty scary, but that cracked me up! (My boys wear glasses, too.) I hope you and "Pablo" have a great time in whatever you do tonight! My boys and I are going to the Fall Festival at our church. My 11 year old is going as Zorro and my 5 year old hasn't decided between two things - an Indian or a Fireman.
Mrs. Melissa (in Alabama)
Jack, you're right that no one who hasn't lost a sibling has any idea what you are feeling. I still think of Paul every day, and Colin and I talk about him a lot. One "good" thing that will come out of this in the future is that when you know someone who loses a sibling, you'll be able to comfort them like no one else can. That's small comfort now, though. Thanks for sharing your heart with us.
I am very sorry that you have experienced the lost of your little brother. That must be a very rough thing to go through. I think you are an amazing young man - so articulate! Your parents must be very proud. I hope you continue to update this site - I am looking forward to reading about your adventures.
Jack,
Thanks for sharing what it feels like to lose a sibling. I often wonder how my kids are feeling. I hope they get to meet you someday---maybe at a Baylor Homecoming!
Marlo Salamy
Jack - it is fun to read your update and to see how things are in YOUR world! What an articulate fella you are. Thank you for sharing with us how you feel about Paul. I didn't even know him but have prayed for your family for many years, now. I am so glad your mom and dad have you and Whit to keep them hopping! Have a safe trick or treating night. From Mrs. Susan in Dallas
Jack,
You're right, no one knows how you felt when Paul passed away. Each member of your family hurt differently in some ways and the same in some ways. You all have made such special memories that you will hold in your heart forever. I bet that the postings on your blog will help others who are going through a hard time. God has given you a very special gift of writing (do you get this from your Mom??). Thank you and your family for sharing stories and pictures of Paul so that we all can know him and enjoy his sense of humor!!
Blessings,
D. Lightfoot
Jack - Great JOB!!!I want you to know this is the first time I have ever posted anything on anyone's BLOG! I am so proud of you for being such a great communicator. You are following in your Dad's footsteps.
I miss your little brother too and always will. He is very very special to me and so is your whole family including you. I know your heart will hurt for a long time BUT God works all things for good (as you may have heard many times) and is already using you to help other people even through this blog. I can't wait to see what happens on this site. I'll keep checking back.
Dr. Meaghan Granger
Jack,
We can't even begin to imagine how you must feel. But, we have always loved you and knowing that you are hurting makes us love you more!
Justin and Kaela
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