Life's too short to just barely exist.
My big brother Pete passed away three years ago Wednesday.
This is the picture of him I have at my desk, which means I end up staring at it. A lot.
Sometimes it makes me smile, sometimes cry (usually both) but it always makes me feel like he is at peace, yet still full of life, even though he is no longer physically with us.
Pete was an amazing person, truly unique, full of love, life and laughter.
He was a best friend to many, including myself. He had the enthusiasm, generosity, and caring to turn any negative situation into a positive one, and the ability to make anyone smile at the drop of a hat.
He was a talented drummer and musician overall.
He was a fast talker with a slight stutter.
He loved to sing, dance, hug and kiss.
He was a perfectionist in some ways, and completely lax in others.
He was hilarious.
He was sincere.
He was my rock.
I cannot believe he has been gone for three years... in the back of my mind I am half expecting him to show up somewhere, and join me again in this life, like he was gone on an extended vacation.
My life would be so different if he were still here, and I miss him more than I ever thought possible.
I am sad that I will never have a new photo to share of my brother Pete, but the memories I have of the times we shared together are worth more than anything to me.
Rest in Peace, Pete! You are alive and strong in my heart and mind until I see you again!
Linking up to Christopher & Tia's Flashback Friday.
4 comments:
Sending lots of hugs your way Clare - I do know what it is like to lose a big brother....
Love this picture.
And love YOU!
xxooxxoo
"Life is too short to just barely exist". That was extremely moving.
Death is such a hard thing to deal with. I totally understand the part where you said you sort of expect him to just show up somewhere one day, like hes just on vacation. A very good life long friend of mine passed several years ago, and I don't really ever talk about her, or think about her death, because to me she was SUCH a beautiful person, that theres just no way she can actually be gone. Its like she just lives really far away. My memories are still so fresh, even though they're so old, that they'll last forever.
Anyways, this was a wonderfully written post, that I felt and understood deeply.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. I can tell from the picture that he was awesome xinfinity.
Big hug to you Clare. This picture makes me smile.
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