Monday, February 18, 2008

A sad day for the family

Today marks the 4th anniversary of the death of Kevin's brother.  There is an article here about it.

I don't cry every day about Steve any more.  That's a sign of moving forward, but it makes me feel guilty, too!  Steve was never the type to want someone to be terminally sad.  He would say, "What are you doing?  Move on!  Laugh about the good times!"

I've not dealt with losing folks my age.  I've lost grandparents, but they were old!  Steve should still be here, and it's hard to wrap my own head around.  Not only do I have to explain it to myself, I have to let the girls know why it happened!

I don't spend a lot of time sad, and very little time depressed.  Yet, to watch what this day does to Kevin and the family is so hard to deal with. 

Here's to Steve's memory.  May we all laugh a million laughs about the silly things that you did.
 

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a great news article, you can tell he was and is much loved hugs............ Sherry

Anonymous said...

That is such a nice article!!! He had to have been a great man.  I admire emregency workers and firefighters.

Anonymous said...

Rachel, I am so sorry about Steve, he seemed like a great guy, Hugs Lisa

Anonymous said...

Iwent over and read the article...I am so sorry for your family's loss of such a wonderful person...I know how grief feels...and I am praying for you all.
love ya,
carlene

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your family's loss.  Here's to some great memories and the laughs they will bring. Estela

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to your family.

You are very lucky not to have experienced a lot of losses yet. Very blessed.
Pam

Anonymous said...

I understand. The 17th was the fifth year for my mama