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In Loving Memory to my Brother

"The loss you feel when a loved one dies is not the worst feeling in the world. Missing them for the rest of your life is the worst."

Today is the nineteenth anniversary of my brother's passing. Hard to believe he has been gone almost twenty years. The void in my heart and life never fills or goes away. It's part of me now.

Dear brother, though I feel your presence around me I would give anything to spend one last earthly day with you. You would be so proud of the wonderful adults your niece and nephew have become. You would adore, love and spoil your great niece and great nephews!

I believe in my heart you had something to do with the surprise, early birth of my great godchild today. Even from beyond you somehow managed to turn one of the shittiest days of my life into a happy one! It makes my heart smile going forward that our family has new life to celebrate every year on September 26 instead of just feeling grief and sadness!

Till we are together again, know that I love you and you are not forgotten!

Please give Dad a hug and kiss from me and I'll do the same from you for Mom!

🙏❤🕯❤🙏

"Many we loved have passed away too soon, without reason. We remembered them often in a thousand different ways. In the morning, in the night, when we look at the stars, a date, a song, a place, a smell." -Unknown

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@rosanna-brava(70)· 830d
I sympathize with your loss... and understand you very much... because 23 years ago my younger brother died of cancer at the age of 35...
@dunstuff(63)· 845d
feelinmg your pain lost my mum 6 years ago it doesnt get any easier especially this time of year
@lizelle(79)· 1030d
Awe @ninahaskin, I only now spotted your post while scrolling through Hive, what a hearfelt touching tribute to your brother! I am so sorry that you lost him at such a young age, but thankful that you now have a new life to celebrate on his special day, even though it will be bittersweet💔
@mell79(65)· 1050d
It was devastating to lose a loved one. I completely get how you're feeling. This is such a beautiful tribute to him. May peace be upon his soul.
@thebighigg(78)· 1052d
I can't believe I missed this one. I'm sorry to hear you lost him so young. It's one of those things that never really heals. I've heard that memories fade, but they really don't, and the emotions never leave and leave scars.

Congratulations on the new great god child! I hope it helps make this day a lot more pleasant next year. I honestly forget many traumatic dates, probably not the healthiest way to cope with loss... I've had a lot of them and military service definitely has a lot of blame for that one.

I hope you have a great day today!
@farm-mom(73)· 1068d
What a wonderful tribute to your brother, he must have been a beautiful soul. Such a sweet and lovely post Nina.

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@eolianpariah2(73)· 1069d
such a nice tribute. wonderful photos. though your brother is gone he is clearly still in your heart. cherish the memories.
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@thealliance(74)· 1071d
Big hugs mama.
@kerrislravenhill(74)· 1072d
I can truly understand your loss @ninahaskin, you and your brother have a very strong resemblance too. I lost my Roommate and best friend for more than 20 years just this Monday to Cancer. The pain feels overwhelming at this time and the struggle against depression and grief is keep on a hairs width balance by a veil of composure and sheer strength. Eventually, the pain will diminish as I recall our best memorable times. She said, "I'll be waiting for you." ✝️
@erikah(83)· 1072d
It's heartbreaking to lose a sibling, I don't know what I would do, don't even want to imagine the moment or the time that comes after. He will always live in your heart and memories and now he's remembered on Hive as well. A big hug from you my dear friend 🤗
@artmom(74)· 1072d
It’s hard to loose our close people. I can feel the pain. In 7 years since I lost 5 relatives. One of them is my dad. It’s hard each time I think of him or see a picture of him. I find my joy in raising my kids and trying to concentrate on their future. Hugs to you @ninahaskin.
@jacey.boldart(73)· 1072d
One of my brothers has been gone 7 years now. It's still kind of surreal at times.

It's funny what the time does, if you told me it was just too years ago instead, I would believe it. Time flies so fast.

I love your tribute to your brother and am glad you now have something to celebrate instead.

(( hugs ))
@gems.and.cookies(69)· 1073d
I have a sister and 4 brothers and have been very fortunate to still have them all around. So I couldn't exactly say, "I know how you feel." But the profoundness of your words express just how I will surely feel when I lose one. It prepares me for the worst that I know will eventually come, either for me (if they go ahead) or for them (if I go first). And if it's the former, I will always remember this tribute of yours to help me in my grief. Thank you🙏🙏🙏
@ayamihaya(68)· 1073d
That very heart touching, can’t say anything about siblings because I never had any. But I do wish if I had an older brother. The bond of brother and sister is very pure and strong. I do feel your painful feelings also undying love for your brother. That’s a really sweet message for your brother.
@coquicoin(74)· 1073d
This is a touching tribute to your brother. And wherever he is on another plane, he is for sure smiling. Big hugs, @ninahaskin!
@old-guy-photos(77)· 1073d
So sad and incredibly painful, but I am glad you now can see a bit of light on the day going forward with the birth of your great godchild. Big hugs, Nina.
@graciousvic(66)· 1073d
It really hurt losing a loved one I know his at peace and watching over you. Keep being strong sis !LADY
@thebigsweed(73)· 1073d
They say that time heals all, but when someone passes way too young and is loved so dearly passing time only has us asking what should and could have been. The arrival of a newborn on the same date as your brother's passing is a reminder that he's watching from above.

Wonderful tribute to your brother, God bless
@jhymi(75)· 1073d
This is such a heartwarming tribute. Even though the hurt must be immense, you're finding a way to bear it like a champion. I'm happy the grief of today has transcended into something happy for you. I wish you all the best and happiness in the world, even as you go through this, dearest @ninahaskin.🌺💜
@zirochka(79)· 1073d
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@pizzabot(60)· 1073d
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@beeber(73)· 1073d
Dear @ninahaskin ❤️ Yes, time can not heal every wound, some seem to stay forever. Or they became part of our way, directing us to what we are now. Reminds me of the brother I never had. Long time ago he never was born, died in the 3rd month. But sometimes I feel there is someone I miss without knowing him. How would life have been with a little brother at my side? Sending you a hug and also welcome to the new born child ❤️ the circle of life ❤️
@ninahaskin(72)· 1073d
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@qwerrie(78)· 1073d
I finished reading 'The Forsyte Saga' yesterday... it is all about passing away. Feel your sorrow.
@melinda010100(80)· 1073d
A beautiful tribute that touches my heart. My brother has been gone for 18 years and your words make me miss him terribly tonight. I'm glad you have reasons to celebrate this day now.

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@steemflow(80)· 1073d
19 years is a too long time , I can feel the pain in you and how much h you have missing him. It is not easy to forget someone so close to us. It's been 4 month of my Dad demise and I still spend time around his bed everyday, as he was sleeping .... it is not easy at all.

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