My nephew is getting remarried this coming weekend, April 18, his father, my brother, passed away April 4, 1997, at the age of 51. 29 years!!!
I was looking for pictures of my brother, Andy and thought I would share a couple. They want to put his picture up at their wedding. Her parents are both gone, and they want to celebrate all three of them - so sweet.
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My dad, me, Rick, my mom, and my brother.
All my nuclear family is gone now.
Andy and myself.
Half-Brother, Andy, Me, Dad, Half-sister.
My brother and father are gone - and yikes, I will probably be next.
My brother was just the sweetest man you ever knew. He loved his family dearly. His daughter was in the Navy, and he came over almost every day with new pictures of her with her children. He would give anyone the shirt off his back. He was a lot more of a relaxed personally than I ever was. He didn't really get too nervous or excited about things.
I think this was one of the saddest days of my entire life when he died.
I actually wailed.
Can't say I understand it, but I trust it was for the best.
I know he would be so excited about Joey getting married and Jessica is wonderful.
Andy had two children - three grandchildren - six great-grandchildren.
My grandson was named in memory of him.
Oh, what a wonderful tribute to your brother. I am so sorry for your loss, even though it's been a long time...we don't forget those we love. I am sure he will be there in spirit to witness and celebrate this happy event. I do wonder about what our loved ones can see and know about our events here on earth. Somehow I think they know and they are celebrating with us. Praying the wedding will be a beautiful day and tribute to those loved ones who have gone on before. They certainly have left an amazing legacy. Thank you for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for the loss of your brother...We lose so many of our family members; it's just hard.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely couple! Much happiness to them!
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Donna
This is such a nice tribute to your brother, he sounds like such a blessing to many. I'm glad they are honoring him at the wedding!
ReplyDeleteNo one realizes the pain of losing a sibling until they experience it. I'm the only one left, too.
ReplyDeleteYour brother sounds like he was a gem of a person who cared deeply for his family, Sandie. I know you will always miss him, and I do hope this weekend's wedding will invite his presence into the celebration. I loved your wedding photos, too! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great tribute to Andy. He truly sounds like a wonderful person and I know those of y'all who loved him still remember and, like you, talk about him. What a legacy!
ReplyDeleteIt is hard loosing any family member. I have lost a sister and I know how that felt. But I think they are always close by in our hearts forever. Weddings are all so wonderful. Congrates to the newly weds!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun to look at old pictures? I bet your had some sweet memories of your brother when you were looking through them. It sounds like you were close. I like the picture of you and Andy at your wedding. I wish your nephew a beautiful wedding day this Saturday. And your brother will be there with you all in spirit.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful memories of your loved ones. I love when a family name is carried on, as you did with your Andy. It means so much. Seeing the photos was a treat, putting the names with the faces. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the wonderful Legacy photos. They are such tender memories and I think its great that family will be honored at your nephew's wedding. Lots of love will be present there.
ReplyDeleteHugs and enjoy your day with family.
Sue
You need to know that by mistake I deleted all my posts that I read in Feedly. I did however look to find yours.
ReplyDeleteI hope his wedding goes well. So much sadness. ((Hugs)) Thank you for sharing these precious photos. You are a beautiful bride. You have such beautiful words for your brother. Sounds like he was a wonderful, kind and loving man.
Wow! 51 was way too young -- it sounds like he was a wonderful person. Thank you for this post. ❤️
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Joey and Jessica. So glad they are paying tribute to their family members. So sweet. Janice
ReplyDeleteJoey and Jessica are such a sweet looking couple! I hope you are going to the wedding and will show is photos?? The photo of your brother with Jesus, I really believe he is there! Kindness and love are the most important and I know Jesus would say "Good work true and faithful servant"
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Such a lovely tribute ❤️ to your brother.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to your brother. I'm the last one left in my family as well. I had one brother who passed away at 57.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos and tribute to your brother. Wedding bells will bring much joy with them 💖
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to your nephew and his soon to be bride. I love weddings!! This is a beautiful tribute to your brother Sandie..Thanks for sharing these special photos with us.. Enjoy the wedding!! Eat some cake for me.
ReplyDeleteYou have so many wonderful memories. It is hard to be the last leaf on the tree
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your nephew and a very nice tribute to your brother. Very nice family pictures!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to your nephew and bride. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. I lost one of my brothers 2 years ago. I know it's not easy. This was a beautiful tribute to him. I loved seeing your pictures. I like looking back at my own older pictures too sometimes. I have so many photo albums, kids these days want all their pictures on a flash drive but then you can't pick them up and look through an album. My daughter rolls her eyes when I tell her she gets all my photo albums when I'm gone. 🤣
ReplyDeleteSandie what a wonderful sharing. I just cannot imagine how terrible it was to lose your dear brother. Only 51 - far too young to be gone. Also adored seeing your wedding photo with your beloved family and wonderful husband. Ah to be young again and do it all over. These are all precious pictures and they once again give me a glimpse of the special lady you are. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to your brother. Best wishes to your nephew and bride. So sorry about he loss of your brother and father. Blessings to you, Brenda.
ReplyDeleteThis is the sweetest tribute Sandie. I enjoyed all the photos you shared with us today. Lovely to see you as a beautiful bride. So sorry about your brother and the other loved ones you've lost. I'm the last one of my nuclear family too. But a happy day for you all today (the 18th). I wish every happiness to the both of them, and wish them many, many years of happiness together. We don't want you going but yes, I think of my own mortality too. It's natural order of things to wonder about it I guess, but I hope we will both be around for a very, very long time. My doctor out of the blue the last time I saw her - a young-un - said that I should have at least 10 more good years left. I may have blinked at her a couple of times, lol!
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