For my more official 1st posting I thought I would write about my family. The first person in my family that I am going to write about is my brother Jonathan. We lost Jonathan 17 years ago today (or officially tomorrow). I can't believe it has been that long. I was only 12 when he died. Jonathan was an amazing person. He cared so much for others and was a great big brother. He would always let me tag along with him and his friends, even though I was an annoying little sister. I wish so much that he were here with us today. I wish that our families could hang out together, as we do with my sister and other brother. But life took us a different direction, and I do have peace in that. I am so grateful for the knowledge I have, to know that I will be with him again, and that one day our families will be able to be together. Jonathan has been a great example to me, and I hope that his example will be carried on to my children and that they will also look up to their uncle Jonathan. Love you!
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It's interesting how much I feel like I know Jonathan, and yet, I don't know him. I am excited to meet him and get to know him someday!
Very sweet tribute.
I can't believe it's been 17 years. I miss him so much. I still dream aout him all the time. In my dreams he comes back, and it's like just a normal thing that someone would come back from the dead. Fortunately, it's not like he's a zombie or anything, just like he has returned from a long vacation or something. And of course, he's not any older than he was. I wish this wasn't such a long absence. I don;t often get overcome much with emotion when I think about him, but this has really gotten to me. Thanks for the memories Monica.
I think that was an amazing first post Monica. Your kids are so adorable, welcome to the blogging world.
Hey Monica! I was just looking thru my facebook (which I haven't forever) and saw that you had a blog and thought I would say hello. What a sweet post. I recently did a tribute post like this for my dad. It is always hard to lose a loved one and sometimes hard to understand why, but thank goodness that we do believe we with see our loved ones again. Come check out our family's blog:
www.drakefamily6.blogspot.com
You have a beautiful family!
Monica glad to see you blogging so I can see how your family is doing. While I'm not sure if I ever really knew Jonathan I'm sure he would have been amazing just like all your family.
hey, its your cousin mercedes! just wanted to say hi. i'm glad to be in touch with you even if it is just a little bit through blogging.
i think of your brother once in a while too, i'm glad you posted about him. can't wait for more posts from you.
love, mercedes
Thanks baby, I love you MOM
Monica,
I'm so excited you started a blog. Your family is beautiful. What you said about your brother is so sweet. I'm adding you to my blog list (hope that's okay).
It is amazing that 17 years have passed! I've thought about Jonathan a lot. We all miss him very much. Mason used to always pick up his high school football picture and pack it around and talk about the "football man" when they lived here. One day when they were visiting about a year ago he did it again. He asked his mother, "What is this football man's name, again?" Amy told him. He hugged the photo close to his chest and then kissed it and said, "I miss him!" Thank goodness we have the opportunity to be reunited someday! What a reunion that will be! Love you! Aunt Marquita
Lovely sentiments, Monica.
Our family has had many discussions about times we had with Jonathan, very fond memories.
Love and hugs,
Aunt Becky
HI, it is your cousin Whitney. Like Mercedes I am so glad that you are blogging now. I was the last to join in our family and I must say it is addicting.
I love this post! Even though I was so little when this happened I can still remember how much fun he was and his how big his heart was. Can't wait to read more.
I read this when you posted it and cried. I could not come out of my room at work for a while. Here I go again. I always remember the Jonathan apple tree. I hope it is still there. No wonder why your Mom wants to move back. Thanks for sharing.
Will
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