Sunday, September 23, 2007
In Loving Memory
Daniel Jude Brown
May 11,1978 - September 23,1995
This post is dedicated to my best friend - Daniel Jude Brown - who took his own life 12 years ago today. He was a sweet,caring,funny,loving,warm guy. We always had fun when we were together. Some of my favorite times with him were spent jet skiing on Cross Lake. Or trying to ride on the spokes of his bike. We used to have so much fun playing pool,too. And we could always just sit and talk. He was such a special person and I miss him more than I can describe. My whole world was turned upside down when I found out that he was gone. It took me years to stop blaming myself for not being able to stop him. I still feel a twinge of guilt every now and then but nothing like I used to. I don't believe that time heals all wounds. I just think it makes them hurt a little less but it never heals them.
Dan,I miss you so much. I wish you were here. I can only imagine how different my life would have been if you hadn't died. But I can't dwell on that. My life is good now. I have 4 wonderfully intelligent and beautiful children and a husband that busts his butt to take care of us. You would be proud of me. I know that you check in on me from time to time and that is such a comfort. I still have my moments when I just break down and cry because I miss you so much. The only thing that I can take comfort in is knowing that I will see you again,one sweet day. Until then I have to take care of myself and my family. I love you and I miss you,Danner.
One Sweet Day
Sorry I never told you
All I wanted to say
And now it's too late to hold you
'Cause you've flown away
So far away
Never had I imagined
Living without your smile
Feeling and knowing you hear me
It keeps me alive
Alive
And I know you're shining down on me from Heaven
Like so many friends we've lost along the way
And I know eventually we'll be together
One sweet day
Darling, I never showed you
Assumed you'd always be there
I took your presence for granted
But I always cared
And I miss the love we shared
And I know you're shining down on me from Heaven
Like so many friends we've lost along the way
And I know eventually we'll be together
One sweet day
Although the sun will never shine the same
I'll always look to a brighter day
Lord I know when I lay me down to sleep
You will always listen as I pray
And I know you're shining down on me from Heaven
Like so many friends we've lost along the way
And I know eventually we'll be together
One sweet day
And I know you're shining down on me from Heaven
Like so many friends we've lost along the way
And I know eventually we'll be together
One sweet day
Sorry I never told you
All I wanted to say
~ Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men ~Labels: personal
