Today makes it 16 years since Brody passed away. It just really doesn't seem right to say that, but here we are.
In the past, I have often said that I didn't want Brody's death to define my life. However, after talking with another bereaved parent, I have changed my thoughts. I believe the goal in the words I spoke were to say that I didn't want his death to consume my life with despair and darkness, but that isn't the only definition of a life.
The truth is that his death has defined my life in a whole, new unimaginable way.
Losing Brody is a constant reminder that life is precious, and meant to be enjoyed to its fullest. I try not to waste any second of any day anymore. I literally have a hard time just sitting down at home, because I want to be out doing things with people I love.
I also feel that my compassion for others have grown exponentially in ways I still can't fully understand at times. Not a day goes by that I don't feel an incessant need to offer advice/care/concern to individuals I come in contact with. For some of my friends, I am sure I come across as being nosy or overbearing, but in the end I just can't help but to try to help.
In the end, I am proud of the fact that my family and I haven't been consumed in darkness. We will continue to press on doing great things in Brody's name and living our lives in happiness, while still remembering a sweet, baby boy who was taken from us much too soon. Daddy loves you, Brody Bug!
In the past, I have often said that I didn't want Brody's death to define my life. However, after talking with another bereaved parent, I have changed my thoughts. I believe the goal in the words I spoke were to say that I didn't want his death to consume my life with despair and darkness, but that isn't the only definition of a life.
The truth is that his death has defined my life in a whole, new unimaginable way.
Losing Brody is a constant reminder that life is precious, and meant to be enjoyed to its fullest. I try not to waste any second of any day anymore. I literally have a hard time just sitting down at home, because I want to be out doing things with people I love.
I also feel that my compassion for others have grown exponentially in ways I still can't fully understand at times. Not a day goes by that I don't feel an incessant need to offer advice/care/concern to individuals I come in contact with. For some of my friends, I am sure I come across as being nosy or overbearing, but in the end I just can't help but to try to help.
In the end, I am proud of the fact that my family and I haven't been consumed in darkness. We will continue to press on doing great things in Brody's name and living our lives in happiness, while still remembering a sweet, baby boy who was taken from us much too soon. Daddy loves you, Brody Bug!
