Remembering Skip Two Years Later

Patie

Location: Swansea, South Carolina, USA
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NOVEMBER 11, 2009 8:26AM

Rate: 9 Flag

It's four days past July 4th the celebration of our nation's birthday. It is also the second anniversary of my brother, Skip's death. Much has happend in these two years including Skip missing out on the grandchild he deeply wanted to see and touch. On this day , I thought I'd like to dust off an older and among the first pieces I wrote on Open Salon, about my brother, Skip.

http://open.salon.com/blog/maisie01/2009/05/23/remembering_skip

We miss him terribly. Rest well, brother,

Patie

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Still miss him more than words can say.

Patie

November 11, 2009 08:27 AM

I went there and read your post. What a moving tribute to a loving brother. I have known many Skips in my life....hell I could BE Skip. I am glad that his memory still lives on and I know the world is a better place for him having been here.

Rated....highly and with love...for Skip.

David McClain

November 11, 2009 09:30 AM

I am so sorry.... so very sorry.

MiddleAgedWomanBlogging

November 11, 2009 09:30 AM

I commented there, and will here again. This was a great tribute to your brother!
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scanner

November 11, 2009 09:51 AM

Peace and no more killing

bobbot

November 11, 2009 10:34 AM

Read your post, Patie, and it was beautiful.

AtHomePilgrim

November 11, 2009 10:48 AM

Torman---you could have been Skip...might have been even.
MaWB--don't be sorrowful...tho we were apart during our lives we were together the last 4th of his and what a blessing. I just live in a way too isolated place so days like this one really gets to me.
Scanner, Bobbit and Pilgrim---always glad to have you drop by.

Patie

November 11, 2009 11:09 AM

My heart and thoughts are with you Patie.

I second Torman...Rated this with heartfelt affection!

Nini Kahler

November 11, 2009 04:45 PM

Thanks for reposting this. A beautiful tribute.

Chicago Guy

November 11, 2009 10:40 PM

Thanks for dropping by, Nini and Chicago Guy..always nice to have company.

Patie

November 12, 2009 08:24 AM

I can imagine your loss and sadness....and void. He sounds like he was a wonderful brother to you. He sounds like he was just a damn good human being....