It was a year ago today that my younger brother passed away in drowning accident. I recently mentioned some more serious thoughts about his life and example, because his life truly was focused on what was important – serving God. Today, though, on this day where tears keep springing to my eyes, I wanted to share a few things that can’t help but bring a smile to my face, even while the tears still come.
Just random funny stuff he would say on Twitter…
A quote from one of his sermons, which our friend Hannah Roy sketched. It’s very indicative of how Adam thought … thankful for even little and quirky things, but always with a mindset toward God. You can listen to his lesson here (first one under Sermons -> 2012). Here is Hannah’s sketch…
And my new shirt, which features one of Adam’s original drawings of a robot punching a T Rex. I love it. Adam had been planning to sell t-shirts to help put our younger siblings through college. Adam didn’t get to fulfill those plans, but some of Adam’s friends, including Stephen Rouse, have helped to make some of Adam’s t-shirt designs a reality. So thankful. And the mug is a random quote mug we gave Adam that he used a lot:
I miss him. But he still makes me smile.
I love what you’re doing here. I’m amazed by you. Cherishing memories of your family and brother.
Thinking of you.
And thank you for always being such a shining light.
Doing the same here. Thinking of the happy times and looking forward to seeing him again one day :) Love the quotes :)
Today is “Adam Day” for me, but I have been thinking of him an extra lot (That’s proper southern grammar, I am sure.) all month. I miss him. I love you.
Thank you for sharing. :)
April, you amaze me as even in your grieving you find ways to lift others up. Thank you for this. Thank you for your example in Him and in helping us realize that we can stretch to be just a little bit better. A little bit kinder. A little bit more loving…
April, I am glad you are back. Thanks for this life affirming post. I shall come back to it often, especially on blue days.
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