2 Years

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It’s been 730 days, but it could have been yesterday. I can play back every second. The call, the drive, the pain, tears, flowers and visitors. The immediate realization that my life had changed forever.

Two years yet I still find myself expecting Thomas to appear at family functions, or a gathering of friends. I can picture him walking through the door at my parents house, steeled toed shoes looking anything but protective. Falling asleep on the couch, mouth open with socks kicked off on the floor. Jamming out to a song with one of his signature dance moves or settling into a Pizza Pizza family meal on a Sunday afternoon.

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Thomas was a blessing and a lesson. His smile could light up a room, his laughter lift a heart and his company sooth a soul.

He made the world a better place. He made MY world a better place.

But he is a reminder that life is fleeting and unpredictable. That we take for granted every sunrise, sunset and every memory made in between. A reminder that the relationships we make are far more valuable than the possessions we own. And that we have one shot on this earth to make a difference and to leave your mark.

Thomas did that in 30 years.

Today we remember a man no one could never forget.

Miss you every day,

Our R

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A new beginning…

Sometimes people come into your life in such a fleeting fashion you hardly recognize a time in your life without them. Such was the case for Andrew Robichaud. The most gentlemen of gentlemen, the kindest of the kind. When Thomas passed I had known Andrew in passing for a couple years. The first meeting a game of beer pong at the Deeth residence no doubt.

Though I have few memories with Thomas and Andrew, I have few memories since Thomas without Andrew. My loss did not scare nor intimidate. Rather his presence was always felt.

This is a thank you. To you Andrew. For loving my family, marrying one of my oldest friends with so much love in your heart and giving me one of the greatest gifts I have ever been given. Words will never express the gratitude I hold for you in my heart.

And just like that www.loveandloss.cawas born.

Thank you Andrew for believing in me, believing in Thomas, and believing in the words I can only hope express the sentiments of anyone and everyone who has ever lost someone so dear to their heart.

 

xoxo

Household

2 thoughts on “2 Years”

  1. Jill's avatar

    Thank you Corey. I don’t know what else to say – but thank you for using this outlet to help yourself, and the rest of us heal.
    The universe sucks the air out of your lungs when you lose someone you love so much. You are left gasping for air, and hopefully grasping onto life – with a new sense of it’s worth. And a new sense of what was lost.
    Maybe if we keep pouring all the memories into the massive holes in our hearts it will help to ease the pain.
    We can only hope . . .
    Love you.
    Jill

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