Miles was a detective for the Indiana State police for 26 years. Brenda worked the dispatch for the sheriff's department. They had two children. Miles and Brenda had been married 30 years at the time of their deaths. A young man ran a stop sign, clipped a semi truck and the truck struck my brothers car. They did not suffer, thankful for God's mercy. Not wanting to make anyone sad or uneasy, I just miss them.
Hope all of you are ready to have a great day in the sunshine. I will be working on weeds here. Wish my flowers grew as well as my weeds. :) Enjoy this day. XO
I've been gone on vacation and just getting caught up on blogs. So sorry to hear what your daughter is going through, as I said before the waiting is the worst part.
ReplyDeleteLove your front porch/deck, perfect place to unwind.I like sunflowers too, but we have no luck with them here.
Janet, Glad you are safely home from your vacation. My daughter and I have talked about all her ordeal. She's being patient now and just planning a new scan in a couple months, then they will compare all her x-rays and scans. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteThat is a very sad tragedy. It serves as a reminder to make every day count. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteJenn, I better tell our loved one how much they mean to us every chance we get. The last time I spoke with my brother Miles...I was putting mulch down and I could not remember if I told him I loved him...but Ted reminded me that none of us part without saying we love each other. So I must have told him. I truly hope that I did. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSo sorry!! Tragedies like that never go away.
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Judy, I think God knew best to take them together. It was so hard on their children. They had lots of family to comfort them...but some times grief last years. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSo sorry for your loss. It's shocking how just one moment can change lives forever.
ReplyDeleteLiz, You are right, in an instant many lives were changed. I don't think my mother ever got over it. Even though she had 10 more children her pain could not be eased at times. I think a mother's love for her children is the strongest. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteHow terribly sad, Susie, and I'm so sorry for your loss - big hugs to you - xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you sweetie for the hugs. The time of summer has much to do with my sadness. Miles loved playing golf and would have been here during the 4th and playing golf with my other brothers. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteAt this age I suppose we all have family members we grieve for but unusual under the circumstances you describe.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I have to think it was God's will...for my brother had pulled off the road to avoid the semi's careening...yet where he stopped was a bulge in the ditch and they were ran over by the semi. Otherwise they may have been pushed, who knows if it would have pushed them aside. My brother served in the Marines and then joined the state police. He was working some cold crimes cases at the time of his death. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSuch a great loss!
ReplyDelete(Comment got away before I was finished.) Such a great sorrow to bear. How did you all find your way through the grief?
DeleteVee, There was a huge funeral with police dept represented from all over Indiana. When a young sergeant called out the vollies for the 21 gun salute ,I had to concentrate on his face, to keep from breaking down. I don't think mommy ever got over the loss. Miles was only 48. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI'm so very sorry about your brother and SIL. That kind of grief never really goes away. I have those same angels. My dad gave them to me. He has been gone 17 years and I miss him every day.
ReplyDeleteKathy, I had ordered the angels and they came right after Miles and Brenda's funeral...so I named them Miles & Brenda. So strange you have them and your father's gone 17 years also. Blessings to you honey. xoxo, Susie
DeleteSo sorry for your loss Susie. It's always so hard and while time miraculously heals our hearts, it doesn't take away the sting of death.
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Jan, You are right...the sense of loss never really goes away..So It is good that we can have fun memories. I always remember Miles telling me I looked like a frog whenever I would dive. LOL. He was a good man. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteWeeds seem to thrive no matter what the surroundings. I am so sorry for your loss and I understand about thinking of them. Our hearts do heal, but a scar remains. I am glad to remember the lost loved ones. The memories are good.
ReplyDeleteNonnie, I did take care of those weeds. I had to spray poison ivy...hoping it takes the poison to the roots. I miss our lost loved ones...but have so many good memories...that helps us thru. Bless you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSo sorry for your loss, Susie, but what a wonderful promise that you will see them again one day!
ReplyDeleteLaurie. I pray that when the time comes , I will see my whole family gathered at the Lord's table. I thought the other day...Oh how I wish Mommy were still here...then I thought she would have so much pain...than I had to be thankful she is with God...but my heart aches for her, along with Miles and Brenda. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteThat is such a sad tragedy and should make people think but they never do. Families lives are changed forever and there's to many going through this. So sorry Susie and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It never gets any easier losing a loved one. hugs to you dear friend. xo
ReplyDeleteSusie, It was hard to loss them both at the same time...but I think God knew they would want it that way. To be together. It all could have been avoided if the young man had paid attention while driving. I think we always long for one more hug or kind word spoken. Blessings, xoxo,love you, Susie
DeleteOh Susie, how very sad for your family. "Always together, still together." I know this thought must have given you all comfort.
ReplyDeleteAlso, still thinking of your daughter and sending up prayers for her. xx
Thank you Kay. I like all the prayers we can get. My Karen is trying to just go till the next two months to get her new scan and hopefully that node will have disappeared. I do think of my family members , that have passed over as being with God and no pain just joy...that helps me thru. But being human we miss those hugs and family times. Bless you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteGentle hugs...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Tessa. Hope you are doing well and not having too hot a summer. I am loving the sweet days but have to watch it on a day like this...tooo humid. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear this about your brother and his wife, Susie. These sweet angels are perfect for them.
ReplyDeletelove, ~Sheri
Thank you Sheri, I got these right after Miles and Brenda passed. You would have loved my brother, so handsome and funny. He was a gentle person too. Blessings, xoxo,love you, Susie
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