Dear Lisa,
I want to say that you and your family, are in my thought and prayers. I have never lost a child, I can't even imagine how horrible it is for you!!!!! I have 3 sons, I would not even know what to do if one of them passed away. I know that your loss is great....and that your heart is heavy...but I also want you to know that as time goes on it will get easier.
I have lost my brother, an Aunt, Uncle, and my Mother- in-law within the last 6 months, so I know what it's like when you are suffering in pain. I want you to do something for me if you can.....
When you see the beautiful Hawaiian sun come up ....think of Russell.....
When you you see the beautiful waves in the ocean ...think of Russell....
When you feel the cool breeze of the ocean.... think of Russell.
He is always with you!!!! He lives within you, he has never left....
The spirit of Russell will always be with you, you can never lose that!!!! he is looking down on you and the rest of the family smiling, and glowing with the love he shares for all of you. He does not want any of you to wollow in sorrow of his passing, he wants you all to live your lives as he did ...to the fullest!!!! I am going to leave you with my favorite quote....
" LIFE IS NOT MEASURED BY THE NUMBER OF BREATHS WE TAKE, BUT BY THE MOMENTS THAT TAKE OUR BREATHS AWAY"........
I hope that you can find some comfort, please keep coming back to the boards we are here for you. You are Not alone!!
Aloha,
Sweetpea