What I have learned from my brother's death.....

1. There are friends and then there are FRIENDS.
2. Family become friends and friends become family.
3. Timing of phone calls are never more perfect.
4. There are no perfect phone calls.
5. There are moments and then there are MOMENTS.
6. Laughter can interrupt tears and tears can interrupt laughter.
7. Laughter can come from tears and tears can come from laughter.
8. Memories from the past are bittersweet but memories from the present can be bitter or sweet.
9. Looking too far into the future is disastrous but not looking into the future is dangerous.
10. Honoring my brother with others is honoring my brother. period.
11. A smile can be a smile but if it doesn't reach my eyes just hang with me,it will again.
12. Life is precious,take every moment to enjoy.
13. A supportive husband is one of life's precious gifts. Honor your spouse.
14. Normal is for someone else, a new normal is what we have.