My little brother died on Thursday.

My baby brother who was barely 30 years old.

He died of a cerebral hemorrhage. He had a brain bleed, not a brain glitch.
He did not choose his own death (as we originally thought).
God chose to have him in Heaven at that very moment, so He took him straight away.

And I rejoice!

Thank you Lord for a speedy Coroner who pushed the autopsy through quickly so that the family could know the true reason for such a tragedy.

Thank you Lord for loving Jeff enough to want him with you now.

Thank you Lord for Adam, Bryan, Ben, Kricia, Jackie, and Jenny! They know the perfect way to help all of us remember Jeff's charm and personality! They comfort, hug, joke, laugh, and love together. Thank you Lord for giving me this family!

Thank you for good friends who bring food and chocolate to comfort me. Thank you for giving them a spirit filled heart. One that is willing to drive 25 miles to the other side of town to sit with me on the night before the memorial. I am so blessed!

Thank you for friends who sacrifice a little of themselves to help us through this horrible ordeal.

Thank you for all the people who loved Jeff so dearly.

Thank you, Lord, for Patricia who calls me every couple of days just to check on me. And for her husband Gary who loves his friends unconditionally.

Thank you for Mom and Grandma who love so much. Give them strength to make it through this terrible situation.

Thank you for neighbors who don't complain about a little noise. Thank you for keeping my things safe while I have had to be out of town.

Thank you for the talent you gave to Jeff in his writing, sculpting, sketching, painting, carving, etc.

Thank you for giving me a wonderful brother who I will miss desperately. Lord, please love him and keep him for me to see again someday.

Thank you for allowing me to be able to feel blessed even in times like this!

I love you Lord!