That's me. I lost my little brother two weeks ago. Best young Christian I knew. Baptized in 4th grade, led worship in church (no voice change yet). Baby faced little blond kid, pale unblemished face, twinkly blue eyes, 13 but looks 11, captained 7th grade boys basketball team. He's just a beaitiful kid on the inside out. He invited new students to sit with him during lunch and was always so generous with his time and money when it came to charity. He gave 75 dollars to Hurricane Katrina victims and couldn't buy something he wanted, but that was fine with him. I remember this one time when we were doing inner city missions, and he gave his jacket and socks to this sick old lady and they prayed together and she was healed. The Bible was open on his lap in the hospital when he died. A drunk driver hit him.
Simon Balthazar, 7/12/94 to 12/7/07. I lost a brother but gained an angel.
Christmas is coming. It won't be the same without him. It opens raw, painful wounds. I remember all those
2007-12-22 18:17:26 · 15 answers · asked by JT 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
holidays we celebrated together as a family, all those church services, all the love and laughter. The inner city mission trip where he met that old lady was last year's Christmas.
I've done more crying in the last 2 weeks than I have in my life. Simon is always the one who makes Christmas real to me. He embodies the true mentality of Christmas, and we will never celebrate one together again. Isn't it terrible to lose someone you love when they are so young?
2007-12-22 18:19:39 · update #1
Think of all the things he will miss out on in life. It's just so sad! I know he is home with Jesus and will never know pain again, but it's like a constant stomachache for the rest of us. Christmas will never be the same again without him. Please be sensitive everyone! Thanks and may God bless you!
2007-12-22 18:21:58 · update #2
i no how u feel i lostt my favorite grandparent last christmas at least he used his life while he was hear and would still do goood if he was hear today
i am very srry
2007-12-22 18:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by ammeregor 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's terrible to lose a loved one no matter what time of year it is, but I agree that family gatherings are difficult right after a death in the family. When I was 15 my maternal grandmother died on November 22, the day before my parent's wedding anniversary and 2 days before thanksgiving. So I know what your going through. As trivial as it sounds, I'm sorry for your loss.
2007-12-23 09:54:52 · answer #2 · answered by Two quarters & a heart down 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Much sympathy goes out to u and ur family. But, do know that we are all here temporarily. It's like, we're just sittin' 'round waitin' for God to come and get us. But, only the righteous will enter the kingdom of heaven and know that ur brother has entered the kingdom of heaven. Only his flesh is gone, but his spirit will always be with u and ur family. Know that he will be lookin' down on u and watchin' over u. And he is in a far much better place than we are. Now he is living eternal life with our heavenly father. Keep ur head up and ur faith strong.
God bless u and ur family in this time of grief.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
(and know that ur brother will want u guys to be happy and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and not be sad.)
2007-12-23 02:32:30 · answer #3 · answered by G@Nj@Kw3eN**** 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christmas as a Christian is of no relevance
yet however your pain is of relevance
Remember that you will get to see him at the same time roaring through the clouds to be with Jesus at that very same time
and we all shall be together with the Lord
Hold on to the Biblical Promises Sister,
for God will heal the sorrow in due time if you would just allow him to
I know, for I have lost alot.................
2007-12-23 02:32:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I will pray for your pain. But it is stories like this that bring the drifters back to the lord. The lost their faith back, and the hateful their hearts back. He did so much more than anyone will ever know. And he is still working his miricals. Have faith, he is still with you. That sweet lil angle. Take care.
And just think. Since he made Christmas so real for you, do you think he would have wanted you to be sad on Christmas? I think he would want you to celebrate it just like he did and will. Enjoy in his honor. Hard as it may be or seem, ENJOY.
2007-12-23 02:24:47 · answer #5 · answered by txdollaz 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry, but look at it this way: I told my children the truth about St. Nicholas - he lived long ago and died and his spirit is what everyone talks about that visits on Christmas eve. St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children, makes it possible for mom and dad to afford the gifts you get on Christmas. The kids that say santa doesn't exist weren't explained this. Your little brother gets to spend Christmas with the real deal, in hevaven. Also, try for his sake to be happy too. he will be watching and would rather see you enjoy Christmas than to miss him - he was so giving - that would be what he would want - your happiness. miss him always, but enjoy your life too.
2007-12-23 02:22:47 · answer #6 · answered by Kay G 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Whatever time of year it may be when we lose a loved one it is a tragedy and unnatural for us to have to go through, I'm so sorry that you are now having to experience the loss of your little brother, death is not only a tragedy but also an enemy of all humans and God cares deeply for our feelings of loss, when we face our enemy be it personally or through our loved ones, that is why God has promised that he is soon going to remove that enemy for all faithful mankind those living and those who have already died he will resurrect this promise is in (Revelation21:3,4) And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.
4He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." I know that does not take your pain away right now, but take comfort in knowing that your brother if God wills will be resurrected, and you can be there for him to greet him, when he comes back all your feelings of sadness will be forgotten and replaced with much joy
2007-12-23 02:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by I speak Truth 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to read this, Unfortunately Death is not a respecter of persons. Take comfort in these words " . “I have hope toward God,” said the Christian apostle Paul, “that there is going to be a resurrection.” (Acts 24:15)
2007-12-23 03:08:26 · answer #8 · answered by conundrum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's terrible to lose anyone you love period, regardless of what a calendar says. Remember your brother fondly, and the pain will fade in time.
2007-12-23 02:24:11 · answer #9 · answered by Satan's Own™ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are in my prayers. Keep writing about him, it really is powerful way to heal.
Lost a brother, but gained an angel... how beautiful...
2007-12-23 02:33:23 · answer #10 · answered by ☆ Spharoe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋