This blog has been established for those of you who love and care about my brother, Dennis M. Rich. Dennis battled sarcoma for over two years. His strength and courage is truly inspiring. This is a piece of his story.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Dennis & Jodi
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I miss just hanging out with Dennis. I alway had the best time with him. No one could make me laugh more than Dennis. His personality was the all time best. He was so witty, charming, and incredibly handsome. He was the complete package and more. So unfair, Dennis had so much more to do in this world. I guess I have to be glad he did alot of things with his 38 years here. The best thing he did was create the amazing family we had. That will always represent Dennis. His Legacy will definalty live on in our girls. I will make sure of that. I Love You Dennis, Jodi oxox
I feel like God has a plan for us as soon as we are born. Dennis was to live a short life but it had so much meaning and was so powerful that he taught so many people so much in a short time. In some ways you could say Dennis was and is still like a God to some people. He taught love, understanding, kindness, to be yourself and to live life to the fullest. I do not know any of you and your story has touched my heart in some way that I can't even explain.
Anyway, I believe that God put you and Dennis into each other's lives because he knew Dennis' life would be short and you would give him so much happiness in your short time together. Dennis lived a great life and seemed to enjoy it even in his darkest moments. And God knew only you could have been Dennis' strength and carry on what he had started. God saw you were born as great as Dennis and therefore he knows you will continue Dennis' legacy with his three beautiful girls. To bad the world didn't have more people like you and Dennis in it. The world would be a much better place. Dennis' parents deserve a salute as well for bringing up such a wonderful son along with his siblings. MAY GOD AND DENNIS ALWAYS GUIDE AND PROTECT YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. I KNOW DENNIS IS SMILING DOWN ON YOU WITH HIS BRIGHT SMILE GIVING YOU STRENGTH TO FIND THE PEACE YOU SO MUCH DESERVE IN DEALING WITH THIS HEARTACHE AND BEING SO PROUD OF YOU.
What beautiful and touching words. So nice to know at this difficult time that there is so much support out there from so many. Thanks so much, With love, Jodi
Jodi- I was looking at these pictures and I actually find I had a tear brought to my eye, not a sad tear but a happy one. If you really think of it some pepople spend there whole lives searching for that 'one' but when we all see pictures of you and Dennis it seems to have just come easy to the both of you and that is the most wonderful thing that could happen to anyone. That is to find someone that loves you, no questions asked. Even though it was a short time it seems like you both lived more than most people ever could in a lifetime. I will tell you that there are days when I would wake up and say 'Oh god not another day.' But when I started looking at this blog I found myself starting to greet everyday with a smile and embrace life because we never know how long we will be here for. You both seem to have beautiful hearts and how amazing it is to have a blog that would touch so many people's lives and make us want to be better people. I guess what I have to say is thank you to you and Dennis. You continue to be in my thoughts in prayers. <3 <3 <3
Stephanie, Thank you so much for pointing out to me even more what a wonderful relationship I had with Dennis. I always knew it was special and that Dennis was special and truly one of a kind. They certainly will never be another Dennis in my eyes and in alot of other people's eyes. He was one of those rear individials that you could just meet once and you were just instancely drawn to him. Just being Dennis, what a gift he had to touch the hearts of so many. The girls and me were so lucky to get the biggest piece of Dennis' heart. Everyday with him was such an adventure and I can honestly say the girls and me never got bored with Dennis around. What's funny is I used to say, 'Oh God not another day' too. Then I met Dennis and even before the cancer. He was one of those people that woke up to start a new day and was ready to run a marathon. Loved,Loved life like no one I have ever seen. Then when the cancer came you think he would of changed his outlook on life. Oh know not Dennis. He still tried to but a positive spin on even his cancer. He truly taught me so much being his partner. As sad and devastating things were the last couple years for Dennis. I got to be there and witness the most wonderful, strong, couragous person fight like hell for me and his precious little girls. I will have to definatly agree with you. I had something so special. I was and my girls were truly loved by the most amazing man.Thanks again, Stephanie, I miss you so much Dennis, Love Jodi oxox
What beautiful pictures of you and Dennis. It seems like every picture we see of the two of you, you both were smiling like you were on your first date. I think you both enjoyed each other so much that it shows in every smile. I love seeing these pictures and sharing a little of the beautiful and happy times you had together. Thanks Jodi for sharing all these wonderful memories with all of us.
Jodi, When I look at pictures of you and Dennis it instantly brings a smile to my face! The both of you together always with love in your eyes and big beautiful smiles, you should have had more time together but what you did have was so special and wonderful that you created three beautiful daughters that will grow into fine young woman that will always see the good side of people and situations because that was what they were taught and it is in thier hearts! They were born from the deepest love anyone could share and they will carry their Dad's love with them forever! He will always be in your hearts. Love You Auntie Paula
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I miss just hanging out with Dennis. I alway had the best time with him. No one could make me laugh more than Dennis. His personality was the all time best. He was so witty, charming, and incredibly handsome. He was the complete package and more. So unfair, Dennis had so much more to do in this world. I guess I have to be glad he did alot of things with his 38 years here. The best thing he did was create the amazing family we had. That will always represent Dennis. His Legacy will definalty live on in our girls. I will make sure of that. I Love You Dennis, Jodi oxox
Jodi,
I feel like God has a plan for us as soon as we are born. Dennis was to live a short life but it had so much meaning and was so powerful that he taught so many people so much in a short time. In some ways you could say Dennis was and is still like a God to some people. He taught love, understanding, kindness, to be yourself and to live life to the fullest. I do not know any of you and your story has touched my heart in some way that I can't even explain.
Anyway, I believe that God put you and Dennis into each other's lives because he knew Dennis' life would be short and you would give him so much happiness in your short time together. Dennis lived a great life and seemed to enjoy it even in his darkest moments. And God knew only you could have been Dennis' strength and carry on what he had started. God saw you were born as great as Dennis and therefore he knows you will continue Dennis' legacy with his three beautiful girls. To bad the world didn't have more people like you and Dennis in it. The world would be a much better place. Dennis' parents deserve a salute as well for bringing up such a wonderful son along with his siblings. MAY GOD AND DENNIS ALWAYS GUIDE AND PROTECT YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. I KNOW DENNIS IS SMILING DOWN ON YOU WITH HIS BRIGHT SMILE GIVING YOU STRENGTH TO FIND THE PEACE YOU SO MUCH DESERVE IN DEALING WITH THIS HEARTACHE AND BEING SO PROUD OF YOU.
What beautiful and touching words. So nice to know at this difficult time that there is so much support out there from so many. Thanks so much, With love, Jodi
Jodi- I was looking at these pictures and I actually find I had a tear brought to my eye, not a sad tear but a happy one. If you really think of it some pepople spend there whole lives searching for that 'one' but when we all see pictures of you and Dennis it seems to have just come easy to the both of you and that is the most wonderful thing that could happen to anyone. That is to find someone that loves you, no questions asked. Even though it was a short time it seems like you both lived more than most people ever could in a lifetime. I will tell you that there are days when I would wake up and say 'Oh god not another day.' But when I started looking at this blog I found myself starting to greet everyday with a smile and embrace life because we never know how long we will be here for. You both seem to have beautiful hearts and how amazing it is to have a blog that would touch so many people's lives and make us want to be better people. I guess what I have to say is thank you to you and Dennis. You continue to be in my thoughts in prayers. <3 <3 <3
~Stephanie
Stephanie, Thank you so much for pointing out to me even more what a wonderful relationship I had with Dennis. I always knew it was special and that Dennis was special and truly one of a kind. They certainly will never be another Dennis in my eyes and in alot of other people's eyes. He was one of those rear individials that you could just meet once and you were just instancely drawn to him. Just being Dennis, what a gift he had to touch the hearts of so many. The girls and me were so lucky to get the biggest piece of Dennis' heart. Everyday with him was such an adventure and I can honestly say the girls and me never got bored with Dennis around. What's funny is I used to say, 'Oh God not another day' too. Then I met Dennis and even before the cancer. He was one of those people that woke up to start a new day and was ready to run a marathon. Loved,Loved life like no one I have ever seen. Then when the cancer came you think he would of changed his outlook on life. Oh know not Dennis. He still tried to but a positive spin on even his cancer. He truly taught me so much being his partner. As sad and devastating things were the last couple years for Dennis. I got to be there and witness the most wonderful, strong, couragous person fight like hell for me and his precious little girls. I will have to definatly agree with you. I had something so special. I was and my girls were truly loved by the most amazing man.Thanks again, Stephanie, I miss you so much Dennis, Love Jodi oxox
What beautiful pictures of you and Dennis. It seems like every picture we see of the two of you, you both were smiling like you were on your first date. I think you both enjoyed each other so much that it shows in every smile. I love seeing these pictures and sharing a little of the beautiful and happy times you had together. Thanks Jodi for sharing all these wonderful memories with all of us.
Aunt Theresa
Jodi, When I look at pictures of you and Dennis it instantly brings a smile to my face! The both of you together always with love in your eyes and big beautiful smiles, you should have had more time together but what you did have was so special and wonderful that you created three beautiful daughters that will grow into fine young woman that will always see the good side of people and situations because that was what they were taught and it is in thier hearts! They were born from the deepest love anyone could share and they will carry their Dad's love with them forever! He will always be in your hearts. Love You Auntie Paula
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