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.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Mia's 1st Birthday
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Looking at these picture's of Mia's 1st B-day with Dennis holding her. At first it makes me feel incredibly sad. Then at least I have picure's of Dennis with her for her 1st B-day. When she gets older these memories are going to be even more important and espically to Mia. Who would of thought he wasn't going to be here for her 2nd B-day. Certainly not me and it still blows my mind that Dennis is not here with us. That you can have something so wonderful one day and just like that your family can be ripped apart. Then your left to try to make some type of sense out of something that will never make sense and is so unfair. Yes, I know life goes on and most people's lives do and I don't blame anyone for that but the girls and my life just doesn't go on. Our life day in day out was Dennis and again I would have never changed a thing. Our life together as a family was worth every second. What I'm trying to say is losing Dennis for me and the girls is beyond tragic. I hope one day that the girls and me will at least get some peace. I know Dennis would want that for us and would want all our worries in life to go away, because when he was here he always had our backs. What a protecter he was of all of us. We miss you so much Dennis(daddy), Jodi, Alana, Elise, & Mia oxox
Jodi, Keep holding on. Peace will come in time, though time now is so difficult everyday you will get a little stronger, look how strong you already are! What you have endured and you are still standing. You are an amazing woman, mother and wife for always. Of course in this life we have no choice but to go forward but it's ok to never let go of Dennis. He knows you are holding on until you meet again. These pictures are so touching of all of you celebrating Mia's 1st Birthday. This website is so beautiful. For the ones who know Dennis and the ones, like myself, who didn't, coming here I feel through this website I have gotten to know you all and I just want you to know how much we all care and wish we could bring him back! My thoughts and love are with you and Alana, Elise and Mia everyday. You are not alone. Just keep holding on, you are going to make it through these gray days and the sun will shine again, it will not shine the same (as we can all see Dennis is Irreplaceable) but it will shine again oneday. love, Kristin
Jodi, I thought the same thing when I saw these pictures. We never thought this would be her last birthday he would physically be here for. He will be there for all her birthdays just not in the way we wish he could be. I know he is watching you with the girls and is very proud of you. Stay strong. We love you. Mary
What beautiful pictures of Mia's 1st birthday!!! Jodi - It is sad to look at because it really is so unreal that he isn't here. And, I understand all that you say that "life doesn't go on" for you and the girls. Just do what you are doing - getting through each day for the girls. It just seems to get you through to the next but, thats what you need to do. And, you do GREAT. By making every holiday, birthday fun for the girls - you are "going on" and doing what Dennis would want and what he would of been doing if he was here. So, many people would not do as good as you are doing. I'm sure it is so hard to just get out of bed somedays and start another day. Thats where it shows how strong you are and thats why you and Dennis were married - You are as wonderful a person as Dennis, a great Mom, great wife, sister, "cousin", friend. So many people ADORE you and your girls for who you are and who you have become. Hang in there and know you are so LOVED!!!!!
I know your heart is so broken right now but believe me in time things will get easier. You just have to believe. It will never be the same without such a great husband, father, etc. but in time you will find peace and contentment. Like I mentioned before I lost my 3 year old nephew. He was a perfectly healthy, happy little boy. We had his 3rd birthday party on a Sunday and on a Tuesday he and his father were crossing the street and a car came speeding by and hit the both of them. Unfortunately, my nephew didn't survive but his father did. I used to tell myself how does my sister get up the next day and not have a son in the physical sense in the blink of an eye. We were so broken hearted and devastated we never thought we could get over the heartache of losing such a special and young child. It won't be easy and it will take time but please believe you will feel peace and their will be other joys in life. Probably not the same as having Dennis with you but you have three beautiful girls whom I know will be special just like their father and bring you so much happiness and make you so proud. I know nothing could ever replace Dennis or what you had but you have to look forward to your daughters growing up and becoming exceptional young ladies like their beautiful mother and father. Right now you will sometimes feel angry, sad, happy at the good memories you shared with Dennis. This is all part of the healing process. You are an exceptional woman and I could only see could fortune for you and your beautiful daughters. You have Dennis guiding you each and every second of the day and is so proud of you, his daughters and his family. GOD BLESS YOU AND I ALWAYS SAY A PRAY THAT YOU FIND MORE AND MORE PEACE EACH DAY BECAUSE I KNOW THE HEARTACHE YOU ARE NOW FEELING.
Jodi, You and the girls really got the short end of the stick but you are doing an amazing job keeping everything together. You are a great mom! Love, Lisa
Ps. I promise one day just breathing won't hurt so much.
Jodi, All I can say is one moment at a time and then one day at a time! I know it isn't easy and it hurts like hell but just think how proud Dennis is of you! You are as strong as he would be and he knew you could be strong for the girls. I know you can make it! I have faith in you! Love You. Auntie Paula
Thank you so much for sharing the pictures of the girls with us, they are so beautiful and getting so big. If there is anything we can do at any given time please do not hesitate to call me. my kids would love to have a playdate with the girls and to get to know their cousins, it would be great.
Hold on Jodi, you are doing a great job with the girls, we all know you can do it and we are all here for you at any time of the day.
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Looking at these picture's of Mia's 1st B-day with Dennis holding her. At first it makes me feel incredibly sad. Then at least I have picure's of Dennis with her for her 1st B-day. When she gets older these memories are going to be even more important and espically to Mia. Who would of thought he wasn't going to be here for her 2nd B-day. Certainly not me and it still blows my mind that Dennis is not here with us. That you can have something so wonderful one day and just like that your family can be ripped apart. Then your left to try to make some type of sense out of something that will never make sense and is so unfair. Yes, I know life goes on and most people's lives do and I don't blame anyone for that but the girls and my life just doesn't go on. Our life day in day out was Dennis and again I would have never changed a thing. Our life together as a family was worth every second. What I'm trying to say is losing Dennis for me and the girls is beyond tragic. I hope one day that the girls and me will at least get some peace. I know Dennis would want that for us and would want all our worries in life to go away, because when he was here he always had our backs. What a protecter he was of all of us. We miss you so much Dennis(daddy), Jodi, Alana, Elise, & Mia oxox
Jodi,
Keep holding on.
Peace will come in time, though time now is so difficult everyday you will get a little stronger, look how strong you already are! What you have endured and you are still standing.
You are an amazing woman, mother and wife for always. Of course in this life we have no choice but to go forward but it's ok to never let go of Dennis. He knows you are holding on until you meet again. These pictures are so touching of all of you celebrating Mia's 1st Birthday. This website is so beautiful. For the ones who know Dennis and the ones, like myself, who didn't, coming here I feel through this website I have gotten to know you all and I just want you to know how much we all care and wish we could bring him back!
My thoughts and love are with you and Alana, Elise and Mia everyday.
You are not alone.
Just keep holding on, you are going to make it through these gray days and the sun will shine again, it will not shine the same (as we can all see Dennis is Irreplaceable) but it will shine again oneday.
love,
Kristin
Jodi, I thought the same thing when I saw these pictures. We never thought this would be her last birthday he would physically be here for. He will be there for all her birthdays just not in the way we wish he could be.
I know he is watching you with the girls and is very proud of you. Stay strong. We love you.
Mary
What beautiful pictures of Mia's 1st birthday!!! Jodi - It is sad to look at because it really is so unreal that he isn't here. And, I understand all that you say that "life doesn't go on" for you and the girls. Just do what you are doing - getting through each day for the girls. It just seems to get you through to the next but, thats what you need to do. And, you do GREAT. By making every holiday, birthday fun for the girls - you are "going on" and doing what Dennis would want and what he would of been doing if he was here. So, many people would not do as good as you are doing. I'm sure it is so hard to just get out of bed somedays and start another day. Thats where it shows how strong you are and thats why you and Dennis were married - You are as wonderful a person as Dennis, a great Mom, great wife, sister, "cousin", friend. So many people ADORE you and your girls for who you are and who you have become. Hang in there and know you are so LOVED!!!!!
Debbie,
Jodi,
I know your heart is so broken right now but believe me in time things will get easier. You just have to believe. It will never be the same without such a great husband, father, etc. but in time you will find peace and contentment. Like I mentioned before I lost my 3 year old nephew. He was a perfectly healthy, happy little boy. We had his 3rd birthday party on a Sunday and on a Tuesday he and his father were crossing the street and a car came speeding by and hit the both of them. Unfortunately, my nephew didn't survive but his father did. I used to tell myself how does my sister get up the next day and not have a son in the physical sense in the blink of an eye. We were so broken hearted and devastated we never thought we could get over the heartache of losing such a special and young child. It won't be easy and it will take time but please believe you will feel peace and their will be other joys in life. Probably not the same as having Dennis with you but you have three beautiful girls whom I know will be special just like their father and bring you so much happiness and make you so proud. I know nothing could ever replace Dennis or what you had but you have to look forward to your daughters growing up and becoming exceptional young ladies like their beautiful mother and father. Right now you will sometimes feel angry, sad, happy at the good memories you shared with Dennis. This is all part of the healing process. You are an exceptional woman and I could only see could fortune for you and your beautiful daughters. You have Dennis guiding you each and every second of the day and is so proud of you, his daughters and his family. GOD BLESS YOU AND I ALWAYS SAY A PRAY THAT YOU FIND MORE AND MORE PEACE EACH DAY BECAUSE I KNOW THE HEARTACHE YOU ARE NOW FEELING.
Jodi,
You and the girls really got the short end of the stick but you are doing an amazing job keeping everything together. You are a great mom! Love, Lisa
Ps. I promise one day just breathing won't hurt so much.
Jodi, All I can say is one moment at a time and then one day at a time! I know it isn't easy and it hurts like hell but just think how proud Dennis is of you! You are as strong as he would be and he knew you could be strong for the girls. I know you can make it! I have faith in you! Love You. Auntie Paula
Dear Jodi,
Thank you so much for sharing the pictures of the girls with us, they are so beautiful and getting so big. If there is anything we can do at any given time please do not hesitate to call me. my kids would love to have a playdate with the girls and to get to know their cousins, it would be great.
Hold on Jodi, you are doing a great job with the girls, we all know you can do it and we are all here for you at any time of the day.
Love Cousin Rhonda
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