My Miscellany: You Are Missed John
My brother John was hit by a car and killed on Christmas morning, 1975. I was with him. He was 8 and I was 11. I found the only picture I have of him. I wanted to post it up here in his memory as a message of love, not sadness.
Be grateful for who you have in your life this Christmas! If you don’t have anyone, treasure a stranger! Treasure a homeless person. Treasure a Veteran. Life is too short, we are gone in a moment.
Don’t wait to let someone know you love them! Let go of petty jealousies, perceived injustices, resentments…Be brave in your love. Be the bigger man or woman. Reach out with gratitude and lovingkindess this holiday! We all know that Christmas is not about Santa Claus, Reindeer, candy canes and Christmas trees. It’s about love.
This is a message of love for you. Don’t wait until it’s too late! That is why I am posting his picture, as a reminder that Christmas isn’t about what you have, it’s who you have in your life. Gods bless each and every one of you today, tomorrow, Christmas, and beyond.
I think John is 1 or 1 1/2 years old in this photo. I am 3 or 3 1/2 and my half brother Joey was 6 maybe?
John, Me, Joey
You are so right. Perfect message for Christmas x
There are no words to adequately describe the beauty of this Rob.
Thank you Sheryl, John was beautiful.
This is such an important message. Thank you for sharing! Have a lovely holiday.
Thank you you as well
Wise words. It breaks my heart to know that not all of my siblings are talking to each other.
Your picture made me smile.
How unfair life can be…. I am sorry this happened to you and your family, Rob. You did not deserve this.
Stay strong.
RiP John.
Thank you Yasmine
You are welcome Robbie.
Ouch. God bless his soul, and yours too, that you may continue this mess that we call life! Thanks for sharing that.
You’re welcome and thank you very much!
I’m sorry that happened, he was a beautiful boy. You look just the same 🙂
Thank you very much!
Wow 😳!!! What a beautiful pic of three adorable boys..
You are so right rob.. Christmas 🎄 is a time to remember family and love ❤️ ones and those dearest to our hearts
I’m glad you enjoyed it
<3 I concur!
Beautiful photo and memory 🙂
This is lovely Rob.
I was just thinking about writing about the lovely day I’ve had with my nieces. They all grow up so fast.
God bless you too!
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Blessings
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful message of love.
I’m so touched for your warm comment, thank you!
What a poignant and beautiful message. Thanks for the reminder that life is too short and we shouldn’t let petty little things get in the way of our relationships. I’m so sorry about your brother, I don’t have words to take that pain away only prayers for understanding. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a blessed New year. God bless you.
Thank you very much and I wish the same for you!
This is a beautiful message. We should indeed treasure those around us today, because tomorrow is not guaranteed.
Yes indeed