I decided I would write a list of things I remember/miss about my little brother... for my sake I guess?
- Singing/humming hymns or favorite songs just slightly out of tune.
- His Laugh
- Ability to make light of any situation
- desire to do good
- willingness to serve others
- teasing my little adrie and all the grand kids for that matter
- sleeping with his eyes slightly open
- saying "I've done that before" to make me feel better
- talking about girls
- enjoying new music
- how mature and humble he was
- how he took care of my mom...
- willingness to be hanging out with me cuz i was bored
- watching american idol even though he acted like he didn't like it
- hot wings
- shrimp and vegetables with jerk sauce
- motorbiking and four wheeling....camping, etc.
- watching ESPN and sports any chance he got
- love for Joseph Smith
- him and his buddies hanging out at the house
- sincerity
- "barking spiders"......never thought i would miss that
- all of our conversations in the last months of his life when he really started opening up...
- willing to do anything for anybody
- never complained or gossiped just changed the subject or didn't join in
- his testimony
- flaming hot cheetos and mini charleston chews
- construction work
- protein powder
- working out and being concerned about his health
- his love for music
- listening to his mp3 player
- taking naps on moms bed
- procrastinating homework
- accident prone....youngest of nine children and was most likely to be injured...
- his feet
- willingness to be of comfort
- good listener
- missionary work
- falling asleep on the couch in awkward and uncomfortable ways
- traveling for baseball with mom, kassie and I
- all you can eat wings at wingers
- subtle sense of humor
In the short time since my brothers passing I have been somewhat numb. But I have learned that in order to grow we have to have trials and adversity in our lives. I know this trial is a growing experience and only strengthens my testimony of the gospel. Our earthly life is a test of faith and this trial has helped me to have more faith in the Lord. I am so glad that I have the knowledge that I do and I am so thankful for the plan of salvation. I love you Cole and I will see you again! For now.......I miss you!!!
