7.26.2011

Brian Arnett 12/4/84 - 7/25/2011

July 25, 2011 @ 1:21pm my brother Brian passed away due to complications of a drug overdose and drowning. I was holding his hand, along with the rest of our family.


I am at a loss for words tonight. Nothing make sense right now, and I'm hurting for my parents who just watched their worst nightmare becoming a reality today. I'm hurting for the loss of my sweet brother, who lost his life way too soon. 


 I love you, Brian. You were a great guy and an even better father. I wish they were some way to convey all that you mean to me, no matter how many miles apart we were. You had this magnetism about your personality and presence. It's hard to be a big sister and feel like I couldn't protect you, couldn't help you. I will hold on to the good memories and the special bond we were able to create over being parents. My kids adore you, they'll miss playing with you.


I pray you have found peace today, brother. I also pray that you found Jeremy, and that he slapped you for me for being such an idiot. Then, he'll hug you for me, and I hope you'll hug him back for me as well. I'm so unbelievably jealous that you get to see him first. It's not fair.


If there's one thing I know, it's that I know nothing. I have no answers, and very little understanding. But I pray good will come of your story and that many lives will be saved because of it. I know how hard you tried to overcome your battle, Bri, I really do. I watched you fight so many times. I'm thankful the battle is already won, and I pray that you can finally be rid of your torment. I love you so much, bro. Rest in peace.

21 comments:

trininista said...

Gosh. You have endured so much in such a short space of time. I am so very sorry. My heart and prayers go out to you, your parents, his children and everyone else connected to him. May he find peace, may you all find strength.

Anonymous said...

Just when you think you can't handle anything else, more comes your way. I'm so sorry for you and your family. What a tragedy. Prayers for your family to find some kind of comfort and peace.

Life is way too short.

Courtney said...

I am SO sorry for your loss. Thinking of you

agata said...

I am so sorry to hear this Veronica. I prayed for a miracle - for God to show you that you and your family, of all, deserve a miracle right now. I guess it's not quite how it works and I have trouble understanding sometimes, as I am sure you do, as well. I have two younger sisters and to lose them would break me.

My thoughts are with your family.

The Ramblings of a Thirtysomething Wife said...

I am so sorry that you and your family are experiencing another tremendous loss so soon. At all. It is heartbreaking to know that someone has to endure so much pain. I hope all your friends and blog readers are able to be strong for you.

The Ramblings of a Thirtysomething Wife said...

I am so sorry that you and your family are experiencing another tremendous loss so soon. At all. It is heartbreaking to know that someone has to endure so much pain. I hope all your friends and blog readers are able to be strong for you.

Anonymous said...

i am so sorry this has happened. I know brian and i feel horrible because the last time i saw him we were fighting. I think god has a special place for tormented souls like him. He was a genuine sweetheart but his demons got the best of him. I am so sorry.
Deela.Starr/facebook if you want to talk to me.

Jenn Zabawski said...

Im so sorry veronica for u and ur familys loss....sad it had to b so young... :(

Jenn Zabawski said...

Im so sorry veronica for u and ur familys loss....sad it had to b so young... :(

Jen said...

Sweet Vee...I am so sorry to you, and your family!

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss. Brian and my son Dale Clemons were very close in high school. My heart is breaking.

Jean

Binky said...

I'm so very sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. The bond shared between a sister and a brother is an amazing thing, and while death may change it, it can never take the bond away. My prayers are with you and your family.

The Wescott Family said...

I have been a follower of yours for a while but have never commented. I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have endured way to much heartbreak. Sending love from Maine.

Rachel said...

Beautifully written, the battle IS won, praise God. Much love to you today.

Ann Cser said...

So sorry Veronica, my thoughts and prayers are once again with you and your family today. Much love to you and yours.

Glenda said...

So sorry for all the pain you've had to endure in such a short time.

Prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.

thegrays4life said...

I think the hardest thing is what you said - having no answers, and very little understanding. Wanting to know why things like this happen, and not finding a satisfying answer, is so frustrating. It's inspiring to see you hanging on even in that struggle. I'm so very sorry that you're going through even more pain than you already had. I sent an email to our church list, so I know there are more people down here in IN praying for you to find God's peace and comfort through your friends and family up there in MI. Love from Melissa (Bruce) Gray from RC.

Angie said...

So very sorry for your loss, Vee. Prayers for you, for Brian, for your family.

Leah said...

I am so very sorry for the loss of your brother. I am sorry you are going thru another loss. I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family right now.

Desi said...

I am so hurt for you right now! I'm crying for you. This is so so so not fair. You don't deserve this! You've already been through way too much for one person to handle. I just want to give you a giant hug and wash all your tears away (and I don't even know you). How much can one person take? I'm so angry for you right now.

Anonymous said...

Hi. My name is Renee Vanier (Belonga). You dont kno me but I was friends with ur bro yrs ago. He used to come up to Trout Lake n camp n hunt. My friend Abby n I hung out with him n Mike everytime they came up. We wrote letters to each other n kept in contact..until I moved away. I wish I would not have done that. Anyway I loved him way back then! He was so sweet and Im horrified! My thoughts n deepest sympathies are with u n ur family right now. Pls find me on facebook..if u would like to. RIP Brian

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