always my friend


Today marked two years since Andrea has been gone.
Not a day goes by that I don't think about her.

The days after her death seem like a
surreal blur.

It still seems unreal to me
that I won't see her again or hear
her stories and her laugh.

I think those are two of the things
I miss the most about her.

I am done with being angry and
questioning God for taking Andrea and her
baby. I know she is at peace and that her
soul and spirit are very much alive.

I loved her very much and will
always cherish the friend that was by my side as
childhood turned to adulthood. Her fighting spirit, independence and constant loyalty to the underdog were her beloved traits that I hope I can carry on for the both of us.

When I think about Andrea I am constantly reminded of the lyrics from James Taylor's "Fire and Rain":

I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end. I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend, but I always thought I'd see you one more time again.

I hope I am lucky enough to meet up with her again someday.

Comments

Jamie said…
Brooks: Responding to your comments on my blog-- I had a quick look at yours while the girls ate breakfast and it's lovely. You are a good writer and I like to read--good combo! I felt sad to read about your friend and wanted to add that I believe (and my religion teaches) that relationships and intelligence are the only things that continue after this life. So, I know you're not taking a poll or anything, but I believe you will meet Andrea (and her baby) again and your relationship will grow. Thanks for your comments--keep them coming!

Jamie in MT
10:06 AM
Brooks Brown said…
Thanks for your words Jamie. I agree with you on meeting up with her again someday. The past two years have really been kind of crazy time for me, but a lot of good has come out of this tragedy -- things I could never have imagined. I have had to dig deep into myself to be able to more forward with my life. I will keep an eye on your blog. I really like the title (a song from the 80s I always loved) and like I said, your kids are so gorgeous and expressive. You are a lucky woman. By the way, check out one of my latest entries -- I have some trivia about 1972 -- your year too right?
12:12 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Image
More photos and trivia are coming later today as well as later in the week to celebrate the year 1975. All I can say is get ready to get down!
Read more

Happy Birthday Audrey Rose!

Image
Audrey Rose Georges turned one year old today. Her mom, Angela, made this wonderful invitation for the occasion and has done an excellent job of documenting Audrey from a positive pregnancy test to her most recent milestone, taking her first steps, through her blog, My Daily Struggle . This is one well-documented and adored kid and I hope Angela and Papa Tim congratulate themselves on 12 months of excellent hard work. Audrey is a little superstar.
Read more

"It's too close for comfort, this heat has got right out of hand"

Image
Does anyone remember the video for this song. It was so stupid. The Banarama girls were being followed by a trucker and they threw some banana peels on his windshield -- like that would stop him. Any other '80s fans out there remember any more details? I still loved the group and still love the song. I actually have this single on vinyl -- just like the picture. Tomorrow will be a beast. Today the air conditioning was like the Little Engine that Could except this little engine never made it over the hill. The dog pants all the time like she can never quite catch her breath and outside it is just nasty. Even at midnight tonight it was still 85 degrees and a super sauna outside. I have an elaborate system of fans set up in the bedroom and it helps. Andi even has her own fan and she sleeps jacked up right next to it. To add insult to injury, K called me at work frantic last night, "THERE IS A POSSUM IN THE BASEMENT!" If that exclamation doesn't typify the deep south I d...
Read more