A Family Disrupted: Dealing with the Death of a Sibling
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2014
- This video is helpful for bereaved adult siblings. You will hear how three adult siblings have experienced their grief, what has helped them and ways they honor keep connections to the memories of their siblings.
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i relate to the guys testimony. i feel his pain. i lost my sister 9.5 yrs ago and i miss her always. God is my only strength
That's the one I related to as well.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister
I hope you've found some peace❤
Same my brothers been gone for a year and I still don't understand
Does it get better? I lost my brother
When I was informed of my brothers death in 2007 , I experienced so much pain. He was a lot older than me but he was only 61. He was such a sweet, kids and man. It was strange as I felt like losing a sibling kind of made me think of how much closer I was to death . I had lost my mom & Dad before this & I was happy they weren't here to go through it. It would have killed them. Then my sister died in 2019. I loved them dearly. I think of them every day as I do my parents.
@@fabionaps It does but it takes a long time Honey
I just lost my brother 22 years old to a car accident 3 weeks ago. I'm so angry. But I'm so comforted by the fact that he is not suffering. He is happy with God in heaven. God has given me and my family so much strength. Of course I have cried everyday because I miss him. However, my family and I are the ones who are suffering, while he is in peace, thank God. I hope every one reading this feels more at peace knowing that their loved ones are at peace.
Jess I've lost my daughter and son less than yr half apart. Adults were all ways together it disrupts everything imagine a set of dominoes one falls the whole lot falls down or an egg without the yolk all that's left is the shell I feel so so sorry for you I have one last son who has head injuries he's gutted he longs for his sister and brother God bless x
@@brendadrumm9708 You went through alot and I can relate as I lost my 2 younger brothers and Mom in span of 4-5 days due to Covid19 and life changes for sure.God bless your child
Jess, Brenda, and Renuka… I’m so sorry guys! I wish I could hug you all. I’ve been having a hard day, so I’m looking up videos on how to cope with loss. It’s about to be a year this month that I lost my only brother, James. I’m 37, he made it to 40. He was my best friend my whole life and my only family out here in California with me. Time has made things a little better; like the beginning months were the worst.. but I’ve been breaking down so much lately and been so angry, and I’ve never been an angry person. I just miss him so much. I love you guys. I hope you all are doing well under the circumstances and have found some peace in your lives ❤️ I’m with you all, I feel your pain
Losing my own brother was one of the most devastating day of my life. I miss him everyday.
Me too.
I just lost mine last month, I feel the pain.
It’s a core memory that I wish wasn’t.
My brother just died September 26th, 2019. He was an amazing man who lived life to the fullest! He served our country in the military. I totally relate to this guys testimony too. The last thing I want to hear right now is "How are you?" or "Are you ok?' NO! I am still processing this! It was totally unexpected! I cling to my faith in the Lord! He is my comfort, refuge and strength! He will see me through this.
I loss my brother September 31st,2019 and it’s so hard, everyday is truly a challenge
@@tammiebaby21 I totally understand that! When I see a man in uniform it is the worst! I lose it!
Im sorry for your loss. My sister passed away in September 2nd 2019. There are no words 💙😢. She was such a huge part of my identity. I practically raised her. 8 yr difference. Sending love and light to you always. May you find moments of peace .
Tempest21 My heart goes out to all of you. I lost my sister (age 23) in 9/22/01. She died after being in a vehicle accident. There were no good byes she died quickly. All I can say is it’s okay to not be ok. Take it moment to moment. Grief is a personal journey. Don’t feel obligated to process this loss quickly. The first 5 years I journaled - wrote letters to my sister, I did a scrapbook of her from childhood to adulthood, received therapy, and attended a support group. I was in denial and angry for awhile that I stuffed away, however, getting help was key. Big hugs to all of you. ♥️
I lost my older sister, when i was 12. My condolences to you all.
I understand all of you, I lost my brother and we had to see my parents bury their son and our brother, a better man than me..
chucknchar T deep words. In the same situation
Your brother ( both of these comments) are NOT what your brothers would want you to think. Love them and speak of them often. Blessings and prayers sent from R.I. Btw I know how you feel. Peace
I lost my wonderful big brother on May 31 2020 , I Love him so much and miss him so much ,it is hard to comprehend . I cry and then im in shock ,back and forth . I know he is with the Lord in Heaven . I want to hug him so much .
I am literally crying as i watch this video. My brother's death took so much from me. I am exhausted, 11 months later I still struggle to sleep
Same. My older brother died back in 2017 of an accidental drug overdose. He was only 23. For months following his death I cried all night not being able to sleep. We were very close. I’m so sorry for your loss❤️
I know 😞 I lost mine 3/26/19 and mentally I'm still fucked up man
@@heidiwalker2816 my big brother.... Just died from an OD.... I.... Don't know...... Anything--- what to think, how to feel, what to say, what to do....
I'm.... Shattered... I'm devastated..... I'm numb, and yet in so much pain .... I.... How can I.... That's.... My big brother :'(
I understand the pain. I lost my little brother last year. He was only 18. I can't live without my younger brother. He was my best friend. I can never forget him. I miss him everyday and I will always remember him until my last breath 😢 💔
Becky Haidry I also lost my brother in 2017 💔💔 it’s so hard
The “how are you?” Question the younger guy was talking about I felt that so hard. People mean well but I also hated that question when my brother passed. It was super overwhelming because 200 people would come to you and ask
Your lucky I never get asked.
Thank you for the video. I lost my bro when I was a teen 35 years ago and I still miss him dearly. The grief for me doesn't go away, but it evolves and part of what we feel is the love for them that we feel we can't give anymore. In a weird way it is a beautiful love.They are always a part of us. Your stories touched my heart. God bless you all.
Thank you for this. I lost my son 14 months ago. I am trying to understand how my other boys may be feeling. As their mom of course I want to help them. It was also a eye opener to hear how my own grief may be affecting them. God bless all of these families. They have given me a lot to think about.
After losing a loved one, you only need people that will listen to you when you need to talk.....
Thank you for this. I am losing my sister and I don't know how I am going to cope. Plus she is all alone due to the covid stuff. I love you April. I am sorry I wasn't there like I should have been. I thought you would always be there. I was naive. I was wrong. I love you to the moon my sister.
Thanks Guys for sharing. I lost my dear elder sister Margaret Njambi Karanja 5 days ago after loosing another sister in less than two years and i'm devastated. My mom is heart broken. My family is in shock. Taking a flight in few hours to go for her funeral. God please grant me strength, hope and divine intervention . It's so painful. Never felt like this in my entire life.
I'm so sorry!!
I just lust my little brother Joseph Matthew Weeks 3 weeks ago
I feel like I'm dying inside
I hope you've found some peace❤
Lost my little sister 3 years ago . Evey morning and night shes on my mind . Love her and miss her everyday
Christina quintanilla lost my sister two years ago understand
My sister just died from a car accident on Feb 9, 2020! I am sooo devastated and im crying everyday! Her birthday was Feb 18th. I feel my life is over! She was my everything!
My sister died 3 weeks ago on the 9th of February (2024) too. It's the hardest thing to accept that she is just no longer here....God is a faithful father. His love has kept my heart.
My sister’s birthday was February 9th and she passed away on March 26th. My heart aches everyday. I laugh to keep from crying. The pain is intense.
Losing my brother about two years ago to suicide, been in therapy for almost two years and still have trouble with coping with his death. Think about him every day. I get sad, and then angry it is just too difficult most of the time.
Never thought I would be posting about the loss of my brother suicide but it has been destroying my life what is left of it. Storter the better for me. When I go to bed it will be ok if I never get up.
Very touching video. I haven't lost a siblings but my 12yr old cousin died recently to drowning. She left a older brother and younger sister who are still trying to cope. I know this will help them on their journey of healing.
My brother just passed away last week and he was 39 with 2 kids and a baby on the way. He drowned on vacation he got caught in a rip current in the ocean. So I can relate to this. I guess I'm watching these kind of videos to see how other people get over losing a sibling. I'm just so sad he was such a good person. Dont understand why only the good die young it isnt fair.
My prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my brother too and it’s just an incurable thing to go through
Such a moving documentary... Each spoke with such dignity and eloquence that I could not have done. May God grant them strength and patience through such a trial xx
When I was 13, I lost my brother who just turned 15. That day I lost my best friend and someone whom I looked up to do everything. It doesn’t get easier, I lost myself in others & in some cases it gets harder but I know here’s here with me everyday: I’ve learnt to live with the pain, now I have a passion to help people love themselves again! So as to overcome grief in their lives. Love you Dave miss you everyday.
i lost my sister, but she was behaving so terribly for the last year of her life. she was not always behaving that way, but it's also important to note that she made abhorrent choices before her passing. i feel quite alone in that no one can relates to this.
I lost my little brother 20 years ago to cancer. I'm thankful for my parents for bringing me a sister three years later, her presence healed the family.
I'm so sorry. I also lost a sibling. It's been 38yrs and he is always with me. Godspeed. Blessings and prayers sent from R.I. Peace
Losing my older brother Michael who died in a motorcycle accident destroyed my family & I feel like I lost the mom I knew that day too the loss of a sibling is like losing you’re past, present & future
Michael you’ll never be forgotten
I’m so sorry for your loss. I also lost my only sibling my young brother to motorcycle accident 2 months ago. He was only 23 :(
I lost my oldest sister to a brain tumor and I swear our family has just fallen apart since. She is missed so very much. I was in her bed with her when she passed holding her. When I have dreams about her, she is never sick. God bless all of these people in this video and their families. 🙏❤️🙏
Im sorry for your loss, my older brother died in a hospital a year ago, i still dream about him, every time he comes home from hospital.
So sorry for your loss. My brother just lost his wife it was only him and her for 40 years. They met at 13 years old. I'm trying to help him.
Kristine Marie Dufur gained her wings 2/3/22 at 44 years old.
She was my big sister. She was 13 years older than me and like a second mother when I was little.
She was a daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and a proud nurse.
Loved and missed greatly by all. The kindness and love she showed her patients was unmatched and i admired her so.
She will forever be missed❤
I’m not sure why I came to these videos, but I’m here watching, crying. I’ve lost many people along the way, and I noticed that the grief is still there deep. My condolences for the families.🙏🕊🌎🦋♥️
I lost my elder sister 20 September 2022. She was was 39 had two children. Being the youngest one till today i feel a part of me has died as well and a void that cam never be filled. I still mourn but try to put a brave face and live. When i am alone sometimes, I always think about her . I read our old WhatsApp chats ,listen to audio notes and realize she is not with us.
this year, 2021, i lost my younger and only brother to lupus. he was 16 years old and we're just 2 years apart. it's been a month but the pain still feels like yesterday.. he was the golden son of the family and it hurts to see my parents break down everytime. there will always be a void that will never be filled. i miss u so much :(((
I lost my brother about 3 weeks ago to gun violence.. he was only 16 years old.
@@earlyciadavis9301 my condolences. it's extremely hard to continue living life knowing you've lost someone you've known for years. it will never be the same and all we can do is live with the pain. i am praying for your family and for the justice of your sibling.
Thank you so much for this.
I can totally relate to the first lady whom mother passed away 6 months earlier. My dad died and 6 months later my younger brother passed away - both from cancers. The death of my dad was very very sad, but with the younger brother also gone, it was heart-breaking and very painful. Most heartbreaking moment of my life.
I lost my mum back in November 2018 and recently my sister passed away on July 2020 :-( losing 2 family members in 2 years is the most painful thing ever
Lost my older brother in 2013 to cancer. I was 16 and he was a year older. I didn't know the extent of the his condition because I was so young and optimistic, he seemed like nothing could stop him. I remember the day before he died he asked me to feel his feet and they were cold as ice. I had a bad feeling that day, the next day they had to give him medication to assist with his death because the cancer would not leave his body after multiple treatments of chemotherapy. I was not aware that he was going to die, and the moment I realized what I had missed over the two years of his battle was painful. It is now 2020, I'm 24 and i've lost friends and family members but nothing is as painful as this one. To anyone who went through this, know that time will ease the pain. Send me a message if you need help. We will all get through this
I lost my brother in 2013 he died in his room, we found him dead, he was only 14 years old and I was 13 year old , he was my best friend literally my favorite brother close at my age, he always in his life had seizure, every month in his life had to suffer for a whole week with Brian seizure he has a severe PTSD from always waking up to seizures in his sleep and anywhere anytime , they took him off school from first grade never went to school, he was very pure heart soul, he always dreams to be someone special, please pray for him if I could I would’ve wished to die instead ,
I wish u all the strength in the world. I too lost my younger brother 2 months ago and he took his own life. He was only 15 years old. It is so hard and devestating
Beautiful Thankyou!!!!!!!!!!
thanks for your stories helps me heaps you have said everything i wanted to say
When my sister was announced dead
I feel weak lost guilty and i feel whats heartache feels like
It hurts really Hurts even now it still comes back everytime i remember her
My brother committed suicide 4 months ago, the only sibling I had. I feel so abandoned
I am so sorry. I lost my brother in a car accident in January this year. My life has never been the same
I’m so sorry. My brother too apparently committed suicide last week, but we’re still not too sure as a family. Because he never showed any signs of depression...but none of that matters because our boy is gone. He was only 22...studying to be an aviation engineer. I’m too devastated.
I lost my poor sister four months ago and missing her really bad.
Lost my brother 2 years ago, we are what’s known as the forgotten mourners
My sister passed away just a little over a month ago from an accidental drug overdose. It has been the hardest, darkest and most painful month for me and my mom. The things that give me hope the most are friends who have been through grief and are or almost are on the other side. It reminds me that there is light on the other side and that this is temporary and that I will survive.
I'm so sorry I just lost my little brother to an accidental drug overdose as well
I know this was a year ago but I was just wondering how you were doing now? I hope you found some peace
I feel like I'm dying inside. 💔
just know that you are loved.
@@sarebear1592 just know that you are loved too.
@@Loyaltothefoil8 thank you ❤
Same here. 7 months in to losing my 30 yr old brother and it doesnt get better. You have your good days and bad days. My mom will never be the same and feels like her time is coming soon.
It's the worst thing (up until now) that I've ever lived through.
my 23 year old brother just killed himself. 2 days after my 25th birthday, it is so painful every day,. Even if I could accept the fact that he chose this and wanted to be gone it still hurts every time I think of him and wonder what I could have done as a sibling to prevent this. Us remaing 3 siblings are in intense pain, but I can't even begin to imagine the pain my parents are going through. losing a sibling is the worst thing that I could imagine in my adulthood so far.
Thank you for your vulnerability!
I loss my brother to suicide almost 2 yrs ago. The suicide makes it hard for me to accept. A accident I think I could accept better, but suicide left so many unanswered questions and guilt that I could have done more. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him, he was a best friend and brother. Lost my other brother over ten years ago to a blood clot, I miss him but l accept it so much better than the suicide. I can't understand that it was God's will that he would take his own life. It's just so hard to cope with it all. I was the oldest & I am still here and all my brothers are gone.
I lost my 5 year old brother recently to a drowning. I have never felt the most pain in my life…the grieving will never end but it will heal slowly.
😪🙏✝️
This story happened to my best friend's family. I am trying to share it with everyone I can because they understand where true comfort, peace & hope is found. God bless you!
Family Story
Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day.
My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening.
That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of
a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are.
Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you.
His Story
Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23)
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12)
He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell.
“For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price]
“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8)
Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today!
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b)
Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour!
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28)
Your Story
What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son.
The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)
We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready?
“...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b)
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c)
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i miss my sister so much i just lost her 6 months ago to gun violence and its indescribable what I feel
I feel like death comes in twos, I lost my fiancée of 8 years in mid 2018, but her mom lost her partner 2 years prior. It’s been impossibly tough on her, and I fear that maybe I’m next to grieve again.
I no the pain i lost my 3 brothers it started at 10. God i miss my family ox
I lost my 24years old brother by accident near our house . He hit on the electricity post . When i went there i saw him lying on the side with flooded of blood. I just had a heavy breathing i was crying. Everyone knows that he will not survive because he started gaaping. Gasping is the last process of death I don't know too much about that. Then i took him to hospital . After new hours doctor call me and i saw him on ventilator dat sight i will never forget. His body is ok not even one scratch but then i saw his heavy bleddings from nose and ear. Around 2hours he declared death. I went to this body and kiss him . Its feel like he is sleeping. He was too much attached to me. Then i cried and call my father and told him that he was death. He died on 25march 2024. Its been 2months. I m feeling like i have no emotions. Everyone says don't cry but it is easy to say . Only we know how we are dealing with these emotions. May his soul rest in peace in heaven. Plzz guys pray for our family.. My loving brother Simon..
I feel their sadness, I also lost my father last August 2018 and a year after, my sister died too....😪😪😪
How did they died?😥😥😥 i feel very sorry for you, i also lost my sister in 2018, i miss her so bad every day, i wish i could hug her
I can relate so much I lost my brother last year April and since then I keep living in this fear of thinking abt losing someone else i love. 1. The pain is too much 2. I don’t know what would happen if i lose someone I deeply love.
And yes sometimes I’m really angry and sometimes I’m rele sad and depressed.
I just lost my brother last week and it is so hard to get threw
I find myself worrying about other people I care about too now because I dont know why I would do if someone else I love passes away just cant take the pain.
Lost my big brother… he was shot in the head by mistaken identity… I was only 16 and he was just about to turn 21 🤦🏾♂️ all he talked about was turning 21 and that’s what’s f’d up cause I past the age that he couldn’t and it’s like I’m kinda guilty for that 😞
- Praying for everybody on here who lost a sibling I know how it feel fr
3 years can't seem to get over this shit plus where I'm raised people have no sympathy no empathy
the sad thing is really never got to know my same things they did when they were just babies it hurts so much because never got make memories with them or anything what even worse my mom only told me this yesterday she kept it a secret for so many years I had a right to know why did they not tell me for so
I would love to share my story. I'm 27yrs in my loss and grief. I lost my only and younger sister in car accident.
Lost my brother 25 years ago to suicide and now another brother is dying from alcoholism. I do not know how I will survive this :(
Ive lost 3 siblings and my mother and father and now my older brother has cancer so it suxs
It really does suck. So sorry for what you're going through. I've lost so many close people when I was so close to them. My sister had a heart attack on 2/4. I can't feel anything. I don't know how you getting on. I pray you have a good support group. I think that is the best help. Blessings for your Brother and you.
I lost my brother a week ago. He was in a car accident. I am completely devastated.
This story happened to my best friend's family. I am trying to share it with everyone I can because they understand where true comfort, peace & hope is found. God bless you!
Family Story
Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day.
My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening.
That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of
a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are.
Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you.
His Story
Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23)
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12)
He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell.
“For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price]
“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8)
Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today!
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b)
Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour!
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28)
Your Story
What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son.
The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)
We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready?
“...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b)
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c)
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I just lost my brother. We had a fight before he died. This I will have to work through.
Jim Novack would you take it to heart if it were you instead? I don’t think your brother would hold onto the fight, especially not after death.
@@PKTraceur Maybe not. I wrote an email to his wife. I told her that I didn't realize that my brother was trying to reach out to me. I just didn't see it.
My brother called me 3 times a day before he overdosed, I didnt answer and I cant think of anything but how I couldve saved him or talked to him and told him I loved him one last time.
@@christianhannah7201 thank you for sharing this.
I lost my brother yesterday. he was so scared of living as am I:( nothing matters anymore.
I feel the same
i just lost my brother on the 2nd of January 2018 in Calgary Alberta at the peter lougheed hospital, i am in shocked and disbelieve of his sudden death, me and the rest of the family are nabbed for answers as to what happend, can any one help me please i need help, i am in Calgary,
Jeremy P I am so sorry.
Im so sorry I'm just seeing this now I would of loved to talk to you
I just lost my brother
I understand how you feel
I hope you found the help and support you needed❤
January 30th Bro at least got to see 2020
I lost My big brother brody 10 weeks ago from a accidental drug overdose
I miss him so much he was the biggest example to my big sister and I we love you Brody allan shindorf
Lost mine to the same. Never been the same it's been 5 years. Only thing I can say to you is keep moving forward and Noone will fully understand until they have it happen god forbid. I may not know you but my brother was my other half and still is even if he's not here physically. He's with you. I know it.
Love to you and yours. Genuinely
I cant relate cause I don't have a sibling :(
Fuck man....wow. I miss my brother 😞😔😥 almost 1yr ago
This didn’t help me :\
RIP to my brother who died yesterday. 18th of Feb 2020. ajayi yusuff olasunkanmi. he was 24 same as me
Will keep him in prayers.... its devastating... i feel ur pain
@@mahmoodabanu5455 thank you
My sister died Feb 9th Her birthday was Feb 18th...I cant stop crying. Im so lost
@@ateeb77able I am sorry to hear that. I pray you find peace somehow someday soon
I'm a twinless twin
till this year of my life, twice I had thoughts of k!lling my twin brother because my parents love him more- (I hate that I love my family)
There are times when I just feel so unwanted that I just wishes to disappear & wonders if my family will ever miss me~
But then again 2nd thoughts comes, that there ARE non-family people who loves me & prays for me to be well, also G0d who is looking after me loves me the most - that I stills those dark thoughts & continue on living after shedding my emotions with tears.
I'm not a good person, I don't think I am ; but I'll try be one, not for myself, not for my family, but for the purpose of being humane & be positive for the Almighty.
Those of thoughts of the Devil you are so much more. You are loved and I’m sure your family does as well.