Augh.. You get me every time mate. ;) Glad to hear that your getting on allright, you really are an awesome bloke... and I don't say that very often. Good job.
your courage and outlook have really inspired and comforted me while coping with my own loss, yes it is heart breaking to loose a child but you have helped me realize that life is better for that child being with us for how ever short a time and not to feel only sadness when you think of that child, love to you and your family x
Veeery nice to get an update! I absolutley love the memory around the kitchen table that you were talking about! I could really picture it, it made me happy inside too. I'm glad you're all doing alright :) And i really found the "thank you" in black and white in text at the end very powerfull. You're welcome :) Love you!
Thanks for the update! Those are really great, happy memories to look back on and cherish. Evan had a fantastic life and very loving family and you should be very, very proud of that.
Very nice story and message. Being grateful for what you have and have had is a powerful thing. I've yet to fully understand it all myself. You are going down a good path.
You had me smiling and tearing up at the same time. The way you've taken the good of his life, remembering what is truly important, memories. It's just beautiful.
Your story about Evans belly-laugh made me giggle! Moments like that really do last forever! I have so much respect for you and your family, for the way you appear to have got stronger through everything. And I believe that the world is made a better place through having families like yours in it, just as you are a better person for having Evan in your life. Much love, and thank you so much for sharing your feelings, your memories and your journey this way.
You and your family are in my Prayers Brian. I am a Mother and a Grand Mother; I cannot let my mind comprehend such a loss for fear of losing it. I feel that everything in life, in some form, is a learning lesson. I do not know what learning lesson could come from such a sad loss other than learning just how special and fragile life is. My heart goes out to you Brian. God Bless
You don't always have to be funny. We like you. It's so wonderful that you have no doubts and much love for his daycare provider. WOW what an interesting point about not wanting to equate him or his birth with sadness. Cheesy? - anything but. I am really impressed by your take on things. Thank you so much for being this candid with us. "My life won't be sad because he came into it". Wow, Brian. My love and prayers to you and Andrea.
I'm so glad I went looking for old videos to watch, I did not knwo this existed. You are so beautiful, with every new glimpse into your heart and soul I fall a bit more in love with you each time.
that was just such a sweet memory. thank you for sharing that. and i don't think that sadness is a completely negative thing. it makes people appreciate a smile even more.
Wow, what an amazingly touching vlog. Thank you so much for sharing your personal journey with us. Much love to you and your family as you go through the healing process. : )
Very moving... And I think you are right people should be happy for the moments they have had with their loved ones This reminds me of a dutch poem I will translate and send it to you It 's not really sad so maybe it will help you
Brian my friend, I can't offer you any comfort. I can only convey my deepest respect for you, and your courage. You've shown me a different kind of courage - a pure kind - through your point of view. One that surpasses anything I possess, or likely ever will. Remember the good times. That's the only advice I will offer, lame as it sounds. I wish you the best.
You are most definitely NOT destined to be sad. Evan was placed in your life for a reason, and sadness was not it. Embrace and rejoice in the short, sweet life that is Evan. Your favorite memory is a fantastic one! *BIG HUG*
I can't imagine anything worse than losing your child. I always try to remind myself that I'm living for the ones I loved who didn't get this far because I always carry them with me. I always feel them with me. Whether you're a spiritual person or not, you are a sum of all your parts.
You have a great attitude that many could learn from (and in my case be reminded of). It's not what you lost by knowing them (him), it's what you gained. I know I'm new to you, so I don't want to sound trite, but this applies to a lot of situations. cont. (sorry, I didn't mean to be so verbose)
You say this with such conviction that I believe you. We hear so many horror stories about daycare that they have a bad name. I don't have children myself, but if I did (or decide to), I wonder how does one find trust in the care of someone else? How do you know that this person will treat your child as his/her own? In response to your comment, what did you learn through their experience at daycare that made you a better mom? (continued)
I hope you don't mind me asking. Sometimes we can all learn from these questions. Please believe me when I say that I am also very sorry, as is everyone here, that you have lost someone so special and loved. I like your husband's view on being grateful for the time spent with Evan and for all the happiness he brought.
I wanted to write something that would help, but I can not find the words. I will just say that I am a hard hearted ex new videographer! You melted my cold heart! I wish you peace. You are a wonderful man! Bless you and your family and you have a special place in the heart of this gruff old man. I send you all the love that I have held back for all my life!
Wow, my internet goes out for a few days and I miss out on a hole lot. And I must not have watched your vids close enough but I didn't know you had a child that died. (Glad to know your doing ok tho.) I don't know what I'd do if one of mine was to pass away.
Brian, please don't ever be self-conscious about sharing your real self. You know we love your characters and songs, but they wouldn't mean nearly as much if there weren't a really classy and soulful guy behind all the fun. I'm inspired by how much positive growth you've built out of such a terrible loss. Evan certainly does seem to have made your life better...and through you, all of ours as well. Be well, friend.
I also appreciate different opinions and just want to ask about some important points. I really do not mean any harm at all. I realize that Evan's passing did not have to do with the daycare worker. But his death brings up pertinent points about daycare that people should consider. I wanted to know what his parents thought. Do you think that if people felt they had a choice, they would prefer daycare to staying at home with the child? I wonder.
This reminds me of Dr. Laura's program. When I first started listening to her, I thought she was full of it. She talked about how too many parents send kids to child care instead of watching over the kids due to work, etc. I am starting to think that day care takes away valuable time. Every minute is precious. Please do not take offense. No offense meant.
Augh.. You get me every time mate. ;)
Glad to hear that your getting on allright, you really are an awesome bloke... and I don't say that very often.
Good job.
Brian, your Evan videos are exceptionally moving. The reason I'm a subscriber is because of the amazing warmth you emanate. Thanks for all of it.
your courage and outlook have really inspired and comforted me while coping with my own loss, yes it is heart breaking to loose a child but you have helped me realize that life is better for that child being with us for how ever short a time and not to feel only sadness when you think of that child, love to you and your family x
Veeery nice to get an update! I absolutley love the memory around the kitchen table that you were talking about! I could really picture it, it made me happy inside too. I'm glad you're all doing alright :) And i really found the "thank you" in black and white in text at the end very powerfull. You're welcome :) Love you!
Life is so precious. Thank you SO much for sharing your journey. I loved hearing it. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
Brian, Thank you for the update, you have no idea how much we care, and we all stand walk with you in your journey.....Mike
Thanks for the update! Those are really great, happy memories to look back on and cherish. Evan had a fantastic life and very loving family and you should be very, very proud of that.
That's a beautiful way to remember him, man. God Bless
Very nice story and message. Being grateful for what you have and have had is a powerful thing. I've yet to fully understand it all myself. You are going down a good path.
You had me smiling and tearing up at the same time. The way you've taken the good of his life, remembering what is truly important, memories. It's just beautiful.
Your story about Evans belly-laugh made me giggle! Moments like that really do last forever! I have so much respect for you and your family, for the way you appear to have got stronger through everything. And I believe that the world is made a better place through having families like yours in it, just as you are a better person for having Evan in your life. Much love, and thank you so much for sharing your feelings, your memories and your journey this way.
You and your family are in my Prayers Brian.
I am a Mother and a Grand Mother; I cannot let my mind comprehend such a loss for fear of losing it. I feel that everything in life, in some form, is a learning lesson. I do not know what learning lesson could come from such a sad loss other than learning just how special and fragile life is.
My heart goes out to you Brian.
God Bless
You don't always have to be funny. We like you.
It's so wonderful that you have no doubts and much love for his daycare provider.
WOW what an interesting point about not wanting to equate him or his birth with sadness. Cheesy? - anything but. I am really impressed by your take on things. Thank you so much for being this candid with us. "My life won't be sad because he came into it". Wow, Brian.
My love and prayers to you and Andrea.
I'm so glad I went looking for old videos to watch, I did not knwo this existed.
You are so beautiful, with every new glimpse into your heart and soul I fall a bit more in love with you each time.
Thank you for sharing your special moments of your son with us and that your journey is now consisting of celebrating his life... thank you
Brian, thanks for sharing your journey. My heart goes out to you and your family. This weekend will be difficult for sure. Hugs to each of you.
that was just such a sweet memory. thank you for sharing that.
and i don't think that sadness is a completely negative thing. it makes people appreciate a smile even more.
I like the real you best.
You are an amazing guy.
Evan will truly always be a part of you.
Love to you and yours.
The LOVE bond is what will bring Heaven to Earth and Vice Versa! Beautiful vlog bnessel!!
There's so much I can say right now but I'll keep it simple...
I can't begin to tell you how happy I am to know Brian. Love you brother.
Wow, what an amazingly touching vlog. Thank you so much for sharing your personal journey with us. Much love to you and your family as you go through the healing process. : )
Very moving... And I think you are right people should be happy for the moments they have had with their loved ones This reminds me of a dutch poem I will translate and send it to you It 's not really sad so maybe it will help you
Brian my friend, I can't offer you any comfort.
I can only convey my deepest respect for you, and your courage. You've shown me a different kind of courage - a pure kind - through your point of view. One that surpasses anything I possess, or likely ever will.
Remember the good times. That's the only advice I will offer, lame as it sounds.
I wish you the best.
Thank you Brian.
Just came across this today.So well expressed. So heartfelt and beautiful.Love and Peace to your family.
Marianne
I love this sentiment
You are most definitely NOT destined to be sad. Evan was placed in your life for a reason, and sadness was not it. Embrace and rejoice in the short, sweet life that is Evan. Your favorite memory is a fantastic one! *BIG HUG*
I can't imagine anything worse than losing your child. I always try to remind myself that I'm living for the ones I loved who didn't get this far because I always carry them with me. I always feel them with me. Whether you're a spiritual person or not, you are a sum of all your parts.
Thanks for the update bro, good to hear you and your family is doing well. I'm kinda lost for words now...sorry.
You have a great attitude that many could learn from (and in my case be reminded of). It's not what you lost by knowing them (him), it's what you gained. I know I'm new to you, so I don't want to sound trite, but this applies to a lot of situations. cont. (sorry, I didn't mean to be so verbose)
You say this with such conviction that I believe you. We hear so many horror stories about daycare that they have a bad name. I don't have children myself, but if I did (or decide to), I wonder how does one find trust in the care of someone else? How do you know that this person will treat your child as his/her own? In response to your comment, what did you learn through their experience at daycare that made you a better mom? (continued)
I hope you don't mind me asking. Sometimes we can all learn from these questions. Please believe me when I say that I am also very sorry, as is everyone here, that you have lost someone so special and loved. I like your husband's view on being grateful for the time spent with Evan and for all the happiness he brought.
I wanted to write something that would help, but I can not find the words. I will just say that I am a hard hearted ex new videographer! You melted my cold heart! I wish you peace. You are a wonderful man! Bless you and your family and you have a special place in the heart of this gruff old man. I send you all the love that I have held back for all my life!
Wow, my internet goes out for a few days and I miss out on a hole lot. And I must not have watched your vids close enough but I didn't know you had a child that died. (Glad to know your doing ok tho.) I don't know what I'd do if one of mine was to pass away.
Brian, please don't ever be self-conscious about sharing your real self. You know we love your characters and songs, but they wouldn't mean nearly as much if there weren't a really classy and soulful guy behind all the fun. I'm inspired by how much positive growth you've built out of such a terrible loss. Evan certainly does seem to have made your life better...and through you, all of ours as well. Be well, friend.
I also appreciate different opinions and just want to ask about some important points. I really do not mean any harm at all. I realize that Evan's passing did not have to do with the daycare worker. But his death brings up pertinent points about daycare that people should consider. I wanted to know what his parents thought. Do you think that if people felt they had a choice, they would prefer daycare to staying at home with the child? I wonder.
This reminds me of Dr. Laura's program. When I first started listening to her, I thought she was full of it. She talked about how too many parents send kids to child care instead of watching over the kids due to work, etc. I am starting to think that day care takes away valuable time. Every minute is precious. Please do not take offense. No offense meant.