Stories Collected While Living in France

French la Vie

Lean on Love

lean on me

 

This mysterious thing called life.

So unbelievably beautiful, complex and deeply intertwined.

Today my cousin died.

A beautiful, talented, do-anything-for-anyone, tender-hearted young man.

His death is shocking. I am so sorry for his children, his parents, our family.

I do not understand life at times but this I know:

Love deeply, reap the unending gift that it is to love and be loved,

and when sadness comes

because it will

lean on those who love you.

Lean in and let others hold you.

Godspeed dear Brian.

 

Comments

23 responses to “Lean on Love”

  1. Kathie B

    Dear Corey, I’m so sorry for your and the family’s loss. I’m sure Brian must have known how much you loved him.

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  2. g

    I am deeply sorry to read of your family’s and your loss….life is mysterious-

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  3. Deanna Bailey

    Dear Corey~ I’m so very sorry for your loss. Sending loving healing hugs to you.

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  4. Debra Paper

    Hi Corey, I am so sorry to read of your loss. It is so shocking when someone who wasn’t ill passes. My younger brother passed in October – it was a total shock just months after my father passed away – his wife and 18 yo twins stunned.
    Life is so precious and complex and beautiful, intense yet surreal.
    Love deeply is the only answer.
    God bless.

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  5. Jacklynn Lantry

    I am so sorry for your loss Corey, xo jackie

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  6. Ana

    In the arms of the father now. Love is the comfort. We who have grieved can empathise and yet comfort comes from unexpected sources. Praying in love for you and your family.

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  7. Diogenes

    Corey, I am very sorry for your loss and that of Brian’s family and friends.

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  8. Barbara St. Aubrey

    Thank you

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  9. Cynthia Thompson

    Dear Corey and family, sending prayers and love to you and the family.

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  10. Jaclyn Crone

    Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
    and let perpetual light shine upon him.
    May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed,
    through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
    Amen.

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  11. Bev S.

    My condolences.

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  12. Ardi Butler

    Sending condolences and love. What a lovely tribute to a man who was loved by his family – a true gift from God.

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  13. Jeanne

    I am very sorry for your loss.
    My love, prayers and sympathy for you all
    Much love
    Jeanne

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  14. Irene

    Corey and family,
    My sincere condolence to you and your family on the loss of your cousin, Brian.

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  15. Teddee Grace

    Please accept my condolences. I hope you were able to spend some time with your cousin while you were visiting recently. Life is brief and precious.

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  16. Jennifer Phillipps

    Very best wishes to you and your family as you mourn the loss of your cousin.

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  17. Paula Tyner

    So sorry for his loss.

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  18. Kathy

    Dearest Corey,
    I am so very sorry for your loss. Randy and I are thinking about you and holding you close in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love.

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  19. Judy

    Ah, dear Corey – underneath are the everlasting arms, holding him and his family, and you. Judy

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  20. Marilyn

    So sorry to read this. Sending comforting thoughts and prayer to his family and to you.

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  21. Barbara Blizzard

    May your happy memories of Brian sustain you through this journey.

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  22. Jenifer Delson

    I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for your family at this time of sorrow to find peace that passes understanding.

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  23. Joan

    Much sympathy to you and your extended family. A sudden loss is so hard to bear. He will still hear your good byes.

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