When Little Doug Comes Home!

--by jan2008, posted Aug 26, 2007

"When Little Doug Comes Home". For as long as I can remember, that was the statement that my mother, myself and my two sisters shared.

My father was Big Doug, Douglas Senior. And my brother was Little Doug, Douglas Junior. My father passed away eight years ago, and my mother had always hoped for times "when Little Doug comes home." After Little Doug was discharged from the Armed Forces, he was based in California and would always take all his vacation time to come home. And then, on October 18th, 2006, my one and only brother, Little Doug, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.

We were all deeply saddened by his sudden passing. I am hoping to one day retire and I will celebrate him and I trust that one day we will all be united together and Little Doug will finally come home.

Since my brother passed so suddenly, I now value life and I know that each day counts. I am trying to get the best that I can out of each day. Live, laugh, and enjoy life for one never knows when we will be called home too.

I wrote this story as an act of kindness. I plead to everyone that if you have a loved one that you do not see as often. Try to talk to them as much as you can while they are living. Try to spend time with them. We never know what life holds. Thank you.

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Posted by jan2008
Aug 26, 2007
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Nickgrand wrote: Thanks you for shearing and God bless!!

tigerlily wrote: Word of comfort to you and yours. Little Doug is indeed home... and preparing for the big family reunion that will one day come! Remember the old time gospel song... "when we all get to heaven". Think of it and smile! Big Doug and Little Doug sitting up there wondering what is taking the rest of you SO LONG!

AURELIA wrote: Jan,My sympathy goes out to you and your famiy. Thank you for encouraging us to stay connected with loved ones. I have a girlfriend who lost her 8year old daughter suddenly in 2006 and it is very difficult for her and she also feels as you do...don't take each other for granted and spend quality time with one another. GOD Bless...and when YOU GO HOME, I'm sure little Doug will be greeting you with a gentle smile and warm hug. ~Aurelia

hurricanelaurie wrote: I see us as flowers in God's flower garden and when God picks a flower, he picks the prettiest one He can find. Little Doug was that perfect flower and now Little Doug has come home. May there be joy in your memories of him and may you have peace and strength through this tough time. God bless you for sharing part of your life with us!

hurricane =O)

eleutheria wrote: Much sympathy to you and your family. I have always said 'If yo love someone... tell them'
Its so important to not miss the chance, live life fully!

~Eleutheria

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