Nellie
Dearest Brother Mine,I miss you more than words can say. Its so hard to believe you are gone. I canÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢t make sense of all the sadness and grief that I feel. Wasn't it just yesterday that you were doing something to make us all laugh or feel safe.I wonder how many times you tried to explain to me the science of the sound of thunder. You were so sure if you could just get me to understand how it all worked, I would stop being afraid of those sounds that rumbled and clapped and shook me. So many years have gone by, and IÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢ve never stopped being afraid of those sounds, and you never stopped trying to explain it all to me. Now when the thunder comes, IÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢ll try not to be afraid, IÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢ll try to listen for the patient sound of your voice in my mind explaining to me once again the science of the rumble and clap.I hope you know how much we all love you. Your gentleness and charm will long be remembered by all whose lifeÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s you have touched. My heart is full of your smile, that twinkle in your eyes, and all the silly things you did to make us laugh. I will treasure each memory.Give Mom a big hug.Love you mostest bunches, Nellie