Things that bring a Smile to my face about my brother....I miss him

One year ago today Our family lost my brother so suddenly and tragically!! We are all still very saddened and emotional about his loss but on this day I am going to focus on all the things about Chad that are memorable, happy, and that bring a smile to my face! This might be random but it is special to me and I feel like I have so many things running through my mind that I just want to share, so here I go:

1. Chad LOVED the Lord
2. Great Daddy
3. He had a wonderful and loud laugh
4. He was a perfectionist
5. Loved to EAT
6. Mom's homemade cheesecake
7. The scriptures
8. He was proud to an be Eagle Scout
9. Was a good BIG brother
10. He had a passion for drawing
11. He laughed a lot when he watched movies
12. Liked the color blue
13. A collector of Star Wars stuff and the movies
14. He loved is Oakley sunglasses
15. He was good at sports
16. Loved weight lifting
17. Pizza and lasagna were is favorite foods
18. He thought Taz was hilarious
19. He loved Scooby-Doo and Garfield
20. Loved the smell of black licorice
21. Was a hard worker from a very young age ( remember May Howells greenhouse)
22. He gave the best horsey rides around the living room
23. We was amazing at pulling the 100lb sled back up Toboggan Hill!! Over and Over
24. He wasn't afraid to ride the pink bike with the banana seat
25. He was my buddy at Grandma and Grandpa Krog's for our annual week stay out on the farm!
26. He wore a raccoon hat as a young boy while riding that pink bike! LOL There is a picture.
27. We all enjoyed our camping trips, especially to the Heart Ranch.
28. He loved to go hunting with my Dad
29. He really loved Eagles
30. His Mission for the Church was something he was very proud of.

So, as today passes by and the week to come follows, I will be thinking of Chad and his darling children. He was a wonderful man to so many people in this world! He touched so many peoples lives for good and he will be remember for that. I miss him so much but I know that I will be united with him one day and see him again, I fine comfort in this. I have heard so often from people that have lost loved ones that time will heal and as it comes the turn of one year, I find myself healing little bits at a time. The hole in my heart is still there and it will never be whole again!! Chad, you are loved and miss dearly by so many and it still hurts, but your memories still bring a smile to my face and tears to my eyes................Missing you more than these words can say big brother....