Today was one of the saddest days I have lived through. I said my final goodbyes to my brother in law, watching the herse pull away from the sidewalk, and watching his 2 little girls' hearts breaking...

It was hard, damn hard to say goodbye to someone who was never meant to be leaving so young, leaving his 2 young girls. Suprisingly, my sister held up pretty well, I dont know if it was bec she was trying to hold it together for her daughters, or the angst she was experiencing due to the fact his parents and her wage a little battle, as they have for quite some time sadly, or because she was simply worn out from all the dealings.

I suspect it was a bit of all three. The service was lovely. His uncle is an Anglican priest. He spoke so lovingly about his nephew, at times, barely holding it together as he gently delivered the eulogy. It was simple, no frills and splashy goings on. Just the way Chris would have liked it.

I will miss him so very much, his laughter and smiles, the way he treated people with respect. The strength he found to be there to help others without want of return favour. The way he loved to take endless photographic memories of his family and friends, and I tell you, he has taken a stack of photos!!

But most of all I will miss him simply because he was my brother (in law). He loved everyone. And from what I saw today, they all loved him back.

RIP my brother. No more pain to endure. So long, and enjoy your journey into the afterlife wherever it takes you.