My cousins are like my siblings. The six of us grew up
together and we have a tight bond. Losing David was a shock. He is the first of
our generation to die. As you can imagine, there is a huge hole in his absence,
though I’m not sure it’s fully realized yet. But I don’t want to talk about his
death. I want to share with you his life.
In many ways David was larger than life. Everything he did
he did to the fullest. He loved his wife and cared for her as if she were a
princess. His sons were his whole life. He did not hold back on correcting them
if they were going astray, but he also showed them great love through his
actions.
And if his sons were his world, his grandchildren were his universe.
What he would not do for them! His eyes would sparkle just talking about them.
He would grin ear to ear when they came over for a visit. He took them with him
wherever he went. He could not get enough of them.
Beyond his immediate family he cared deeply for his
extended family. He took care of his mother-in-law. He helped his father-in-law
with yard work and other chores that are now a challenge for my uncle. He
adored my mother and my sister; always having a kind word for my mother when
they spoke on the phone. My sister was his kid sister. Their friendship was
filled with teasing and jokes that only siblings are allowed to exchange.
As I shared with friends, his life was defined by passion.
If he loved you, he loved you fully. David showed us what it meant to live. And
now he is gone. It hurts.
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