February 15

I never thought I would ever have to write these words, much less think them, but Raymond St. George @SaintR.J.George passed away last night. It was sudden, and we’re still unaware of the cause, but what we do know is how much we will miss him. I know how much everyone loved my brother from all of the well wishes and posts about him, and even though I won’t be able to respond to all, I am reading them. For those of you asking, I’ll be posting more information about the funeral as I have it.

My family is stumbling to take our first steps without Ray, and I’m not sure how long it will be before our brokenness heals, if ever. This is all so unreal, a bad dream I’m waiting to wake up from. I’ve been pinching myself, but the reality is, Ray’s gone, and it’s almost too much to bear. I’d love to have something poetic to say about the fragility of life or about appreciating Raymond for his existence, but I’m far too petty for that. We were supposed to go to trivia Thursday night, and I’m angry about it. I’ve lost my brother and playmate, constant friend and sometimes foe. He was my light, and I was his shadow. And I’m lost without him.

If you’re the praying type, my family will take them. If you have good energy, send it our way. We will need all the support we can get in the coming days. Thank you for the peace and love.

#Grief #RaymondStGeorge