Scott, you are missed so dearly this time of year.  Your smiles and giddyness were always a joy to be around at Christmas.  You loved our nieces and nephews in the purest way humanly possible.  Thank you for teaching me how to love unconditionally.  Love isnt about how much the present is, but rather what it means to give from your heart.  You would play the 50 cent games for a plush toy and gave it with love and as a proud uncle Scott!

I lost my brother in September…

My brother, Scott Lee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 21, 2012. He was 46, I was 44.

I remember being in shock when I arrived at his apartment where our oldest brother found him. Alone. I debated on whether I should go in and see him. I envisioned kissing his forehead and saying goodbye. But when I entered in, I was in no way prepared for what I saw.

If someone you know is ever faced with this decision, just to see them one last time, my advice would be no. Dont…