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Family · November 30, 2012

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I have thicker skin than I am credited for. As the middle child, one would think that I would only ...

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What can I tell you about my cousin Brian? He made

What can I tell you about my cousin Brian? He made us laugh — often when we least expected it. He loved to make people laugh so much that half the time he said things that were completely inappropriate and off-color. Brian was cracking jokes right up until the last night we spent together, that little grin appearing after every punchline.

I often think Brian felt things differently than others — maybe even the right way. He found joy in the smallest corners of a dark world where others might not. He faced life’s monsters with his fists raised, chin up and ready for battle, while others may have retreated in fear. Brian was determined, focused, and found strength in pain. To know Brian was a gift from the universe.

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At the end of the day, I can’t forget how fragile and beautiful life is — and how important it is to show up for the people we love, even when it’s hard. My family — especially my siblings and cousins — have rallied around one another, holding each other up when it feels impossible to stand. I’m blessed to have friends waiting to catch me if I fall. I don’t know that I’ve fully processed everything yet, but I’m learning to sit with it — to honor both the pain and the love that come with loss.

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October Moments on the Cape with the family and good company @krabinoff @mrabinoff at the most beautiful beachfront @staydelmar property ✨

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Happy 16 years married to my dreamboat teenage cru

Happy 16 years married to my dreamboat teenage crush ... sorry we are split spending this day at a Tate McRae concert and the scarecrow festival - but I couldn't love you more. I think it's crazy we've been together for 20 something years but here we are... and it feels like no time has passed . I love you to the moon and back @b__houston and we will celebrate someday soon 💋

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