To the Joker in our lives.

I have felt since I found out, that I needed to speak my feelings on this.

I am sorry if this is long, but those who know me know I always have alot to say..

Yesterday started off pretty normal, other than the fact I couldn't sleep and was up before I ever get up by myself. I started to paint loose nails and the day slowly slipped away. Texts back and froth from my little sister telling me she's been having a bad morning and wants the day to end. By early afternoon my phone laughed ( as it is her ringtone) The ringing of the laughing broke the words I was about to hear. Our jokester of an uncle passed away that morning in a car crash. The silence hit me, and the thoughts of my cousin (his only child and son) and my aunt. Then to my father who is his big brother. Lost for words I tried to comfort my sister.
She had found out from our grandparents, who tried to reach Dad but Danielle had the phone at work. I got a hold of our oldest sister to go tell my Dad to call Grandpa.
My Dad left in shock, as they were the pranksters of the family, and close.
As I live in Vegas and away from family, I tried to stay busy, but the thoughts of what would I do if it was my Dad, or my husband or brother. We just never know when that day will come. After a few hours I went on facebook and saw the horrifying picture from the crash. (I am not posting it, as it is just hard to see but here is the link) http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/08/man-killed-in-early-morning-crash-on-interstate-15.html

My memories of Dave are few, but wonderful. He always had a smile for everyone, didnt matter who you were or what you did. A prank to catch you off your guard. Him and my Dad shared a familiar laugh. Was always witty and quick but never rude.
He was and is a great man. I remember when I was younger him and Alex stopped by our house, me and my cousin played with Dave, and he messed with us and my Dad joined in. To me it feels like yesterday.

I am just so glad to know of Gods plan and that this is not the end, that this is just for right now. I know my Dad and Dave will be the pranksters once again. ( In a long time I hope) My Dad couldnt have said it any better than what he did in the comments of the article
"Dave was my younger brother. He could always make me laugh and was our family joker with a witt quicker than Johnney Carson. We are all hurting pretty bad right now. I guess God needed a few laughs and called him home. I miss ya bro. Love, Jeff"
We dont get all the answers but, God doesnt do things without reason, and one day when we meet him, we can ask him all the questions we want to know. For now we just need to pull together as a family, and know that each day is truly a blessing. It could always be better, but remember even when things are bad, at least you are here to learn and grow from the hard times. Until we see him again I know he is watching all of us. Love you always..