Heavy Hearts
Hello all,
It is with much sadness that I announce that our beloved Tio Pepin passed this morning at 2am. I know I speak for all the members of our family when I thank you all for your kinds words, warm thoughts, and prayers during the last few months. Although this is something we've been expecting for some time, the loss of a loved one is never easy, but the support of the Babalu family (contributors and readers alike) made it a bit easier to bear.
I'm sure Val will have more to say in the near future, but right now he is by my grandfather side as he deals with the reality of losing his big brother. Again, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
R.I.P. Tio Pepin
God bless and keep Tio Pepin, and his family and friends.
My sincere condolences to all of your family and may God Bless your Tio Pepin in heaven.
Dios lo tenga en su gloria..!!
saludos
Ay, hermano. My condolences to you and Amanda and your Dad and Mom and the rest of your family. Let me know the funeral arrangements.
What is there to say, when they go they always take a piece of you with them....
a here's few words from Walt Whitman.-
"O CAPTAIN! my Captain! our fearful trip is done;
The ship has weather?d every rack, the prize we sought is won;
The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,
While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring"
Amanda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your uncle Val, and your family. Que Dios tenga a Tio Pepin en su gloria!
I wish you well, Melek
A Rainy Day
Things are not as bad
As they now may seem to be
Your life will still go on
Even though it’s without me
These are not tears of sadness
On this day of rain
Please look at them as tears of joy
For I am now free of pain
You can not know the freedom
Or the peace that I now feel
I hope this is some comfort
As you all now learn to deal
The battle now is over
And in many ways I’ve won
While you might think it is raining
I am warm amidst the sun
~ Unknown
It's tough...VERY tough...you brace yourself, you know it's coming, but you never quite get properly prepared for these events..
At any rate, we're all with you, Val, and with all of Tio Pepin's family at this time...
Mere words are never enough to console, but please accept our deepest condolences. May your many happy memories of dear Tio Pepin sustain you all during the days ahead, God bless him and keep him. Much love, Ziva
my prayers are with you brother....always keep the memory alive and he'll always be with you
Thoughts go out to you all. Val, my friend, know that if there is anything I can do, just yell. Thank you for sharing him with us, so that he can live on in our hearts as well.
Condolences...it's always difficult...
My prayers and deepest sympathy are with your whole family. Always remember the good memories for they keep our loved ones alive in our hearts.
I am very sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear it, Val. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Val, my condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and sobre todo con tu Papa. Un fuerte abrazo a ti y a Maggy.
So very very sorry
but he would have no regrets
for a life well lived
and honor served.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May his memory be a blessing.
Sorry to hear the news.
My condolences to the whole family.
George
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Memories bring comfort as you remember the love, mourn the loss and celebrate the life.
My deepest condolences to the whole family.
i am sorry Val. My condolences to your family. God bless you and your family.
Val - I just returned from a funeral in St. Augustine for the mom of my best friend in college - who was like a second mother to me. Another best friend had to runoff to New York due to his mom's stroke. I buried my dad a little over 4 years ago, and no longer have any aunts or uncles or grandparents left. The only consolation I can offer is that it is all part of God's plans for us - we cannot change it, only learn to accept it. I can tell you that you WILL reach a point where you can laugh at tio Pepin situations and life stories, eventually losing the tears that come now also. He will want you to recall him often, fondly, and with a smile on your face. My condolences to you and your extended family. I will pray for his eternal rest and that God grant you the spiritual healing you may need. Peace.
God Bless and hold you all close.
I am very sorry for your loss and keeping your family in my prayers.