My brother Marty (60) went home this morning
He was surrounded by love and felt your prayers.
His family, brothers and mother were by his side.
His suffering is over. A heavenly host of love is welcoming him.
.... such sorrow, sadness and peace .
And here are some photos of the candles that you lit for him last night.
Thank you x
Thank you for your loving support.
My family thanks you as well. Marty often
talked about the overwhelming
sense of prayer being said and felt.
He said it gave him strenght.
May your journey forward Marty be beautiful.
with love and friendship -
Posted by: g | 04 February 2021 at 02:29 AM
Sitting here crying. Can't help it.
Posted by: Kathie B | 04 February 2021 at 02:35 AM
I will light my candles again tonight, in honor of your brother, in celebration of your family’s heritage of love, and as a promise of prayers for those who must continue on in faith, hope and love.
Hugs from Placerville,
Di
Posted by: Di Wheeler | 04 February 2021 at 02:52 AM
Overwhelming love surrounds.....God speed Marty
Love to you all XX
Posted by: LeighNZ | 04 February 2021 at 03:20 AM
I am so sorry for your incalculable loss.
Posted by: jackie | 04 February 2021 at 04:21 AM
I felt a need to light another candle today and lift prayers for your brother’s peaceful transition.
Posted by: Nancy | 04 February 2021 at 04:34 AM
I am very sad to hear this.
'...such sorrow, sadness and peace.' You say it so well.
Posted by: Lil | 04 February 2021 at 04:41 AM
God never lets go of our hand as we cross over the river to the other side.
May God bless all the family and you, Corey.
Posted by: isabel | 04 February 2021 at 05:01 AM
I am so deeply sorry for you and your family’s loss of your brother Marty. I lit a candle last night and prayed for a peaceful journey. He is loved and there will always be love to surround and comfort you. ❤️
Posted by: Lila | 04 February 2021 at 06:10 AM
Love to you and family Corey. So sad to lose your brother. Thinking of you and family.
Posted by: Joan | 04 February 2021 at 06:52 AM
Je garde allumées les bougies pour la douceur de leurs flammes dans la prière.
Posted by: JeanneRenee | 04 February 2021 at 07:14 AM
I was so very sorry to read this sad news. May he rest in peace. Ro
Posted by: rosemarie giusso | 04 February 2021 at 07:32 AM
I am so sorry for your great loss. He was truly loved and he knew it. May your heart find the peace it needs.
Posted by: Marilyn M | 04 February 2021 at 07:42 AM
Dear Corey,
May you and your family find peace as well during this difficult and painful time of loss. Your writings have helped me be a better big sister.
Stay safe and thank you for sharing your strength during such a sad stage of life. Our prayers and love will continue for you.
Agape,
Ella
Posted by: Ella Dyer | 04 February 2021 at 08:05 AM
Lifting you up with my heart.
"It is but crossing the world, as friends do the seas; they live in one another still."
- A Quaker quote.
Posted by: Diogenes | 04 February 2021 at 08:42 AM
Dear Corey and all Marty’s loved family, my deepest sympathy to you all.
Posted by: Kate | 04 February 2021 at 08:42 AM
His eternal life has begun. God and his Angels will tenderly care for him now and his suffering is over.
My love and prayers for you all and my sympathy.
Love Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | 04 February 2021 at 08:53 AM
So sad to hear...Love to you and your family Corey. Sending you light and love. Hugs, Lorna
Posted by: Lorna | 04 February 2021 at 08:57 AM
People all over the world through their connection to Corey lit candles and prayed. These are just a few from her California cousins, her Cabras. Everyone stopped what they were doing, lit a candle, took a photo and sent them to Corey. I think I’ll light a few more tomorrow, just because. Maybe it will make me feel closer to Marty. It’s so painful it think that I’ll never see him at another family gathering. How can this be?
Posted by: Cousin Linda | 04 February 2021 at 08:59 AM
I didn’t know Marty but I felt like I did. It made me sad to hear he passed and sad also for all those who are close to Marty. Thank you Corey for sharing your life with all of us. You teach us well and bring us joy. And to Marty I pray you find peace on your journey!
Posted by: Valerie | 04 February 2021 at 09:30 AM
I don't often comment Corey but your beautiful writing touches me every day. I am so sorry for your loss and am holding you and your family in my heart.
Posted by: Amy | 04 February 2021 at 09:31 AM
As with all your other readers, I am very sorry to read the news of your brothers passing. He is now at peace and no longer has to battle - but it is a very hard day for you all. My very best wishes to you and your family at this time...Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Phillipps | 04 February 2021 at 10:01 AM
Praying for HIS grace and comfort in your loss, lovely friend.
Anne & Kirk
Posted by: Anne @musicandmarkets | 04 February 2021 at 10:12 AM
So sorry to read of your brothers passing,his suffering is over now,condolences to all your family,it's the toughest time for you all.
Posted by: Kathleen | 04 February 2021 at 11:03 AM
Praying for comfort and peace in your time of sorrow. I”m so sorry for the loss of your beloved Marty.
Posted by: Carol | 04 February 2021 at 12:18 PM
Dear Corey,
I haven’t commented in a long time but I have followed your family’s challenging times and have prayed for God to give all of you strength during this time.
I now pray for Marty and for your entire family.
May Perpetuate Light shine upon him and may Love hold you all together until you are reunited in God’s presence for all eternity.
Ana María from Miami.
Posted by: Ana Maria | 04 February 2021 at 12:43 PM
I am sorry for your loss. Holding you and your family in my heart.
Posted by: Maudie | 04 February 2021 at 01:16 PM
Please accept my condolences, Corey. I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Teddee Grace | 04 February 2021 at 01:40 PM
Corey, I'm so sorry. I know the pain of losing a brother. Sending love to you and your family. Christine
Posted by: Christine | 04 February 2021 at 01:55 PM
Continued prayers and love for everyone. Happy that Marty was able to feel the love and support from so many.
Posted by: BeckyFar | 04 February 2021 at 02:14 PM
I’m so sorry to hear of Marty’s passing . It’s memories lovely garden that soothes the hurting heart. Peace be with you and your family!
Posted by: Sandy | 04 February 2021 at 02:17 PM
Like others, I will light a candle again today for Marty.
Posted by: Linda Piazza | 04 February 2021 at 02:25 PM
Dear Corey, I'm so sorry you lost your darling brother Marty. Your faithful writing has touched and strengthened us all. Thank you for all the candles in a dark time.
Posted by: Virginia | 04 February 2021 at 02:42 PM
I'm so very sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Darles | 04 February 2021 at 02:50 PM
Gone too soon. Too young. Too hard to cope with the loss. God please wrap your comforting arms around this grieving family. Although I’m sure it was difficult for your France family, I’m so glad you spent the spring of 2020 in Willows with your family. Love abounds
Posted by: Texasfrancophile | 04 February 2021 at 02:56 PM
Love and prayers for your family. May the love of God shine on you all
Posted by: Fat Rabbit | 04 February 2021 at 03:06 PM
Blessings to you and your family, Corey. I have been lighting my candle every morning since way before the pandemic. Blessings every morning to my older brother, Joe and to your brother, Marty. My brother died January 19, 2021. Now two beautiful souls are with the angels.
Posted by: Jennie | 04 February 2021 at 03:07 PM
I am so very sorry for your loss , Corey
Posted by: Lisa | 04 February 2021 at 03:23 PM
So very very sorry. God's peace to you and your family.
Posted by: ChicagoSheila | 04 February 2021 at 03:24 PM
I’m so sorry Corey. May the warmest memories remain in your heart and bring peace to your family.
Posted by: Tracy H | 04 February 2021 at 03:38 PM
Oh how I loved seeing all those candles. Thanks for going to the trouble of posting them.
I see from your next entry that Marty has passed.
It's 15 years ago, always remembered, here paraphrased: As my friend (a medium) said to me and my sisters after our mom passed, "I'm sorry for you, for your grief, but not for your mom. She is in a beautiful place."
I hope that holds true, and have no reason to disbelieve my friend.
I'm sorry, Corey, as I know this is so hard, no matter what anyone says.
Love to you and your mom and all your family, and be well, Marty, wherever you are.
-Kate
Posted by: Stubblejumpers Cafe | 04 February 2021 at 04:30 PM
Cory, very sorry for your loss. Blessings of comfort to your mom and your family. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” - Matthew 5:4
Posted by: Ann of Avondale | 04 February 2021 at 05:27 PM
Sending comforting thoughts and love your way.
Posted by: Marilyn | 04 February 2021 at 05:49 PM
Praying for strength and peace.
Posted by: Lynn | 04 February 2021 at 05:55 PM
Sending you and your family our love & prayers at this time. Love, Dave & Teresa
Posted by: teresa | 04 February 2021 at 06:21 PM
Corey, holding you and your family up in prayer. Sending you all strength and wishing God's peace over all of you.
Hugs, Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl | 04 February 2021 at 07:57 PM
You have all my heart. I will continue to pray for you and you family. I know you have his sweet Spirit to help and guide you, he is your angel filled with love.
Posted by: Penni | 04 February 2021 at 09:27 PM
Corey and family, I'm sure his journey was a blessed and beautiful one, sent on his way with love from family and friends and all who only knew him through you. Bless you for sharing. I pray that the sharing you offered us will ease your sadness.
Posted by: Elizabeth Schaeffer | 04 February 2021 at 09:58 PM
May the peace he has found fill all of you.
Posted by: Barbara Blizzard | 04 February 2021 at 10:23 PM
Many hearts are aching for you and your whole family. It was so wonderful he could be at home surrounded by loved ones. Even if some might have been through a window. I am sure there were many souls welcoming Marty into heaven. The candle I lit was fir scented which is normal for my surroundings but probably not for your area. I hope your family will be able to gather this summer to honor Marty and share many memories. He fought a long time. Much sympathy.
Posted by: Joan | 04 February 2021 at 10:30 PM
Will light another candle. We all need light....
Ali
Posted by: Ali | 05 February 2021 at 01:26 AM
Holding you & family up in prayer. Thankful that Marty suffers no more. The golden streets of heaven shine with brighter light today.✝️
Posted by: Ann in St. Louis | 05 February 2021 at 02:22 AM
What a beautiful tribute of Prayers for your dear brother, our love and sympathy to all of Marty's family. Thinking of all of you so far away, blessings, Gary and Toni
Posted by: Annette (Toni) Mason | 05 February 2021 at 03:07 AM
Corey, I’m so very sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to lose a sibling. My prayers will be for you and your family and I , too, will light a candle. ❤️
Posted by: Carol Berger | 05 February 2021 at 06:46 AM
Please know that my deepest, heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family. I am so sorry. But it sounds as though you have such beautiful memories and how wonderful that you were able to return to California and spend the time you did with Marty. Something you will never ever forget. Take care, heal and be sure to smile whenever you think of him. 💔💔
Posted by: Bobbie Kostos | 05 February 2021 at 07:21 PM
So very sorry Corey. Keep those fun memories alive.
Posted by: Rhonda | 06 February 2021 at 05:09 PM
I'm so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers to you, your mother and your families. Much strength and love to you all.
Posted by: Doris | 06 February 2021 at 09:31 PM