Tales Of A Fourth Generation Textile Executive: Speechless
Not so happy Monday folks. Today I am taking a break from being happy boring Scott. It is not by choice, but rather out of circumstance, so hopefully you will understand and can make an exception this one time. Last week’s trip unfortunately didn’t turn out as planned. A little wrench was thrown at me when my uncle (Michael Brod) finally passed away from brain cancer. I knew it was coming (as did my loyal blog reader’s), but who is kidding who, one is never fully prepared for the death of a loved one.
The thing is that for me (excluding my grandparents), this is the first death that has rattled me to my core and really hit home. I mean seriously, I am an emotional wreck every time I think about Unc or Uncsy as we liked to call him. All the memories. All the love. And now the void. I am totally speechless.
24 Comments
Bridgette Arlene Stein
I was strolling through your posts and wanted to send my condolences. My father was lost a brain cancer my mother to lung cancer. Hopefully through the mourning you stumble through some memories that make you smile and laugh.
Given your line of work, I assume y’all have considered making a quilt out of his clothes? It’s a great way to keep him close to your heart…
Scott Fortunoff
Thanks!
Scott Fortunoff
Hi Adam,
Thanks for the note.
Fort
Scott Fortunoff
Thanks Anna. I greatly appreciate it.
Scott
Tina H
So very sorry for your loss.
Scott Fortunoff
Thanks Tina. I appreciate it!
Judi R
May his memory be a blessing and may you be comforted by all the mourners in Zion.
Death is hard. It is unfair. It cannot be changed. Cancer sucks. I lost my Mother only 5 months after my Father( both were manufacturers so I have the rag business in my genes) one month after we list my Dad, my Mom was given the diagnosis of Pancreatic cancer. I miss her daily. But it was in the way of life. You lose your Grandparents and your parents and aunts and uncles. But life often throws us a curve. We lost our son 9/11.
You will have the memories. They do not die. He will live in your heart and memory.
Scott Fortunoff
I can’t agree with you more Judi. Thansk for your kind words.
Kelly Ashton
Deepest sympathy to you and your family, Scott. May your memories of your uncle and the love and support of family and friends bring you comfort. ❤️
Scott Fortunoff
I hope it does. Thanks for the message Kelly.
Carolyn Solomon
Hugs to you and your family.
Scott Fortunoff
Thank you!
Beth Strand
So very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Scott Fortunoff
You are too kind Beth!
Renee Kendall
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Scott Fortunoff
Thx!
Carol
I am so sorry for you loss. The passing of a loved one leaves an emotional void. Prayers for you and your family. May you find peace and solace.
Scott Fortunoff
That is for sure Carol. Thank you.
Cathy Cameron
Sorry for your loss. It is always hard even when you know it is coming!
Scott Fortunoff
I couldn’t agree more. It still stinks! Thank you.
Cathy Ware
I am so sorry for your loss! Take heart in the fact that you do have wonderful memories of your uncle who loved you. I pray God will give you strength to cope with your loss. Please take care.
Scott Fortunoff
Thanks cathy. I do appreciate that!
Barbara Esposito, The Quilted B
Deepest sympathies Scott. Thank God for the memories. We are blessed to have people in our lives that mean so much to us that their parting hurts. Praying the memories are sweet salve to your soul.
Scott Fortunoff
Thanks a lot Barbara. You are too kind.