Tribute day today for my Baby Brother Paul Methot

Good day to you my Friends

today I have no card or anything really related to Stampin Up

please accept my appology and hope you will understand

you see today would of been my baby brothers 41st birthday

Paul Ronald Methot

born Sept 5, 1971

passed away on Feb. 3, 2000

I cannot get thru this day without thinking and reflecting on my only sibling

you see Paul was my baby brother

we were very close as kids and even closer as adults

cause Paul worked with my in my first and second company

Paul and I ran a sandblasting and painting shop

(PS Rex's idea to purchase a sandblasting truck he he if we only knew all that this would bring - good job Rexie)

then a few short months later we added the decals aspect to this company

Paul and I were a team

and my kids just loved their uncle Paul

he was just one of them guys that everyone loved

you could not help but be caught by the "Paul" Bug - he was funny

entertaining and so very kind and loyal

oh yes that was my baby brother

as I type this I feel so utterly blessed that we shared so much

so many siblings go for a long time without seeing or talking to each to each

although I only had 28 1/2 years with Paul - I shared so much with this amazing person

today I relfect on those memories and keep them close to my heart

I share his stories with my family and friends on a regular bases

as he is still and continues to live in my memories

I will never loose his spirit cause he was the best little baby brother a sister could ask for

I hope you all understand why I wanted to share this with you

this is a day I cannot just pass by

I would like to share a few photos

the photo is Paul very very tanned taken with my mom and on of our baby cousins

in around '76 or 77

 

look at that face

he really knew how to make a person laugh

I giggle as I look at this photo he he

I know I have shared this photo before but I wanted to share it again for two reasons

I think REX is so cute in this photo

and Paul looks super duper young - but what more is the Trucker hat that Paul is wearing

this is the funny part my Evan is wearing Trucker hats now

as a matter of fact we just ordered some for their company

Enviromulch - that is just funny don't you think?

Paul was adorable with this big glasses too uh?? loved this kid so much always made me laugh!!

 

like this one speaking of laughing 

my Grandma - who was so dear to me

I adore this photo of Paul and Grandma (I used to call my grandma

GRUM - cause she was a second mom to me so I had combined Gr from Grandma and um from mum)

 

lot's of laughter went on in my house growing up I'll tell you

my dad and my brother were great at pulling pranks

this is a sweet photo of Paul

this was our Amie Lee - Rex and I's purebred american eskimo 

we actually raised these pups for several years

Amie Lee was with us till 2008!

wonder if they are all together up in heaven???

this photo I love

it's a great memory of my wedding day

my parents look so amazing

and look how handsone my baby brother is

can you see who got the tall in our family lol

yha not me - but Paul sure did 

 

this is a cute photo of Paul as well

I am thinking from the late 90's

Paul and Evan always had their birthdays together

since they were only a week apart

many years in between lol 1971 Paul and 1990 Evan

this was Pauls other love his motorbike

this was the first ride that my Renee ever had on a motorbike

he also took me on a ride this day and I was so scared

but in true Paul fashion he made his sister feel safe

Paul and I had that special bond we just did that for each other

don't really have words for that but it was that way

did I mention how much he loved Evan and Renee

this photo is so precious don't you think???

Renee was just over a year here!

I am going to leave this post with a photo that will cherish forever

you see we had these photos done professionally for my mom

I really love this photo of Paul and I 

we both wore jean shirts (oh I know too cool LOL)

but I just treasure this 

Paul was and will always be my baby brother

I really do miss him a ton - 

I do however feel utterly blessed to have had what we had - the true brother/sister/friend/ working partner

relationship I shared with this wonderful young man

may you rest in peace Paul

love you forever and ever

as a few tears roll down my face I close this post by thanking YOU

for taking this time to honor my Brother with me

I promise to be back into a Stampin Up Post tomorrow

I appreciate you letting me share Paul's birthday with you

Embossed hug from me

Carole'Anne (Methot) Sluchinski

AKA Stampin Stressaway

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Sherry Pitcher]

Thank you for sharing with us....It was my birthday on Sept 5th as well and it is just great knowing that I share it with such a wonderful person!

[Theresa in Kitimat]

Time helps but you never stop missing him do you? I know. Big hugs to you.

[Darlene Cook]

A wonderful MEMORY of a brother that you hold dear to your heart. It would only make sense to share it with all of us that love you so much. We not only love you for your creativity but also your huge heart you carry for all that are around you. With tears and huge hugs! Darlene

[Mitzi Luttrull]

What a beautiful tribute to your brother! You are such a good sister. Peace, Mitzi

[Carol Carriveau]

Brothers are very special people in our memories, hearts and everywhere around us...I know that my late brother is!!! We lost him in 1971...and he is never than a simple thought away... I so know how you feel and I'm sure others do as well. Take care and enjoy your day of memories of your brother...mine will be on October 7 and October 24. Big hugs to you!

[Cherie]

What a wonderful tribute to your brother! Thanks so much for sharing the beautiful photos with us! I'll bet he's smiling down on you right now! Hugs,

Cherie

[lisa808]

A beautiful tribute. My thoughts are with you and your family today.

[Teresa]

My heart goes out to you. I understand EXACTLY how you feel! Wonderful pics and tribute to your dear brother. He was lucky too...
Teresa, Kentville, Nova Scotia

[Heather Orey]

Thinking of you today Carole'Anne. It is hard to be apart from the ones we love, but our precious memories continue to keep them close to us.

[Annette Stelte]

wonderful tribute! You were both so blessed to have each other. Treasure the memories. Thinking of you today. Hugs, Annette.

[Tammy]

Wow, Paul was so very blessed too. He has a wonderful sister like you.
What a wonderful tribute. You have made all of us love him too. So very handsome. God always picks very special angels. Have a blessed day. Luv ya!

[Jennifer Reynard]

You are sooo good to post about your brother on his birthday every year! Such a wonderful tribute and I am sure you must miss him!
Jennifer, Calgary