For Alexander Cole Masters

I love Kelly's Korner and her Show Us Your Life Link Ups!!  I love how she is able to bring people together through their common interests!!  This week however is one link up that I wish no one had in common....Moms Who Have Lost a Child.  I myself have not lost a child, but I have lost a sibling, and I am doing this for my parents.  I am hoping that I can connect them with others who share similar stories or that can connect and help each other walk this path that no parent should ever have to walk.  Here is their story...

These are my amazing parents, Tim and Lisa Masters. 

These are their four "babies", myself (pictured in back), Neal (on the right), Hillary (the beautiful bride), and Alex (on the Left).

And these are their three wonderful grandbabies, Truett, Cohen, and Clara.

My parents have always been strong Christians who have worked hard and done everything in their power to make sure we had everything we needed.  They have made many sacrifices for us and loved us with all their heart!  On November 3, 2011 they experienced something that no one should ever have to experience...

My youngest brother Alex unexpectedly passed away at the young age of 21.  This was a loss that none of us were prepared for.  I know as a sibling, the pain and the hurt are always there and is unlike anything I could ever imagine, but as badly as I hurt, I can't even begin to fathom the pain that my parents deal with day to day. 

I don't know how they do it! My parents are so strong!  Even after a tragedy like this, they continue to be there for the other three of us and their grandkids.  Anytime we call them crying over things going on in our life or even the pain of losing our brother, they are always there for us, listen to us, and help us through.  They never say they can't deal with it or don't want to hear about it because they have other things that they are dealing with.  On the outside they seem so strong and like they have it so together, but I know on the inside they must be torn to shreds.  I hope through this they are able to connect with others so that they can share stories and share ways to help cope day to day with the pain and loss.  To connect you with my parents you can either leave a message on here for them with your information and I will pass it on to them, or you can email them at lmasters1965@gmail.com.