Cognitive response to…

It's intriguing how certain things will trigger certain memories from your past; scents, certain phrases, music, settings, etc. This morning I went through some of my things and found a CD I had purchased at least 11 years ago, Ace of Base. I decided to play it and when the player played one of the songs I remembered a certain day in my life that I had experienced with my brother. We were listening to this song on our mother's stereo while playing Donkey Kong Country for Super Nintendo; I can even remember the level we were playing. I miss him so much, I always wonder what my life would be like if he were still alive. I'm sure so many things would be different, he always said that wherever I moved he would live right beside me... at the time I hated that idea, now I think that we would be room-mates.

I do find that it's very comforting that he is saved and in Heaven, so at least one day I will see him again.

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  • http://www.beneathhiswings.org Mom King

    Yes, James, I miss him too! What Jason said about wherever you went, he would be right beside you, there is some truth in that even though he has gone to Heaven. You see, he is beside you in your thoughts and memories! I guess he knew better than the rest of us. I also have had memories come back with a smell or a song. God is so good to give us these reminders. Mom

  • Jihan

    Jason was an amazing kid. I was lucky enough to meet him and spend some time with him and you and your family. I miss his smile most of all, his love for monkeys... The way he joked around with me. Beleive it or not, but having Jason in my life changed it forever. I never stop thinking of him... I hope to see him one day as well. As far as memories go, everytime I see a monkey, I think of Jason and how he liked them and it brings a nostalgic smile to my face...