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My Precious Wife: Brooke Kristine Prieto

Updated 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Source: http://www.edmundprietoblog.com/

Two weeks ago I loss my best friend, my joy, my sole mate, my better half, my wife, Brooke Kristine Prieto. I don’t think I’d be human if I didn’t ask the Lord why, I’m still asking why. We had a life together, we had a house a dog a future together and it just gets cut off in one day… While I’m still questioning I still have and will always have enough faith to know that its the Lords plan. Brooke was a powerful angel in flesh, I can only imagine how the Lord wants to use ...

her know in his kingdom and for his kingdom.

I remember being in the hospital the day she passed and holding her hand while she was having such a hard time breathing. The Doctor called me a side and said he was gonna either have to put her on dialysis for her kidneys because they where failing or he was gonna have to put her on life support until the found here a set of lungs. The Doctor decided to put her on the dialysis first. He warned me if she couldn’t take the pain it wouldn’t end good. I went back to her crying and squeezing her hand and telling her I loved her and she looked at me and said “Its ok baby” and I said tell me that again and she said “its ok.” I’m telling you this not to make you sad but to show you the kind of women of God my wife was.

Every morning it seems impossible to get out of bed with out Brooke by my side, it almost seems pointless. I pray to the Lord and ask him to give me strength to make it through the day and the Lord is so great and faithful. With out the Lord in my life I couldn’t survive. The Lord gives me faith and hope and I will hold on to that until the day that I pass. I’m so blessed to know that one day I will see my precious wife again.

I would stand in church and sing the song Blessed be the name. The bridge to that song sings. ” You give and take away, you give and take away, my heart will choose to say Lord, blessed be Your name.” That bridge is playing in my head so strong. As much as we don’t want that to be true it is. LORD BLESSED BE YOUR NAME!

People will usually give themselves to option. Either give up and take the easy way out or keep your head up and “Keep moving forward.”

My wife has a story that needs to be told just like Job, Daniel, John, Peter and everybody else in the bible. Even though she’s not her in flesh Brooke and I are still one. I know the Lord has a big picture through out all this that I just cant see yet but I promise I will fulfill it.

So I trust in the Lord and know he has my Brookie doing big things for him. And I know she’s so excited to be in the arms of the Lord. And I’m excited for the day I will see her again. I love you baby and I had a blast!

If my wife has changed your life in anyway please leave a comment I would love to hear how.

The Love of my life. from Edmund Prieto on Vimeo.

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Bill Blakey 2 weeks, 6 days ago on Wordpress

Edmund,

I can’t imagine the trial that you are going through right now. We heard a message at our church today about Job from a pastor who had recently lost his wife to cancer and then I found your blog tonight and was hit by the reality of trials and the faithfulness of God. I am so encouraged by what God is doing in your heart right now. I will pray that God will continue to give you ... See all content Hide content

Pamela Telgenhoff 2 weeks, 6 days ago on Wordpress

Love you Edmund and Brook (thought I barely knew her) was a shining little angel in my mind. Sweet, and loving. I will never forget the first time I met the two of you and how moved I was by your love and your faith. Keep keepin’ on. It’s worth the ride.

galina downs 3 weeks, 1 day ago on Wordpress

Edmund,

i havent had a chance to meet you, i knew Brookie from when we were about 9. My dad coached us in softball. Brookie was an awesome person. She made such a difference in my life just knowing her. She was so sweet and kind hearted. We used to hang out on the weekends and spend the night at each others house! those memories i will cherish forever. Brookies memorial service was AMAZING!!! ... See all content Hide content

Brian Christiansen 3 weeks, 5 days ago on Wordpress

Edmund, I’ve been thinking a lot about Brooke and you since I heard the news of your loss. I remember how she made me feel comfortable back in the days of Chapter One–she was always kind and easy to approach. I still remember when she spoke one night at the young adults service about Obedience Vs. Disobedience: Blessings & Curses. I was impressed with how everything she spoke about ... See all content Hide content

Danny Salazar 1 month, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Hey JJ, I am deeply sorry for the lost of your bride. I didn’t really get to know her as much as I got to know you but I believe she was something special. Behind a great man is a great woman. You story inspires me to be a greater man of God. Much love bro. Blessings and my prayers go out to you and your family. - Danny Salazar, Las Vegas

Brad Peters 1 month, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Edmund

I have never met you, but my heart is broken for you in your loss. Thank you for sharing your testimony here so that others can see the power a real faith in Christ can have in a hurting world.

I am and will be praying for you.

brad peters

Carley Jennings 1 month, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Hi Edmund, I’ve never met you but I grew up going to school with Brooke. She and I were friends but hadn’t spoken in years. I always knew she was so faithful to the Lord and I’m so grateful that she found someone as strong as you. Together your faith and trust in God’s will has moved me. What a beautiful Christian couple. Thank you so much for sharing this. You’ve inspired me. ... See all content Hide content

Kristy Patterson 1 month, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Hi Edmund! I barely met you at Larry and Denise a few days after Brooke passed…but I have known Brooke since she was 18 months old. My Dad is Barry Moler one of Larrys BFF and the Davis family has been like family to us for many years! I have TONZ of memories with Brooke. We grew up together in the AVFD family! I can remember the first time I met her, we were at an AVFD christmas party at AV ... See all content Hide content

Priscilla 1 month, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I saw your blog and it really touched me. I’m so sorry for your loss. But you are right, you’ll definitely see her again!

Suzanne Sneary 1 month, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Edmund, I really have no words to express to you my deepest sorrow for your loss. When I heard the news of Brooke, I was completely speechless and of course overwhelmed with tears. I knew Brooke through her mom and auntie. I so enjoyed watching Diane and Denise with their girls through out their childhood, teenage years, and young adult life. I especially got a kick out of it the night they got their ... See all content Hide content

Tira J 1 month, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Saddened by your loss Edmund. I am positive that Brooke is doing big things up in Heaven for our Lord and Savior. You are loved in the Photography community!

Nina Moses 1 month, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Hi Edmund,

We have never met. I used to work with Brooke years ago. We had so much fun together. We worked the same shifts all the time. We would even come into the store when we weren’t working just to have lunch and spend time together. She always made me laugh. I will never forget her laugh. I was so heart broken when i heard of her passing. But so elated to see that she was such ... See all content Hide content

Shannon 1 month, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

As one of many who have never met you, I am so very touched by your story. I wish there were anything tangible I could do for you to carry even an ounce of your pain, but I do hope and believe that all of our words can help you in some small way. Know that others are out there, hoping, praying, and wishing for your pain to ease. Your family is gorgeous, and always will remain that way, and you seem ... See all content Hide content

Syndee 1 month, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Brooke was so dear to me. She encouraged me in so many ways. She had the wisdom of someone much older. I was always ashamed of myself when I would complain about something to her and she would set me straight, putting all in to true perspective. She never judged just smiled and spoke with words of truth. I miss her so much! Whenever I feel like giving up or start feeling like life is too much or too ... See all content Hide content

Leah Johnson 1 month, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I had an English class at VVC with Brooke many years ago. I never knew her well, but I do know that she stood up for what she believed in, and there was no denying she radiated God’s truth and love. I am so sorry for your loss. Your wife was a beautiful person, inside and out, and I pray that you can find peace through all of this.

Sue 1 month, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Oh my goodness! I just stumbled upon your blog and now I’m crying. Your wife was beautiful and my heart goes out to you.

Cindy Brown 1 month, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I met Brookie when we were about 14 or 15 years old playing on a club softball team. From the day I met her, I knew this was the most incredible person I would ever meet, bc she always had a smile on her face and was such a positive person. After moving on in life, we got back intouch and it was like things had never changed. I went off to college, and just 2 years ago, ran into Brooke outside of Stater ... See all content Hide content

Stephanie 1 month, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I don’t know you or Brooke but I wanted to let you know what an inspiration you are. thank you for being such an incredible example of faith and hope.

Steph

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Christa Mortimore 1 month, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Brooke…so beautiful and classy! Thank you JJ for your this post! Your strength to share a bit of your world with Brooke brings joy to my heart! Im moved everyday I see her face!… now as my heart and stomach ache and eyes are welled up cause the unbelief hits as it does every now again… I want to tell you that Brooke was my cousin, my classmate, my friend- she did alot in my life but ... See all content Hide content

JOSE J GARCIA JR. 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

EDMUND, I CANT IMAGINE WHAT YOUVE BEEN THROUGH, I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE HER IN YOUR HEART AND SHE WILL ALWAYS KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED HER. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR EMOTIONS AND FAITH.

Megan Bosco 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

That video was precious. Brooke is so beautiful. Brooke has spoken into my life time after time.. and never gave up on me. She helped me through so much in life, and she didn’t even know it. I looked up to Brooke so much for her strong faith with the Lord. She was always consistent with the Lord. She was an angel sent here for a short while. I am honored to say she touched my life in many ways ... See all content Hide content

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amandapair 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Twitter

So very sad for photographer @edmundprieto. I have a long, grateful hug waiting for my husband when he gets home today. http://bit.ly/7QBcci

Jessica Mariano 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Edmund. My heart I feel will ache until I see her again. She added so much to who I am and even sill continues to add. She taught me so much about being a wife, mother and woman. She was and is my sister. I truly cant wait to just touch her again. I am jealous for her. In all of this I know our God is Holy and I would not change one thing. I will wait patiently as a child of God ready and expectant ... See all content Hide content

Clint Davis 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Very sad to hear about your loss, and a very powerful story.

Natalie Norton 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Edmund, I am SO deeply and profoundly sorry. You will be in my prayers tonight. I am just SO SO SORRY.

Rachel Absher 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Edmund, thank you for sharing beautiful Brooke with the world. Thank YOU for sharing your faith. May God comfort and keep you in this difficult time.

Brett 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Edmund, I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you are going through and I pray in earnest that your heart will be healed and that the good memories will remain forever. You my friend, will be used for so many amazing things.

Jenna 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

My heart is saddened for you at you loss of your sweet companion Brooke. She looked lovely, and I am so inspired by your faith. My Mom just passed away of cancer, and my faith was shaken. I know God has a plan, and he takes the ones he needs. She must have been something amazing to be needed, and you, are also something amazing as well. He knows your strength and your capabilities. The pain is so hard ... See all content Hide content

[ b ] 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

dude, if you ever need any help from me, please just let me know. i am so sorry for your loss.

m.s. 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

i just saw a link to this post somewhere on the internet, and while i don’t know you or your wife, i wish you much love and peace. what a beautiful woman, the photos of the two of you together are so gorgeous and full of joy. i can feel the energy of your beloved around me and know that she is with you always. virtual hugs to you friend, much love.

Jeanelle Caraway 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

My heart aches for you.

jac kaiser 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

edmund, what an amazing post about your beautiful wife. i am in awe of your strength and faith and i pray that you find peace and comfort that can only come from the Lord. i pray that you be surrounded by friends and family and constantly enveloped in their love during this difficult time. you and all of your family are in my prayers.

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This post was mentioned on Twitter by MattSloan: this totally broke my heart today! http://www.edmundprietoblog.com/?p=804 what a lovely post by @edmundprieto….

inkedfingers 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Twitter

http://www.edmundprietoblog.com/?p=804 but to have a perspective as this...

danielmast 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Twitter

Wow, this is hard to handle. My God's peace with with you @edmundprieto. http://www.edmundprietoblog.com/?p=804

MattSloan 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Twitter

this totally broke my heart today! http://www.edmundprietoblog.com/?p=804 what a lovely post by @edmundprieto.

Tina Isaacs 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

I am deeply touched by you and your beautiful wife. I have never had the oppurtunity to meet Brooke, but I have always heard wonderful things about her. I feel like she has made a positive impact in my life, and I am so sad for your loss. But I too believe she is with the Lord right now where she is meant to be. She has given me that inspiration to get back to church and become a better person and ... See all content Hide content

Kelly Kulm 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Brooke showed me that even the greatest moment of adversity or hardship, to keep focused on the true person who could get you through… our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was and will always a gentle spirit but a fierce and mighty warrior. Brooke was a blessing and will continue to be a blessing in so many people’s lives… thank you for sharing her with us all!!!

Tiffany Carothers 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

I’m so thankful that I was able to spend my entire life thus far knowing Brooke. She has not just been an amazing cousin, but has always been a true friend. Some highlights include: I loved that we lived next to each other in the Kiowa apartments during our childhood days. We had a blast riding bikes, having picnic lunches, swimming, and playing all day long. I really enjoyed working together ... See all content Hide content

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Brandi Compton-Peter 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Hi Edmund-

I have known Brooke for quite some time now. I actually first met her when she worked at the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans museum with my Mom. She had gotten a job there with a temporary agency and I remembered talking with her because my sister is also a Brooke. Since the museum is no longer around and Brooke didn’t work there for long I used to see her at Starbucks and I would ... See all content Hide content

Lacy Dagerath 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

*tears* Edmund… I thought I had faith… but To have faith like you… I would give anything… I am so thankful, that you embraced and savored all of those moments… every picture… Most people don’t… I don’t. I don’t know what else to say… I admire you… and Brooke. I am so sorry.

chipgillespie 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Edmund — Thank you for sharing with us the beauty that is your wife. My heart hurts with yours, but I’m also deeply inspired by your faith. Again, thanks.

Briony 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

my dear brother I am so sorry for your loss. i don’t know you or your beautiful wife personally but your love story and testimony have touched my heart. your faith in this time is such a challenge and encouragement, the Lord is using you to impact those around you. thank you for sharing your story with us, for sharing Brooke’s story with us…we are all better for it.

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Terri Lucy 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Dear JJ, Thank you for Posting this, Brooke was a beautiful woman. I too am still sadden by your loss. I created a all things white Bathroom, because for one I think the girls have a wounderful idea. And it is beautiful to look at. little did I know as I enter the bathroom each morning to brush or curl my hair I think of you daily and pray Gods Grace and Mercy or what ever The Holy Spirit places in ... See all content Hide content

Stefanie 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

I never met your wife, but she is just beautiful! I have been so touched by the story of the 2 of you. I keep you and her family in my prayers daily and truly know you will see her again someday. Thank you for sharing her story. You can truly see the light of Christ in her and yourself. God be with you till you meet again.

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