The name Diem and funeral still have no connection for me. It's such a final thing, you know? Now she's actually gone. In some werird way I kept expecting her to somehow come back.
But I do have to say, not necessarily to the members of Vevmo but the people who read this site and probably don't have usernames, please repsect the privacy of Diem's friends but especially her family and CT. I know people want to show their love and I see a ton of tweets to that are @-ing CT and they're very nice. But offer your condolences, some support, love and let him be. Don't tag him everyday asking how he's doing. So far there hasn't been any of that but I can see it happening. Like his friend said, he needs time to heel.
I can definitely say that whatever purpose God had for Diem, was surely fulfilled and then some. She has impacted so many lives and has touched so many hearts... She was special... And it's really choking me up to speak about her in the past tense...
I can definitely say that whatever purpose God had for Diem, was surely fulfilled and then some. She has impacted so many lives and has touched so many hearts... She was special... And it's really choking me up to speak about her in the past tense...
She was very very special and courageous beyond belief, that's for sure. Cancer sucks!! I'm going to try to think of all the good she did today and put a smile on my face. It's been hard for me to smile lately but I want to try. I think that is what she would want for us to do.
The name Diem and funeral still have no connection for me. It's such a final thing, you know? Now she's actually gone. In some werird way I kept expecting her to somehow come back.
But I do have to say, not necessarily to the members of Vevmo but the people who read this site and probably don't have usernames, please repsect the privacy of Diem's friends but especially her family and CT. I know people want to show their love and I see a ton of tweets to that are @-ing CT and they're very nice. But offer your condolences, some support, love and let him be. Don't tag him everyday asking how he's doing. So far there hasn't been any of that but I can see it happening. Like his friend said, he needs time to heel.
Me too about expecting her to come back, feeling disbelief that she is gone. Twitter seems so strange too without all the messages Diem used to send out.
I agree about giving Chris his privacy and it would be ridiculous if fans over the long term keep on tweeting him asking him how he is over and over again. I have to admit I have tweeted some to him myself just to let him know I'm thinking about him.....was hard not to...but now I plan to just leave him be. I do think social media being what it is though that people won't be able to help themselves....social media is an uncontrollable beast sometimes, so hopefully Chris just stays off of it. I think that is the solution if he just doesn't want to see all the extra comments making him re-live everything.
This is going to sound sick and twisted, and very science fiction-esque, but... When CT's ready, years from now, he should look into having one of her frozen eggs fertilized and finding a surrogate mother. Live Diem's dream of a family in her stead since she can't be here to make it happen herself.
Okay, that did sound ****** up, but I didn't mean it in a bad way at all.
This is going to sound sick and twisted, and very science fiction-esque, but... When CT's ready, years from now, he should look into having one of her frozen eggs fertilized and finding a surrogate mother. Live Diem's dream of a family in her stead since she can't be here to make it happen herself.
Okay, that did sound ****** up, but I didn't mean it in a bad way at all.
A lot of people have said things about this. Right now, it's too soon to even think about it but who knows what will happen to her eggs. IMO she risked and gave too much for those eggs to be thrown in the trash. They are the last phyical things of Diem in this world. Maybe, they'll be donated to science or w/e but I hope they aren't just dumped in some trash pile.
it would be nice for ct (if that what she wanted) to have there baby. he could use a surrogate maybe even one of diems sisters. does anyone know if the dad and the family liked him or met him?
So the funeral is now ? Man, I wonder what a celebration that will be . I am sure it will be somber, but also so heartwarming and beautiful like her. I wouldn't be surprised if this wasn't the biggest collection of new/former castmembers that will gather together in a very long time.... with a dance party after.
Yes. So the funeral is taking place today. And today I am exceptionally emotional. Funerals sre so final and how hard it must be for those of them who saw her last when she was healthy to now have to attended her funeral and see her in her eternal sleep.....It is so sad.
And poor CT. I too have offered my condolences but nothiong prying. I understand that he may never even read them at all but I felt the need to say something.
I cant imagine what he must feel. The sad thing about people passing is that eventually everyone goes back to their old ways. They stop commenting about the person and forget about them until it is as if they never exsited at all. But for CT, that wont happen. From what I understand they were back together and can you imagine going from spending almost everyday with a person, waking up next to them, and knowing them more intimately then anyone else and then they are gone?
My heartaches so much for him. Have you guys ever heard of broken heart syndrome? It is a real condition and every time I think of him that is what I worry about but I pray God grants him peace of mind and understanding. And hopefully Diem will visit him in his dreams.
And it would be beautiful if he used her eggs to have a child. A very loving sentiment and he would have a piece of her with him until the end of his days but I am totaly against one of her sisters carrying the child. It just doesnt sit right with me but, we wont know for many months from now. I just hope he is ok.
The name Diem and funeral still have no connection for me. It's such a final thing, you know? Now she's actually gone. In some werird way I kept expecting her to somehow come back.
But I do have to say, not necessarily to the members of Vevmo but the people who read this site and probably don't have usernames, please repsect the privacy of Diem's friends but especially her family and CT. I know people want to show their love and I see a ton of tweets to that are @-ing CT and they're very nice. But offer your condolences, some support, love and let him be. Don't tag him everyday asking how he's doing. So far there hasn't been any of that but I can see it happening. Like his friend said, he needs time to heel.
Agree.
I do wish for him to eventually find love and happiness again. I was reading all the posts on her eggs lastnight and it kind of blew my mind. I do not think there will be a CT/Diem child created with the eggs then he will then raise it to honor her. I think if anything is done with the eggs, they will be donated to someone who cannot use their own eggs. There are situations where a women can carry a baby but cannot use her own eggs. I am sure Diem's family knows her wishes on the eggs. I know so many people loved the CT/Diem love story but it is ok for him to fall in love again someday. It doesn't mean he has to stop loving her. I truly hope as he heals, he does not spend the rest of his life alone and missing her. I know fans want to hold on to the CT/Diem love story (I loved them too) but I'd much rather see him someday fall in love again and have children then make a baby with Diem's egg and then raise it.
If anyone watches American Idol, there was a lot of talk about Danny Goecky losing his wife. He has since got re-married and has a child. Both him and his wife are involved in the charity and memory of his late wife. It is really heart warming to see this. His wife knows he will always love her and I don't think she wouldn't want it any other way. This is my wish for CT.
I agree with you Karisa. I want him to be happy as well and I know Diem would want that as too. However, her wish before she died was to have children. She was very vocal about it. I feel as if the man Diem was talking about having that dream with was him. In some way I think him using her eggs is a very possible outcome but, time will tell.
I agree with you. Diem may be the love of his life, but it's entirely possible that had they not been thrown back into all the MTV challenges - that he may never have found his way back with her after the first break up.
I really hope this doesn't come off crass, but from that break up - he knows how to exist without her, as he's had to before. I don't think it means he knows how to stop loving her (but he doesn't really have to, as each love is different) nor do I think that makes it easier, but it gives me hope that he can still have a happy life.
And he does seem to have a large support network back home in Boston as well as all their MTV family - and more than likely, Diem's family. If they were together, and he was with her throught his all - each one of those friends who stuck by her, will watch out for him.
The name Diem and funeral still have no connection for me. It's such a final thing, you know? Now she's actually gone. In some werird way I kept expecting her to somehow come back.
But I do have to say, not necessarily to the members of Vevmo but the people who read this site and probably don't have usernames, please repsect the privacy of Diem's friends but especially her family and CT. I know people want to show their love and I see a ton of tweets to that are @-ing CT and they're very nice. But offer your condolences, some support, love and let him be. Don't tag him everyday asking how he's doing. So far there hasn't been any of that but I can see it happening. Like his friend said, he needs time to heel.
Agree.
I do wish for him to eventually find love and happiness again. I was reading all the posts on her eggs lastnight and it kind of blew my mind. I do not think there will be a CT/Diem child created with the eggs then he will then raise it to honor her. I think if anything is done with the eggs, they will be donated to someone who cannot use their own eggs. There are situations where a women can carry a baby but cannot use her own eggs. I am sure Diem's family knows her wishes on the eggs. I know so many people loved the CT/Diem love story but it is ok for him to fall in love again someday. It doesn't mean he has to stop loving her. I truly hope as he heals, he does not spend the rest of his life alone and missing her. I know fans want to hold on to the CT/Diem love story (I loved them too) but I'd much rather see him someday fall in love again and have children then make a baby with Diem's egg and then raise it.
If anyone watches American Idol, there was a lot of talk about Danny Goecky losing his wife. He has since got re-married and has a child. Both him and his wife are involved in the charity and memory of his late wife. It is really heart warming to see this. His wife knows he will always love her and I don't think she wouldn't want it any other way. This is my wish for CT.
You're so right Karisa. I loved CT and Diems story and having seen them in person this is absolutely destroying but life does and will move on. The best thing he can do is honor Diem's legacy through love and happiness. Carry that light she gave him and pass it on to other people.
I would love to see CT eventually compete on Dancing With The Stars to honor Diem's memory and fulfill her dream. Obviously, now is not the time for anyone to be thinking about this, but as a fan, I think it would be sweet to see, and it would be hilarious watching his competitive streak emerge in a DANCING competition. I know D would be cracking up.
I would love to see CT eventually compete on Dancing With The Stars to honor Diem's memory and fulfill her dream. Obviously, now is not the time for anyone to be thinking about this, but as a fan, I think it would be sweet to see, and it would be hilarious watching his competitive streak emerge in a DANCING competition. I know D would be cracking up.
LOL - in tears picturing that. Would def. be funny, and kinda sexy but you guys would freak if he was showing too much chemistry with his partner.
I would love to see CT eventually compete on Dancing With The Stars to honor Diem's memory and fulfill her dream. Obviously, now is not the time for anyone to be thinking about this, but as a fan, I think it would be sweet to see, and it would be hilarious watching his competitive streak emerge in a DANCING competition. I know D would be cracking up.
LOL - in tears picturing that. Would def. be funny, and kinda sexy but you guys would freak if he was showing too much chemistry with his partner.
Hahaha so true!!!! I hope CT will find happiness someday. I know Diem will be watching over making sure that happens!
This is going to sound sick and twisted, and very science fiction-esque, but... When CT's ready, years from now, he should look into having one of her frozen eggs fertilized and finding a surrogate mother. Live Diem's dream of a family in her stead since she can't be here to make it happen herself.
Okay, that did sound ****** up, but I didn't mean it in a bad way at all.
It doesn't sound messed up, but I don't think he would ever do it. It is too much. I just hope he moves forward in a way that would make her proud.
Random but does anybody have a favorite Diem moment they want to share? I've been crying on and off for the last few days but thinking about all the times she made me laugh or smile on tv sort of helps.
One of my favorite moments is when they did that heights challenge on the duel 2 when the boys had to hold the girls. It was soooo funny to hear Diem talk super fast and demand that Evan not drop her. " You better not drop me!" You WILL go to the duel if you drop me!!" "Don't you DARE drop me!" And then Evan interviewing in the background. Pure comedy lol.
And that episode when Diem had to go into elimination on the first duel. When CT and Diem are on the balcony and he rips off her head scarf. JEKFAN's avi right now.
I also loved the first night on Rivals 2 with Diem in the pool when she said "I loved him since the day I saw him" How many of us have ever felt that way about someone? To feel so connected with someone...
It's so devastating to see pictures of them now. Actually any picture of her. I alternate between extreme sadness and shock and then denial and sadness all over again.
She said that this spring... "that has never changed, I knew I loved him the day we met and always have..."
One of the nicest tributes to Diem that I've read online. http://healthbistro.lifescript.com/2014/11/17/diem-browns-legacy-lives-b... Ethan Zohn really expressed the importance of Diem's courage and candor in sharing her life story with all of us. Kudos to the author as well.
This link isn't working for me. Anyone else?
Still feeling so down. What's wrong in the world when Diem is having a funeral and Charles Manson is getting married??????
The name Diem and funeral still have no connection for me. It's such a final thing, you know? Now she's actually gone. In some werird way I kept expecting her to somehow come back.
But I do have to say, not necessarily to the members of Vevmo but the people who read this site and probably don't have usernames, please repsect the privacy of Diem's friends but especially her family and CT. I know people want to show their love and I see a ton of tweets to that are @-ing CT and they're very nice. But offer your condolences, some support, love and let him be. Don't tag him everyday asking how he's doing. So far there hasn't been any of that but I can see it happening. Like his friend said, he needs time to heel.
I can definitely say that whatever purpose God had for Diem, was surely fulfilled and then some. She has impacted so many lives and has touched so many hearts... She was special... And it's really choking me up to speak about her in the past tense...
In a NYC church, friends and family of @DiemBrownMTV are celebrating her life and saying goodbye. You were one of a kind. #ITB #DG #FSU
She was very very special and courageous beyond belief, that's for sure. Cancer sucks!! I'm going to try to think of all the good she did today and put a smile on my face. It's been hard for me to smile lately but I want to try. I think that is what she would want for us to do.
Still hard to believe she is gone!
Me too about expecting her to come back, feeling disbelief that she is gone. Twitter seems so strange too without all the messages Diem used to send out.
I agree about giving Chris his privacy and it would be ridiculous if fans over the long term keep on tweeting him asking him how he is over and over again. I have to admit I have tweeted some to him myself just to let him know I'm thinking about him.....was hard not to...but now I plan to just leave him be. I do think social media being what it is though that people won't be able to help themselves....social media is an uncontrollable beast sometimes, so hopefully Chris just stays off of it. I think that is the solution if he just doesn't want to see all the extra comments making him re-live everything.
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Has anyone seen this picture of Diem? She's not smiling but she looks luminous. Just beautiful
I have never seen that picture of her!...and I thought I had seen all the pictures! Thanks for sharing. She looks stunning, angelic.
Here are more pictures from the shoot and an Article that US weekly wrote about her today:
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/diem-brown-remembered-2012-us-weekly-photo-shoot-20141811
This is going to sound sick and twisted, and very science fiction-esque, but... When CT's ready, years from now, he should look into having one of her frozen eggs fertilized and finding a surrogate mother. Live Diem's dream of a family in her stead since she can't be here to make it happen herself.
Okay, that did sound ****** up, but I didn't mean it in a bad way at all.
A lot of people have said things about this. Right now, it's too soon to even think about it but who knows what will happen to her eggs. IMO she risked and gave too much for those eggs to be thrown in the trash. They are the last phyical things of Diem in this world. Maybe, they'll be donated to science or w/e but I hope they aren't just dumped in some trash pile.
it would be nice for ct (if that what she wanted) to have there baby. he could use a surrogate maybe even one of diems sisters. does anyone know if the dad and the family liked him or met him?
All of that probably depends on what she had in her documents when she was getting the procedure done as well as whatever is in her will.
So the funeral is now ? Man, I wonder what a celebration that will be . I am sure it will be somber, but also so heartwarming and beautiful like her. I wouldn't be surprised if this wasn't the biggest collection of new/former castmembers that will gather together in a very long time.... with a dance party after.
Knight also tweeted that he was going.
Yea, I had been watching Diem's seasons as well.... taking a little break now.
Yes. So the funeral is taking place today. And today I am exceptionally emotional. Funerals sre so final and how hard it must be for those of them who saw her last when she was healthy to now have to attended her funeral and see her in her eternal sleep.....It is so sad.
And poor CT. I too have offered my condolences but nothiong prying. I understand that he may never even read them at all but I felt the need to say something.
I cant imagine what he must feel. The sad thing about people passing is that eventually everyone goes back to their old ways. They stop commenting about the person and forget about them until it is as if they never exsited at all. But for CT, that wont happen. From what I understand they were back together and can you imagine going from spending almost everyday with a person, waking up next to them, and knowing them more intimately then anyone else and then they are gone?
My heartaches so much for him. Have you guys ever heard of broken heart syndrome? It is a real condition and every time I think of him that is what I worry about but I pray God grants him peace of mind and understanding. And hopefully Diem will visit him in his dreams.
And it would be beautiful if he used her eggs to have a child. A very loving sentiment and he would have a piece of her with him until the end of his days but I am totaly against one of her sisters carrying the child. It just doesnt sit right with me but, we wont know for many months from now. I just hope he is ok.
Agree.
I do wish for him to eventually find love and happiness again. I was reading all the posts on her eggs lastnight and it kind of blew my mind. I do not think there will be a CT/Diem child created with the eggs then he will then raise it to honor her. I think if anything is done with the eggs, they will be donated to someone who cannot use their own eggs. There are situations where a women can carry a baby but cannot use her own eggs. I am sure Diem's family knows her wishes on the eggs. I know so many people loved the CT/Diem love story but it is ok for him to fall in love again someday. It doesn't mean he has to stop loving her. I truly hope as he heals, he does not spend the rest of his life alone and missing her. I know fans want to hold on to the CT/Diem love story (I loved them too) but I'd much rather see him someday fall in love again and have children then make a baby with Diem's egg and then raise it.
If anyone watches American Idol, there was a lot of talk about Danny Goecky losing his wife. He has since got re-married and has a child. Both him and his wife are involved in the charity and memory of his late wife. It is really heart warming to see this. His wife knows he will always love her and I don't think she wouldn't want it any other way. This is my wish for CT.
I agree with you Karisa. I want him to be happy as well and I know Diem would want that as too. However, her wish before she died was to have children. She was very vocal about it. I feel as if the man Diem was talking about having that dream with was him. In some way I think him using her eggs is a very possible outcome but, time will tell.
I agree with you. Diem may be the love of his life, but it's entirely possible that had they not been thrown back into all the MTV challenges - that he may never have found his way back with her after the first break up.
I really hope this doesn't come off crass, but from that break up - he knows how to exist without her, as he's had to before. I don't think it means he knows how to stop loving her (but he doesn't really have to, as each love is different) nor do I think that makes it easier, but it gives me hope that he can still have a happy life.
And he does seem to have a large support network back home in Boston as well as all their MTV family - and more than likely, Diem's family. If they were together, and he was with her throught his all - each one of those friends who stuck by her, will watch out for him.
You're so right Karisa. I loved CT and Diems story and having seen them in person this is absolutely destroying but life does and will move on. The best thing he can do is honor Diem's legacy through love and happiness. Carry that light she gave him and pass it on to other people.
I would love to see CT eventually compete on Dancing With The Stars to honor Diem's memory and fulfill her dream. Obviously, now is not the time for anyone to be thinking about this, but as a fan, I think it would be sweet to see, and it would be hilarious watching his competitive streak emerge in a DANCING competition. I know D would be cracking up.
LOL - in tears picturing that. Would def. be funny, and kinda sexy but you guys would freak if he was showing too much chemistry with his partner.
Hahaha so true!!!! I hope CT will find happiness someday. I know Diem will be watching over making sure that happens!
It doesn't sound messed up, but I don't think he would ever do it. It is too much. I just hope he moves forward in a way that would make her proud.
I never knew her name was Danielle Michelle...but it makes sense D M =Diem
http://www.people.com/article/diem-brown-funeral-new-york-city
^ me either, i wonder why she changed it
http://www.people.com/article/diem-brown-funeral-new-york-city
People magazine just posted.
She said that this spring... "that has never changed, I knew I loved him the day we met and always have..."
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