What a wonderful tribute to your dear, dear friend. A beautiful way to keep his memory alive. Someone I never knew, but so admire his spirit. These life-long friendships such as yours and Mugsy’s color our world and fill our lives with beauty. Thanks for the heads up about the Dystopia Tonight podcast. Will be listening and praying for great success.
Hi How are you all? Beside the foul language. I like this blog. Sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you. I was diagnosed with Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) July 11, 2023. Most people would not know I have it, because my episodes are not every day. I have my brain MRI coming up. It's every 6 months. If things stay stable it might end up being every year. I'm okay either way, because I'm trusting Jesus. Just a friendly reminder to everyone who reads or hear this Jesus loves you all! Jesus saves! Please feel free to check out www.chick.com
Wow…so beautifully articulated !!! And just watching from the outside you guys had something wonderful . When I say guys I mean the circle of you. I always love to be warmed by the fire you guys made. It was love
Sigh … I have/had such besties. I have seen one die a horrible sudden death in 2010 I have shared with you before in various details. Anyone close to me for very long know or hear me reference “Lori.” That wound lasted a good decade until a similar bestie was found - although I had know the new bestie for a good 14 years prior. Since 2019 and especially 2020 on … my newer bestie and I are close friends.
I think such close men/women friendships (or potentially others where there could be a romantic attachment but never closed the line) are special in their own regard. There is often emotional intimacy that is unlike others, because there are not the daily toils that fray active romantic relationships. I assume you had a similar bond with Michael/Mugsy.
I lost an anchor/safe harbor when Lori died and we were only close friends for 13 years. I cannot imagine how deep the wound is after so many decades. Probably “Beaches” is a movie to be avoided for several years at least. But I am glad you shared Mugsy’s story … the whole arch of his amazing life and his meaning to you. I cherished every word and will listen to the audio to hear your voice speak of him. That too will carry affection I’m sure.
I don’t have any profound words … other than I definitely get it to some degree. Maybe only a degree of 13 years. ❤️
James thank you so much and thank you for becoming a paid subscriber! Amazing. I am so happy that Michael's good great spirit moved you. He was a wonderful guy!
For the last 14 years following Lori’s death, I tried to make sure she was not forgotten.
I did a treasure trove of her genealogy so that history would not assume based on census data that her husband’s second wife who adopted Lori’s three young daughters was their biological mother. I have seen instances where a biological mother who died young is lost in history 100 yrs later. I did a massive upload to Ancestry. Com so Lori’s grandchildren and great grandchildren will find her story, her photos and nuances easily lost.
Michael’s story is solid but you have given nuances here that his own descendants can likely find. His entire story will be fuller and not just dates.
I’m still protective of Lori … as I was in her life. I think you are the same towards Michael. I think such connections are especially special. ❤️❤️
What a wonderful tribute to your dear, dear friend. A beautiful way to keep his memory alive. Someone I never knew, but so admire his spirit. These life-long friendships such as yours and Mugsy’s color our world and fill our lives with beauty. Thanks for the heads up about the Dystopia Tonight podcast. Will be listening and praying for great success.
Thank you!!! We had fun and raised some $$$$$
Hi How are you all? Beside the foul language. I like this blog. Sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you. I was diagnosed with Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) July 11, 2023. Most people would not know I have it, because my episodes are not every day. I have my brain MRI coming up. It's every 6 months. If things stay stable it might end up being every year. I'm okay either way, because I'm trusting Jesus. Just a friendly reminder to everyone who reads or hear this Jesus loves you all! Jesus saves! Please feel free to check out www.chick.com
Wow…so beautifully articulated !!! And just watching from the outside you guys had something wonderful . When I say guys I mean the circle of you. I always love to be warmed by the fire you guys made. It was love
Ah thank you honey. So nice to hear from you. Sending you more love! xoxoox
Sigh … I have/had such besties. I have seen one die a horrible sudden death in 2010 I have shared with you before in various details. Anyone close to me for very long know or hear me reference “Lori.” That wound lasted a good decade until a similar bestie was found - although I had know the new bestie for a good 14 years prior. Since 2019 and especially 2020 on … my newer bestie and I are close friends.
I think such close men/women friendships (or potentially others where there could be a romantic attachment but never closed the line) are special in their own regard. There is often emotional intimacy that is unlike others, because there are not the daily toils that fray active romantic relationships. I assume you had a similar bond with Michael/Mugsy.
I lost an anchor/safe harbor when Lori died and we were only close friends for 13 years. I cannot imagine how deep the wound is after so many decades. Probably “Beaches” is a movie to be avoided for several years at least. But I am glad you shared Mugsy’s story … the whole arch of his amazing life and his meaning to you. I cherished every word and will listen to the audio to hear your voice speak of him. That too will carry affection I’m sure.
I don’t have any profound words … other than I definitely get it to some degree. Maybe only a degree of 13 years. ❤️
James thank you so much and thank you for becoming a paid subscriber! Amazing. I am so happy that Michael's good great spirit moved you. He was a wonderful guy!
For the last 14 years following Lori’s death, I tried to make sure she was not forgotten.
I did a treasure trove of her genealogy so that history would not assume based on census data that her husband’s second wife who adopted Lori’s three young daughters was their biological mother. I have seen instances where a biological mother who died young is lost in history 100 yrs later. I did a massive upload to Ancestry. Com so Lori’s grandchildren and great grandchildren will find her story, her photos and nuances easily lost.
Michael’s story is solid but you have given nuances here that his own descendants can likely find. His entire story will be fuller and not just dates.
I’m still protective of Lori … as I was in her life. I think you are the same towards Michael. I think such connections are especially special. ❤️❤️
Thank you!