Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Steve was my cousin, but because I spent more time living with my aunt, he was more like my brother. He was a burly man and at times I imagine he could be intimidating, but really he was a gentle giant. He was an outdoors man for sure, but he was also a good and decent man, a hard -working man, a kind and loving father of two wonderful sons. Steve had a pure heart and a gentle soul and I adored him. And now I have to wonder if I ever told him this. Steve loved poetry, he actually wanted to read my works, and I would show them to him first. He was honest if I missed a point, and he'd ask about the things that he didn't understand. I wonder if anyone else knew this about him..... I never shared this with anyone. It just might have been our little secret. Steve had an infectious laugh. We used to do so many silly things when we were younger, and him and I would laugh like hyenas......... There are just too many memories to talk about. But for now, I will just hold onto those memories, I want to keep them to myself. I don't want to share, and that's because these memories are all that I have left of him now. I can only say that I will miss him so much, but I hope that he is with his mom. He will be laid to rest near her, and grandma, this is good. And while I will never see him again, he will live on forever in my heart.
Rob and Jeff, I love you both dearly and now I will actually say these words out loud. I don't ever want to regret not having said these words to the most important people in my life ever again. You both need to know that.
And Steve, if you are watching or listening from above, I want you to know that you will be missed, and that I love you very much. Til we meet again..........
