I knew it was coming. We thought we would lose him earlier this year to congestive heart failure. Somehow this wonderful soul hung on for a few more months and at 4:30 this morning he slipped away in his sleep. He was like a father to me and I will miss him.
There are so many happy memories I will always cherish of him. He was a true model of how a person can completely turn their life around. He spent his younger years as an alcoholic and it took him two tries, but he got help and stayed sober for over 40 years. He always celebrated what he called his second birthday, which was how long he had been free from alcohol. He gave it up when I was a little one. The whole family was very proud of him.
So, I always knew him as a fun guy. He dangled me over trash cans when I was little and took me fishing. I would get mad at him for his constant teasing, but it wouldn't last long and I would go right back for more. He loved pulling my pigtails and things like that. He was ornery and full of life.
Once he fell out of a tree he was trimming and broke his arm and leg. He came to stay with us while he healed. We waited on him hand and foot. I think I was about 9 or 10 at the time. He taught us to play pitch. My brother was about 4 and held my uncle's cards for him. I wrote him a poem during that time called "The Broken Leg Blues" and he kept it all these years.
He didn't marry until later in life and never had any children. My sister, brother and I thought the world of him. He never missed a school event we were in or any other major events in our lives.
Within the past 4 years he had a series of strokes that left him without speech and partially paralyzed. He was in a nursing home and even though he couldn't converse, the light in his eyes and the smile on his face let us know that he knew exactly who we were.
He was always joyful. He will always have a special place in my heart.
Go rest high on that mountain you dear sweet man.
CW
CreativeWoman posted on Dec 01, 2008
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MissMimi said on Dec 01, 2008....
I'm so sorry for your loss, my friend. You have a whole lifetime of good memories of your uncle, and he will live on in your heart. You've written a beautiful loving tribute to him. {{{{{CDub}}}}} -
wishyouwerehere said on Dec 01, 2008....
CW - my deepest condolences. Your description of him was truly heart warming - I hope these memories will bring you comfort - Wishy -
quietone said on Dec 01, 2008....
sorry to hear about your uncle CW. But, like meems said, you have such wonderful memories, so he will always live on in your heart. -
cuppajava said on Dec 01, 2008....
CW - I am sorry to hear of the passing of your uncle - but at least you have the memories that will last a lifetime -
wombat said on Dec 01, 2008....
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your uncle. He sounds like he was a special man.
{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}
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Hegemone said on Dec 01, 2008....
CW I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my heart felt condolences. I'm glad you have many happy memories of him. What a wonderful sounding kind of guy. I wish you and your family as much comfort as possible during this trying time for you. -
woman said on Dec 01, 2008....
Thanks for introducing us to your uncle. He sounds like a blessing in your life and you have my sympathy for your loss. -
queenparanoia said on Dec 01, 2008....
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he's in a better place now cw... my condolences to your family...
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Jenna said on Dec 01, 2008....
CW......I am so sorry for your loss. You have some wonderful memories of your uncle. God bless you. He lives on......he lives on in your heart. My prayers are with you during this difficult time! -
CayenneMan said on Dec 01, 2008....
Hello CreativeWoman I'm so sorry you lost you're uncle he sounded like alot of fun. It sounds to me like he left you with alot of great memories to treasure until we all meet up ugain in heaven. I'm willing to keep an eye on you and yank you're pigtails once in a while in memory of your uncle. He would have wanted it this way. If God needed him I'm glad he went in his sleep. We'll keep you and you're family in our prayers, you're uncle is in a better place now. Thanks for sharing the beautiful video.You know you can always depend on my shoulder. -
RollingC said on Dec 01, 2008....
Please accept my deepest sympathy CW... I'm sorry for your loss and I am glad that you have such pleasant memories of him. I believe that your uncle is in a better place and happily looking down on his loved ones still here on this world.
I'll keep him in my prayers.
((( HUG )))
Rc.
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silver_phoenix said on Dec 01, 2008....
my deepest condolences CW. it sounds like the world lost a kind man. -
Lioness said on Dec 01, 2008....
He may be gone, but the fond memories he left you would surely remain. My deep condolences to you and your family CW, I hope you get over the loss in due time. My prayers are for you. -
scipio said on Dec 02, 2008....
My condolences. -
Mamie said on Dec 02, 2008....
aw, CW, I am sending you hugs.....and all the best wishes for continued happy memories...love, mamie -
fragglesrock said on Dec 02, 2008....
he sounds like he was a wonderful man, an uncle we wish we all had had the pleasure of knowing :)
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beyondtheveil said on Dec 02, 2008....
CW- I grew up with several uncles, not only blood uncles, but one by marriage and I loved all of them. My aunts and uncles were special to me so I can see how you must feel. I'm sorry for your loss, memories are all that's left, but they are good ones. -
Waiting_for_the_Day said on Dec 02, 2008....
I am deeply sorry for your loss. If you ever need anyone to talk to, please know that I am here. -
CreativeWoman said on Dec 02, 2008....
Mimi,
Thank you. He will always be in my heart.
wishy,
Thank you. Those memories do bring me comfort.
quietone,
Thank you. He was very special.
cuppa,
Thank you. He'll never be forgotten.
wombat,
Thank you. He was such a good person. I'll miss him.
Hegemone,
Thank you. I appreciate it.
woman,
Thank you. He was a blessing to many.
queen,
Thank you. He surely is.
Jenna,
Thank you. I know he does.
CayenneMan,
Thank you. It would give him great pleasure to know someone was still being ornery to me.
Rc,
Thank you. I keep thinking that he is in heaven talking, singing and walking up a storm since he couldn't here during his last years. I also imagine he had a happy reunion with family that went before him.
SP,
Thanks. He was very kind.
Lioness,
Thank you. The memories do make it easier.
scipio,
Thank you.
Mamie,
Thank you for the hugs. I can use them.
fraggles,
Thank you. I'm certainly richer for having known him.
beyond,
Thank you. He was always my favorite. He took the most interest in me and I always loved him for that.
Waiting,
Thank you and welcome to SC.
CW
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CayenneMan said on Dec 02, 2008....
Wow I just looked up the word ornery in my webster's . . . I don't think it fits me to well. I guess I learn something everyday but do you still have pigtails ? :0) -
CreativeWoman said on Dec 02, 2008....
CayenneMan,
Never fear. My days of pig tails are long gone. I wear my hair in a short bob these days. :-) I suppose I could have phrased my comment better and said "tease" instead of "ornery". :-)
CW
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lionesss said on Dec 02, 2008....
dear cw, iv only just seen this post and im sad to hear your news, im sending a massive hug and my deepest sympathy, you take good care ........xx -
CreativeWoman said on Dec 03, 2008....
Lioness,
Thanks. You are very kind.
CW
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