Dear Uncle Leroy,
It's hard to find the words to tell the story of well over a decade of being loved so well by you. You know how many times I thanked you for all the memories + you’re legendary status in our family. From your love for my beautiful aunt, who you adored, teased and would truly do anything for, to your love for my kids, for David and for me personally. This month, while the leaves turned and blazed and fell we said goodbye to you earth-side. You hold a very deep + special place in our hearts. You loved us in a way that changed us + brought healing to our hearts. I remember and picture you in my minds eye, being the tickle monster and fun uncle one moment and in the next moment I can see each one of my babies holding your face in their hands as you were tender and gentle and safe place for all of us. I will always remember your deep concern for me in the years that my own health was wavering. I can see see you looking me straight in the eye and telling me that you thought the world of me and my family and all the good things you saw in us. Thank you for saying those things out-loud, I wonder if you know how much we needed to hear them. Tears of graditude well up again, as I think about how dearly we will miss you + what an honor it was to be loved by and love you.
Your last words to us are such a gift. I am going to leave them here for my children and their future children to remember:
" You know I would still do anything for you...
So much laughter...
I have something important to tell you...
You can always pray for me...
A miracle...
It's just sweet, very sweet."
