Sadly, I barely knew you. I should have made more of an effort to do so.

Uncle Mike, 
You were literally my confidant. I was able to tell you all my fears because you lived them. I texted you every time I felt like my head was too crazy to make sense. You knew what questions to ask to make it make sense to me. You talked me through cancer while going through it yourself. Every appointment, surgery, treatment, and injection we were texting or talking. I would tell you I was coming to town. You would say name a place and a time I’ll be there didn’t matter if it was 10 minutes here and meet again later. You were always there with that smile and a big hug. I would have never made it through cancer, aneurysms, strokes, kidneys shutting down, and all of my other health stuff without you. There’s no bond greater than life or death bonds. I know exactly where you are because we had that talk several times. I’m so happy we had those talks about faith. Keep my seat up there warm. I’ll need it in another 40 years or so. That’s what I promised you. P.S. I need all those recipes we talked about!!! Especially the mints you never gave me the recipe for. 

What words does one use to express their feelings when the one they used to confide in is gone from this earthly life? Uncle Mike, you were the one I could aways count on to tell everything and not feel judged, but also expect a frank response. You didn't mince words yet somehow they were always delivered and received in love. 
You taught David how to cook and make proper knife cuts; you showed Kaleb that a little bit of laughter makes mediocre yet necessary tasks a bit more fun; I know you would have shown Little Jonathan so many things (like how to cook your favorite, Thanksgiving Dinner, or maybe how to make mints for occasions such as this. P.S. you forgot to give Sarah the recipe before you left). 
You were always there to answer my silly questions and to lend a shoulder when I was missing Grandma or Mom; I bet that reunion was the most beautiful one. 
Thank you for being an incredible Uncle and confidant! I love you and will miss you until we are together again! 

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