Mike was my favourite cousin. We were incredibly close in recent years, as you will already know if you're a regular reader of my blog because I often mentioned him in my posts.
I still can't believe he's gone.
I love these photos. I wanted to post dozens of them but restrained myself.
I can really remember Mike looking like this... so cute!!
My favourite photo from Mike & Claire's wedding day, Sept 2005
Mike was at his happiest with Claire
Best Man duty at big bro Tom's wedding, December 2008
Mike bugged me to listen to this band because, as he said, it's "much better than the crap you like". Just for you dude, because it's your favourite song :) xx
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You had the biggest will and desire to live out of anyone that I've ever met. If it was down to that alone you'd have lived to be a million years old.
You were the kindest and most caring person out of anyone that I know. If only you could see your facebook page! So many people leaving you the most amazing tributes. We're all so proud that everybody saw you as that same incredible guy that we knew - a true testament to your Mum, Dad and Tom who raised a wonderful son and brother. They love and miss you so very much Mike, but are taking strength and comfort from how much you were loved by everyone.
I'm privileged that you were not just my cousin but a very dear friend too. You understood me better than most. Thanks for always being there for me despite your own struggles. It was you who I first confided in last year when depression hit me like a ton of bricks, and you persuaded me to go to the doctor, then later, to give counselling a try. Thank you Mike for helping me get my life back. I'm so glad I always told you how much you meant to me.
I asked you once if you wished that you never had CF and you said no - without CF you wouldn't be the person that you are, you wouldn't have met so many cool people and you wouldn't have met Claire. (Claire also has CF and had a double lung transplant in 2004).
You never once complained and are a true inspiration.
I miss you (and your wicked sense of humour!) so, so much dude. Give Nan and Grandad a big cuddle for me and have a ball up there :)
I love you Mikey. Breathe easy now xxxxxxxxxx
*Photographs are either owned by myself or taken from Mike's facebook.
It's ok. I know he wouldn't mind.*
It's ok. I know he wouldn't mind.*
7 comments:
so sorry to hear this, mike sounds like a top guy and that he will be missed so much. i love that song, it's beautiful
my thoughts with all of your family
x
Beautiful post x
Oh sweetie, that was such a lovely post. I do remember you talking about him before and I remember thinking that he looked like such a crazy fun person.
It's so hard to lose someone you love. My Dad has been gone for a month and I still can't beieve that he's gone. You keep expecting them to walk into a room or call and then when you realise that they won't your heart fills with an overwhelming sense of sadness...but then when you remember the fun happy times (sometimes at the most random moments) you can't help but smile and laugh.
My love and thoughts go you, your family and Claire.
xxxxx
You sound like you were great cousins and you will always have those lovely memories. Take care
A lovely post, I wondered if you would post about Mike. I love the photos.
Lots of love and hugs!
x hel x
Reading your tribute brought tears to my eyes. Lots of love x
I'm so so sorry!! Thinking of you so much right now!! I love the photos too! I didn't know Mikey all that well but you've done a lovely tribute to him! x
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