Dear Mike,
You were a unique individual, a special brother-in-law, and above all a friend. I will always remember you showing me how to double clutch your Opal Cadet and negotiate a high speed turn along a country gravel road. You seemed to have little concern for your car, and much concern for how my driving skills were progressing.
You were always willing to put aside what you were doing to help with my latest project like removing and adjusting the carburetor on a tired 1968 Chevy pickup. I?m sure you were thinking this gawky 17 year old kid will need more than a rebuilt carburetor to impress the girls!
Your path was not always the easiest; however, you always managed to keep your family together, rise above the fray, and persevere on the road you were called to travel.
I always admired your ability to make those around you feel at ease and accepted just as they were. This was evident from my wife?s comment, after having met you and Betty for the first time. She said, ?They made me feel totally accepted, and welcomed!? I?ve heard it said; we cannot accept others, any more than we feel our God accepts us. You, my friend, knew the greatest secret of all?that your God accepted you just as you were.
I?m very sorry I never took the time, in this world, to tell you how your gentle, humble, unassuming spirit, touched, and made a difference in my life.
I want to thank you for the 37 years you shared with my little big sister, the children and grandchildren you helped raise, but most of all; I just want to thank you for being Mike.
Until we meet again,
Love you,
Bob Lawvey
