March 6
March 6
It seems impossible that 11 years have passed by so quickly, there are days it seems like yesterday we were watching Steel Magnolias at your house arguing on who was playing Ouisa's part. This coming Summer will make 35 years ago you and our circle of friends swept into my life like a huge Mardi Gras/Pride parade combined into one. That amount of time passing too, is hard to believe. You and your family welcomed me in as one of you, when some of my family made me feel very unwelcome; and for that I'm forever indebted. You and all of our friends taught me love myself, when I didn't, Ya'll loved me for me, and showed me to accept myself as I am, not what others thought I should be. I always knew that when I needed all you, ya'll had my back. I can still see your smile, hear your voice and your laughter in my head and my heart; but there are days I wish I could sit beside you and hear them in person. You made a huge difference in my life, let no one ever say you didn't make a difference to someone, when you did do so in so many peoples lives. You will always be one of the brothers I never had. I miss you dearly, when things get rough, and I get down; I miss having you here to have you fuss at me, to remind me who I am, when I forget, and give a swift kick in the behind; and tell me to get over myself. The days go by so quickly now, and I hope it isn't long until we're all together again. I'm so very lonesome. Save me a place on the couch, and make sure Miranda has a Jack and Coke ready for when I walk in.