Death and Winter

It seams like the two have been going hand in hand the last couple years. Last year it was my Uncle Randy on my father's side of the family. This year it is my Uncle Joel on my mothers side. Him and I were never close, in fact I only saw him a hand full of times. I met him the Christmas of 04 a week after moving to North Carolina. I remember how friendly him and his wife were. Even though it was the first time meeting them, they made me feel like a family member who they have known for years.They even gave me a present when I first met them. He battled cancer for 2 years so we all knew it was coming. He was a good man, father, brother, son and uncle. He will be missed by many.