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I think about all the times especially on WHAB how we typed backwards in response to everything he's posted like "Sneads coming" etc.
At times I was afraid it would be taken as making fun of him. After all "others were doing it" too. I pick my moments where I venture off on my own tangents and times where I join the crowd. But through thick and thin, I respect the heck out of Ole Miss. They are a worthy university with fine fans and a great education. And as mentioned before, I have family members who are part of the Ole Miss staff. And we love to kid each other about our teams, etc. It would've been a tremendous honor and privelege to see SSIMELO's family at the Grove the week before, so sad I couldn't have gone.
Let it also be known here and throughout that I love this board.
Obviously, I've never grown up as a Gator fan but time and time again I see what a wonderful community this is and how we all stick with each other, lift each other up from time to time and it's a damn beautiful thing. To Mudlizard and Wayne and VTTW, thank you so much for keeping these avenues open to all of us. I certainly speak as a fan of the SEC though not necessarily Vol, Auburn, or Gator. However, I have certainly learned to really admire each of these three institutions. Some may wonder why I'm on here more often than Hog boards. I am there too but there is something special about the people and hearts behind each of those beloved customized icons. A picture is indeed worth 1,000 words. I really do miss some of those regs who have left the scene for whatever reason.
Some have unfortunately left life permanently.. TangoVol, BTH, Jeremy, Guido, HoustonReb, now BigJoe. I have a bad feeling we're about to lose Chemosabe and I barely know that much about the guy, except to know how loved he is here. Even in his darkest days, you all reveal just how blessed he is right now. I know I have forgotten a few others, forgive me for that. It is 3 AM here.
I also want to lift up and remember the ones who have been through some serious issues: J-ville, Hobbes, Jamie, others that I don't think want to be named. It's been a rough few years for me, both of my grandparents have gone. I have (had) a father who has gone full tilt estranged along with half-siblings who all of a sudden want nothing to do with me all because daddy dearest dumped them the way abandoned me and mom 30 years ago. He never calls, never sees any of his 4 grandchildren (my 4 kids). He's missing out, he doesn't get it. The point is, family means a lot to me. Not all of the family has betrayed me, but that really hurt and it put me in one hell of a depression that lasted over 3 years. Church family who I thought I could turn to in dark times like these instead turned on me and didn't want to deal with it. "Just deal with it and get over it" they would say. Needless to say, I don't attend that church (or any church) anymore.
This can't replace those kinds of communities but I am so glad the VS exists. In an odd way, you all were the inspiration for me going back to college and make something of myself. I may not be an astrophysicist or lawyer or doctor or something I can make 6 figures with but I am about 15 credit hours away from graduating likely at the age of 42, and foreign language has always been a passion of mine, I hope I can serve with it somehow. Some days it's hard to wrap my head around that. I should be more worried about my kids wherever and whatever they do instead of my school work cuz it could be the last time I ever see them, but all my kids have been quite independent in their ways so I do my best. They are good people, not perfect, but nothing I could ever be ashamed of either. I can't say how much I'm blessed and I do take it for granted, to my embarassment.
I shouldn't have to remind us parents to hug our kids even more, but do it anyway. My heart so breaks for the family of those three precious boys. I only smile out of trusting that they are in heaven waiting to see their mommy and daddy again soon. If I have become too sentimental or religiously preachy to those who are not of that mindset, I am sorry. Once in a while, it is wise to put down the sarcasm, puns, jokes, real BAD jokes, zingers, babepics, vents, SLODs, WTF's, stars, overreacting, smack, mindless predictions, youtubes, and links... and take inventory of what the finer things are.
I am a Hog fan.
But I am also a fan of Gators and the Gator fan, and Vols, Dawgs, War Eagle, Tigers, Cats, Dores, Cocks, Rebs and now Ags. Ok, I like a few of you Tiders too. Thank you all for reminding me again what a good thing we got going here. And again, thank you Mud, Wayne, Hobbes, and Revolver.
And to Ssimelo, if you're still lurking out there, we're here for you buddy. I can't imagine how much grieving you all are going through and had the strength to post your son's obituary so soon. I admire that a lot. I believe in a God who is looking after them right now, and why wouldn't He if they were on their way already to His house. Something I know I need to be doing again. Take your time but come back soon, we do need you.
Hotty Toddy.
Mike
Fayetteville, AR
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