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Mike's Interests
General
Computers, electronics, woodworking, movies, and almost anything I don't know about.
Music
'60's - '80's "Classic Oldies", Country
Movies
Too many to list.
Television
LOST, Stargate Atlantis, Farscape - anything influenced by Gene Roddenbury - most anything Sci-Fi related
Books
Currently waiting for the next book in The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind
Heroes
My Dad - who taught me that when you do something, do it as to where you would be proud enough to put your name on it, and do everything you say you will do. My Mom - who instilled in me to treat others as you would have them treat you.
Hey Mike, I ran across some old emails and chat sessions of yours from a few years back, and it reminded me what a great person you were. You will continue to be missed.
I know that you are all together and watching over us. We all have some very special angels guiding us and protecting us. I need all your help to understand the timing. I DO realize that God's timing is perfect and it's part of his plan for us all, but it hurts so very much.I have such a deep hole where he lived inside my heart...my every thought...my life. He was my reason for getting up in the morning and rushing home every night after work. I know the angels are smiling as he did,almost every minute of our so very short life together, that they have such a beautiful soul in their presence, and his family. I know there are still some things I need to learn from my time down here, and pray that I am a "quick study" to be able to be called home and AGAIN be with the love of my life...my soul mate...my best friend...my sweet, sweet Earl.
Anyone who knew Mike could without haste agree that you could know him for an hour and it felt like you had known him a lifetime. My family visited "Dad" from North Carolina in late 2007. Leaving was one of the hardest things I had ever done. As an adoptive Mom, the only thing I wanted to do was save my daughters biological Grandpa. He was family to me now. When he took my hand in his and professed his love for my husband and I and thanked me for coming all that way to see him, all I could do is thank God that I had that moment with him. I miss our late night IM sessions when neither of us could sleep and I was greeted by a prompt IM of "hiya!" I miss seeing him on webcam. He always ended our webcam sessions with the sign for "I love you". I know he truly meant it and that was what made it so easy to love him in return. He was in our daughters life for such a short time but what an impression. He left a legacy like no other. She will always know how much he loved her. That's my promise. May he have the most beautiful view from the heavens. We love him so much and not a day goes by where we won't think of him.
I have known Mike since 1970 and the one thing that never changed was his sense of humor! I believe that my life was enriched by knowing him. My prayers go out for those that he left behind!
We love you Mike. You have touched my life in a way no one ever has. You might be gone but you will never be forgotten!!!!! You once told me to Love truly laugh uncontrollably and to never regret anything and I will never forget that!!
As a friend I do wish you The best of life's blessings And freedom from sickness and pain. May your prayers and oblations, As blooms of carnations, Flourish in sunshine and rain.
May the blessings of heaven Be showered upon you With favor from God and from man. May you harvest with pleasure The fruits of your labor To share with whoever you can.
May the dew in the morning Refresh and delight you, And your days be filled with great peace. May your nights without number Be filled with sweet slumber; Your dreams filled with hope ne'er cease.
May your wife and your children Bequeathed and beloved Be cherished as jewels set in gold. May your joy blend with laughter, Both now and hereafter, As the days of your life come to a end. A best wish with my condolences to all your family loved ones and our friends. your friend then now and forever. IN LOVING MEMORY OF MIKE STICKELS FARE WELL BUDDY
We were thinking maybe doing the "New Years Eve" thing again. If you all want to do that quiet, relaxed bring in the New Year. maybe we can get Joanne and Mike to come over this year!!
Lynda and I surfed the internet and found LOTS of choices for tomorrow! Looking forward to a 'girls day out' and having some fun with Joanne.. don't worry, I'll take good care of her! Haha.
