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Larry's Dream and Mom's Dream

August 14, 2020
by Loretta S
Our friend, Larry said that he had a dream about Joe. He said his dreams sometimes come true... Some time before Joe passed, he said that he dreamed that Joe was walking up some stairs, and halfway up, everyone there started shouting, "He made it!!" Larry said he thought it meant that Joe made it to heaven.

Our mom dreamed of 777 lighting up the sky as fireworks; this was in July, 2 months before Joe passed.  I told her that 777 is God's number; she didn't know. 

It takes a lot of faith to be an atheist. If you don't believe, ask God or whoever you want to call him, and ask him for proof he's real. When you get the proof, don't be too surprised. There's really a lot riding on this, you know.

Lydia, Lydia (Oh, have you met Lydia?)

August 14, 2020
by Loretta S
Joe, of course, was in a bad way at the end of his life. In the hospital, we were blessed to have our cousin's ex-wife nurse/Franciscan Sister (what could be better, honestly) to tend to Joe.  Lydia told me that Joe had been angry, but now he was happy, because the Holy Spirit had been in the room in a major manifestation. She said that she had been telling Joe how loved he was by God, and that he was crying when she said this. She said it was the best day of her life. That was saying a lot since she had already had quite a full life with marriages, children and grandchildren. I had thought that she was projecting this and imagining things, though it was a nice thought.

When I arrived from Denver to the hospital to see Joe maybe a month later, she was right!  Yes, my brother was not himself, but it was true. He had been angry every time I had seen him, for the most part.  But now he had a happier disposition about him.  It was unreal. I believe God was merciful and had heard our prayers. The bible says the only way to God is through his Son.  Well, Joe met the Son that day and we will see him in his and Yashua's (Jesus's)  glory. God chose mercy for Joe, even if Joe had to lose his life in order to find Life.

No, YOU'RE Closer

August 16, 2019
by Loretta S
Boy did kids watch a lot of tv in the 70s; we were no exception.  We always said whoever was closer had to change the channel.  So that became a contest and so each of us would move back further away than the other one.  We would sometimes end up on the next street back which was a good 5 minute walk.  We would laugh, and one of us would give in.

By the way, I'm mad you're not here.  Just like last year.  I watch Vince Gill to see how you would look now.  Love you guy.  Not a day goes by that I don't call your name.

Another anniversary

September 27, 2018
by Loretta S

Joe,

Thinking of you on this sad anniversary of your passing.  Passed 9/27 at 2:16. What a guy; what a fantastic brother.  

Love,

L

Too much, sometimes

September 25, 2018
by Loretta S

Warning: this chapter isn't fun or lighthearted.To be completely frank, sometimes it's just too overwhelming to miss someone so much. That's how I feel at this anniversary of your passing.

I would have premonitions that you would wreck. It would come to me whenever I would try and imagine what the future would look like for us together. Would our kids play together? 'No, there's going to be a wreck' my mind would always tell me anytime  I tried to imagine the future with you. I didnt understand if it would be true, really. But then again it was simply knowledge that I had years in advance. Sigh. Part of my heart is missing and wont ever be whole until I see you again, dear Joey. At least when you passed, your expression was smiling and peaceful before the undertaker's work.

You'd tell me to lighten up. Most times I do.

August 14, 2017
by Loretta S

It was so incredible when he took our brother Les to AC/DC. He called my mom and said stay near the phone the whole time.  When he brought back Les, Les was smiling from ear to ear.

August 14, 2017
by Loretta S

I can't decide if Joe looks more like Vince Gill or Jim Krenn, or some basketball player from a while back.

Chris or Chris?

November 15, 2016
by Christine Clydesdale

Loretta,

I never saw that post about the time your mom called to talk to Joe and he asked if she wanted to speak to Chris, little did she know it was me!! I talked to her for a few minutes and I liked her from the start. Joe acted like it was no big deal. That is what I loved about him. His free spirit.  It seems like yesterday we had our weekends together, doing all kinds of crazy stuff. I miss him so much. I see him my dreams at times.  This made me laugh. Thank you.

Much love always,
Chris :) 

Chris or Chris?

August 14, 2015
by Loretta S

In about 2001, Joe was on the phone with our Mom.  He said, "Want to talk to Chris?"  Mom thought it would be his buddy. 

"Sure!"

[Christine's (unexpected) female voice] "Helllooo!"

Joe thought this was hysterical.  So did Mom. 

August 16, 2014
by Christine Clydesdale

Joe,

I sometimes think I will see your face out there somewhere. See your smile and hear your voice. I didn't spend very long with you, but you made that time in my life better and brighter. Brought me happiness and gave  me something to look forward to. I still miss you.  You will never be forgotten. 

Halloween

August 15, 2014
by Loretta S
Joe used to keep a carved pumpkin in the back window of his Camaro, at Halloween.  He rigged the brake lights to light the pumpkin when he came to a stop. 

At Judas Priest, Metrolpol, 1998

August 15, 2014
by Loretta S

I took Joe to see Judas Priest to thank him for all of the non-rev passes he got for me.  (for example: Paris, France, first class, $150, 1991!) We were annoyed by two look-alike head bangers with the same long blonde hair who were standing on the balcony watching the show semi blocking everyone's view, with all of the commotion. One must have gone to the restroom and left for awhile, while the other one stayed still banging his head.  Joe said the one took over for the other one banging his head...  Guess you had to be there...

about Joe's sister and Mom

September 27, 2012
by Susan-Walt Scott

I just noticed I put my stories in the wrong place. I wanted Lori and Donna to know that Joe had the greatest Mom and sister ever!! He loved you both so very much !!+


Love, Aunt Susan-Uncle Walt 

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