Sending Birthday wishes to Heaven for my Uncle Johnny. He was truly one of a kind & had a way of always making me feel special. He was honest to a fault & I knew I could always count on him to tell me the truth no matter what. (There were questions I never asked him for that very reason! Lol.) I know without a doubt that he's in Heaven. Aunt Connie has assured me that he was saved & had grown closer to God in the months before he passed.....and that gives me so much comfort. Lord knows he wasn't perfect, but he was forgiven! I miss his big laugh & sometimes I can close my eyes in silence & see him in my memories....playing his guitar & singing at his place up on the hill or in Granny's kitchen cooking a late night dinner....usually a very rare (possibly mooing)T-Bone, Chicken Gizzards or Livers. I can hear him laughing like a little kid while watching Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, or The Three Stooges. Me & Granny used to just shake our heads while he shook his fists at the TV watching boxing. He was passionate about the things he loved & he loved BIG! He was a private man & even when he knew his days were growing shorter, he chose not to tell many people how sick he really was. He didn't want people worrying about him and he sure didn't want people feeling sorry for him! He was blessed to have Aunt Connie there taking care of him til the very end. They shared a "once in a lifetime love" & I'm thankful for the changes he made in his life because of her prayers & unconditional love. I miss him so much but I wouldn't wish him back if I could. I know he's at peace & pain-free....and Granny has her boys Home with her. Happy Birthday, Uncle Johnny. You're Always On My Mind....and forever in my heart. I'll see you again!