It took me so long to write this. Each time I tried my tears would flow.
Fam, the loss of Uncle Mitchum hit us so hard. Even though the years passed and the distance greatened, this did not hinder the GENUINE love felt from Uncle Mitchum. He touched our lives. He fulfilled that love..that belonging..he was there from our beginning. What a blessing to have had him in our lives.
Uncle Mitchum, I will miss you deeply. It gives me some solace to know you were speaking with your Father just moments before He took you Home to Glory. Though I am saddened, I also rejoice in knowing that you are with the Lord. I love you my Uncle.
I recall the first time Uncle came to my house, he went straight into the kitchen. He said, “I’m home”❤️. I will miss his stories reminiscent of my childhood days in JA. Stories of how he cried when we left, a hurt that you could still hear in his voice. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to reacquaint myself after a long time apart. I am fortunate to have felt that genuine love. A wholehearted love. A love that regardless of how old I get or wherever I am in the world that I have a foundation. I am fortunate to have my own stories to share with my children about their Uncle Mitchum. What a blessing to have had him in my life.
Auntie Karlene, imagine, for Uncle to see you and say, “There’s my wife!”, I love that this is part of your love story. He proudly speaks of that moment❤️. I admire your strength in so many ways. I appreciate you building and bonding the foundation laid. Keeping family.. FAMILY ❤️. The Lord God is your rock and He will be your strength. Uncle Mitchum was blessed to have you.
Tremayne, Lori, Bobby..my heart hurts for you..we are one. You already know you had the greatest Dad. Dad to the three of you, and the best Uncle to stand in place of one. Know that you have received a blessing to have such a loving and caring father actively involved in your everyday lives. He lives on in you. Treasure all your moments, your memories.
Rest in peace my Uncle. I love you. ❤️
I’m posting this today, June 7th, in remembrance of the day God loaned you to this world, but now has called you back Home.