I think of Mike often and wish he was still with us.  He always made me laugh and feel good about myself, which was really hard for anyone to do when I was growing up.  I am proud to have known him; he lives on in my heart.

Love to you Mike and Georgia -

Tessa

To Mike's Family:  Mike used to live a few houses up from me.  I was on Robertsville Road in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and he lived across the street from the Aiken's; another neighborhood family.  He treated me like a sister and was part of our family.  My mom's name was Louise Renfro.  He went to church with us many times and was a good, Christian person.  It has broken my heart that he has passed.  I wish we could have kept in touch.  He knew me as Lynn Renfro, but I subsequently changed my name to Tessa.  I mourn my loss and his family's as well.  I remember him marrying Georgia and him being so happy.  He ate at my mom's table on more than one occasion and I will always consider him my big brother.  My heart aches right alongside all of yours.  I hope life is being kind to you despite your loss.  The next time we see Mike, we will never have to be apart from him, his smile, and funny laugh.