".Sunrise doesn't last all morning."BEATNUT

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SISTERNUT:

I am Beatnut's sister----Sisternut (aka Diane) I haven't been on this board in ages and am so glad to read all the posts about my brother Mike. He was an amazing human being and I am proud to be his sister. He taught us all about life, true love, happiness, friendship and family. He was a role model to so many. I don't know what I will do without him but seeing how he was loved by countless people whom he proudly called his friends, in addition to his loving family, helps to ease the pain a little. My family and I will miss him terribly and we are somewhat lost without him and his sense of humor. Thanks for sharing so many memories with us of Mike. It helps keep him alive. God Bless

(((Diane))) I do hope that our wonderful memories of Nutty are of some comfort to you. I know you will miss him dearly and he was loved by more people than you will ever know.

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[oneafter909]

Hi Joann....so sorry that you found out about Mike this way.

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I am not one with words. Therefore, it is hard for me to post allot about memories of mike. I know, I did care a great deal about him and I do care about others on this board too.

[Jabberwocky]

dorothy:

I am not one with words. Therefore, it is hard for me to post allot about memories of mike. I know, I did care a great deal about him and I do care about others on this board too.

Awe (((Dorothy))) You are wonderful with words.....and your pictures you post are worth a 1.000 words

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Jabberwocky:

dorothy:

I am not one with words. Therefore, it is hard for me to post allot about memories of mike. I know, I did care a great deal about him and I do care about others on this board too.

Awe (((Dorothy))) You are wonderful with words.....and your pictures you post are worth a 1.000 words

Thank you.

[lemchast]

Beatlemaniac:

...what a beautiful picture ....such a warm kind-hearted loving man...i love you (((mike)))...and thank you (((lemmy))) for your thoughts.

[lemchast]

dorothy:

I am not one with words. Therefore, it is hard for me to post allot about memories of mike. I know, I did care a great deal about him and I do care about others on this board too.

And he cared a lot about you too (((Dotty)))

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lemchast:

dorothy:

I am not one with words. Therefore, it is hard for me to post allot about memories of mike. I know, I did care a great deal about him and I do care about others on this board too.

And he cared a lot about you too (((Dotty)))

I don't doubt that. I am missing him dearly. Thank you Lemchast. That means alot to me.

[Mikemc]

It's nightmares again for me. Last night and the night before I had nightmares involving Mike. In 1995 my best friend also died of cancer. He was 42 and left behind a lovely wife and two young children. I had trouble dealing with it for a long time. While I "snapped out of it" about eight months later I still had occasional nightmares about him for several years. Waking up in the middle of the night with cold sweats. It's happening again, only this time it's Mike I keep dreaming about. Maybe it's because he's on my mind constantly. But I can't and I don't want t0 stop thinking about him. He was a wonderful man who died way before his time and anyone who has ever met him knows what a great guy he was.

[lemchast]

Mikemc:

It's nightmares again for me. Last night and the night before I had nightmares involving Mike. In 1995 my best friend also died of cancer. He was 42 and left behind a lovely wife and two young children. I had trouble dealing with it for a long time. While I "snapped out of it" about eight months later I still had occasional nightmares about him for several years. Waking up in the middle of the night with cold sweats. It's happening again, only this time it's Mike I keep dreaming about. Maybe it's because he's on my mind constantly. But I can't and I don't want t0 stop thinking about him. He was a wonderful man who died way before his time and anyone who has ever met him knows what a great guy he was.

When my grandmother died 7 years ago at the tender age of 102 (yes you read that right), I had dreams about her for a long time. I was kind of expecting the same thing to happen with Nutty's passing. But curiously that has not happened. At least not yet. I'm not sure why since I've been preoccupied thinking about him every day. Interesting. I hope you'll be okay (((Mike))). I don't want to see you make yourself sick over this. Take care of yourself buddy.

[LCH]

You two are good guys. Gentlemen. Mike surely approves of your thoughts and emotions. As Lemmie says though, Beat wouldn't want his passing to make any of us sick or troubled beyond normal grieving. We can only focus on the good things, the things that make us remember.

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Mikemc:

It's nightmares again for me. Last night and the night before I had nightmares involving Mike. In 1995 my best friend also died of cancer. He was 42 and left behind a lovely wife and two young children. I had trouble dealing with it for a long time. While I "snapped out of it" about eight months later I still had occasional nightmares about him for several years. Waking up in the middle of the night with cold sweats. It's happening again, only this time it's Mike I keep dreaming about. Maybe it's because he's on my mind constantly. But I can't and I don't want t0 stop thinking about him. He was a wonderful man who died way before his time and anyone who has ever met him knows what a great guy he was.

Mike, I did this when my best friend died when we were 35. That is over 20 years ago. Dreaming of her would cause me to wake up in tears. She left behind a 2 year son who does not remember his mother. I threw myself into my job, but I would cry on the bus all the way to and from work. About a year after her death, she once again came to me in a dream. This time she told me that she was fine and to stop the tears and that she would see me again. I've never had another nightmare, but I have had pleasant dreams. I hope you find the same kind of peace, Mike. I have not forgotten my friend and you shouldn't forget Nutty.

[GYPSYGIRL]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. If it is any comfort, God wanted another angel & called your brother home. This poem was said at my mother's Eulogy 14 years ago & my mother-in-law's nearly 2 years ago. I hope it will help you find peace. Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die.

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That was read at my friend's funeral.

[sfbpsandy]

Haven't been on in awhile..now to come back and see this~! ...Our thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of Mike during this terrible time....Please depend on your faith to get through...I loved to read his posts....they made me laugh sooooo hard sometimes! God Bless

[lemchast]

LCH:

You two are good guys. Gentlemen. Mike surely approves of your thoughts and emotions. As Lemmie says though, Beat wouldn't want his passing to make any of us sick or troubled beyond normal grieving. We can only focus on the good things, the things that make us remember.

I agree. I think Nutty would be deeply saddened if he thought his friends and loved ones were making themselves sick over his passing. He'd want us to be laughing about the great times we had.

[GYPSYGIRL]

lemchast, having your grandmother live to 102, that's really special! She must have been an amazing person. Mike, your brother would want you to remember all the special times you had together & not mourn him very long. Easier said than done. He'll always live in your heart.

[lemchast]

GYPSYGIRL:

lemchast, having your grandmother live to 102, that's really special! She must have been an amazing person. Mike, your brother would want you to remember all the special times you had together & not mourn him very long. Easier said than done. He'll always live in your heart.

Thank you. She was quite a character. In a way, she kind of reminded me of Nutty in that she would say anything that popped in her head. Things that the rest of us would never say. And people just loved it. They thought she was a riot!

[LITTLE LAURA]

Nutty GONE ???! Noooooooooooo !!!! It CAN'T be so, it just can't! He seemed so indestructable. It seems every time after I've been away for awhile, then come back, someone much beloved here passes. I'm too upset to talk. I'll come back later........