"He is either gonna drink, or he won't.... what are YOU gonna do?"

Jerry F · ~*Service Worker*~

Missing Rod...

canadianguy · ~*Service Worker*~

Awesome stuff Jerry.... Like you, I have been "almost waiting" for my PM's from Rod - sometimes MIP-related stuff, or sometimes just life stuff - typically filled with humor, and always filled with compassion....

T

hotrod · ~*Service Worker*~

I agree Jerry and Tom

I miss Rodney's "HUGS" at the end of each posting.

I missed him very much on Monday AM when I did not have a PM from him regarding the NY Giants. He knew the quarterback's family and always commented on the game on how well or badly they played.

Rest well my friend

Debilyn · ~*Service Worker*~

Every time I logue in I see the post up there and tears come. He was truly a gentleman.

love,deb

John · ~*Service Worker*~

I hate to say this, under such conditions, but frankly, I am glad you posted this... it is good to know that I'm not alone in how much Rodney meant to me personally and to this forum. That someone else here can fully understand what its like to come here and see the post at the top of the board, or not have any PM's from him....

I miss him so much! I believe he is looking down on this board every day... and through the words of others, he will be giving us the nudge from time to time...

A Honda motorcycle and a Harley motorcycle have the same oil seal around the gear shifter... the Honda leaks... the Harley leaves their mark...

Rodney was Harley... He definetely left his mark with us.

John

Jerry F · ~*Service Worker*~

So right John...and indelible one at that. Rod was proof that God don't make no junk!! smile

tommyecat · ~*Service Worker*~

He left a postive footprint on my heart and soul. Kindness and courtesy were his trademarks. I do so miss his presence here. He was truly special.

Jerry I thank you for starting this post. I kept returning to the original post for comfort and support reading the loving comments from MIP members. I suppose it is one of the ways in which I am trying to release him with love by reading and feeling the love from others.

T

GailMichelle · ~*Service Worker*~

I'm in the same boat. His passing reminded me once again that it's too easy to take people for granted, as if they will always be there for me. From now on, I want to be "Aware" of how fortunate I am that MIP exists and take more time to "savor" members' input.

I recall the warm feeling when I'd see the initials RCL & read his comments on this board. That feeling still is inside. His gifts keep on giving.

Call me weird, but I do feel his presence.

Do you honestly think he could stay away from this board. He is still with us. This I know for certain.

Thanks Jerry for opening this door for me to share smile

youfoundme · ~*Service Worker*~

I too miss his PM's and HUGS. He was always wonderful and supportive of my endeavors and work, and I still use his "Don't React, remain calm" slogan :) I hope his wife is ok, I know from the obituary that his kids are grown, but I am sure they took it hard... I feel him here, he is with us :)

MDK · Veteran Member

I miss him so much my insides hurt. There is an emptiness in me. I know he would not won't me filling like this. He was my experience strength and hope. He watched me grow and prosper. He was my boss, my friend, my sponser. Through MIP I will fill the void of emptiness. He is with us all. His love will grow in our hearts. He will be missed by all of us. Thank you all so much for your support and love. This is truly a difficult time.

Jerry F · ~*Service Worker*~

Thanks for the picture M...I decided today at work when I was visiting with him (GailM) that he can "pass" me anytime he wants thru the day because he doesn't have to anchor himself in my life and never was anchored in my life however I want to be remembered of his example in character and behavior so that I can have a mentoring source or center. I can act like Jerry F all the time and sometimes that isn't best so during those "not best" times I'm gonna call on Rod to show his stuff off for me. For one I loved his humility and calmness. I do calm like a hurricane does birthday candles.

So stick around Rod...keep coming back from time to time. (((hugs)))

PS...where you're at do you still need the slogans? LOL smile

lacewing · Veteran Member

I too have gone back to his Profile, his Posts and his messages to me directly. I have asked John to Please leave his profile and his posts on our board - not only as a reminder to all he has meant to everyone, but for us to peruse his wisdom, kindness, love, understanding, and acceptance...his giggles and chuckles too.

Thanksgiving today was thought provoking for me - we give thanks for what we have, give thanks for all we have - in people in our lives and in things we hold dear and covet...I added a 'thanks' to my open prayer to all around me - "Thank you for those passed who have shown me a path that I just could not see when I have been in my own box with no windows or doors, for they too deserve continuous thanks in my life, as they are a very big part of who I have become and also who I want to grow to be... still.

And then I fell apart all over again...

Tears in Potatoes...

It has once again reminded me of humbleness.

Rod, You will be lovingly remembered, sadly missed and forever placed within for my walk through recovery...

~!~

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"He is either gonna drink, or he won't.... what are YOU gonna do?"