#944668 - 12/11/15 05:13 AM
Mingo's tribute to Bev
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Reprinted with permission from Mingo
I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my broken heart for the incredible love and support you've given me since the tragic and unexpected death of my darling wife, Bev Culley Wasch. It has taken me this long to even be able to put these sentences together, so please forgive me if I ramble a bit. I've been blessed with the most incredible family a man could ever hope for. At age 56, I still have BOTH my loving parents, two AWESOME sisters who have been spoiling me with hugs, kisses, nonstop love and comfort food to the point that my pants are getting tight. I've been blessed with the best little brother I could ever hope for, my brother-in-law Brian, who has been my nonstop guardian angel since Bev passed. Brian and my sisters have held me in their arms when I wept like a tiny baby, supporting me and helping me with my grief as they dealt with their own. Giant thanks and hugs to my amazing cousins who took us all into their homes when we needed them most (and Christina and Gary, who are taking me in for a while in their Bellevue home while I figure out my living situation, you guys are the best! XOXO). Massive hugs and kisses to Bev's sister Keri and her husband (and my amazing friend) Mark, who took me home the night she passed and made sure I was safe. Huge hugs to Bev's sister Linda and her awesome husband Richard (who I'm lucky to call a great friend). Giant hugs of thanks to all my friends, who dropped what they were doing and drove and flew in from all over the country to attend her memorial and support me and my family. Thanks to my incredible boss and my managers, who blocked for me while I had to be away and are still protecting me by keeping the wolves at bay when I need some time to myself. Thanks to all my other friends for your nonstop calls, texts, messages, cards and e-mails. Those little nudges of support keep me upright when I want to collapse from grief, exhaustion and agony. Even when I can't answer, just know that I appreciate the support and love you are sending. My girl was never the wallflower who people might miss. She was larger than life despite being barely 5'3" and 115 pounds of sexy, sassy, gorgeous awesomeness. This is why we all are in pain. Her death has left a void in all our lives. So we must all continue to support each other. I have one favor to ask of each of you. Tonight, before you go to sleep, I want you to hold the person who means the most to you. Your spouse, kids, friends, whoever. Hold them longer than you normally do. Tell them you love them. Tell them how much you love them. And when they start to giggle and ask what is going on, hold them a few seconds longer. And then I want you to tell them that little extra squeeze was for Bev. Because that is exactly the legacy she'd want to leave behind. I never doubted for one single second how much she loved me. I never felt completely worthy of such selfless love...and for some inexplicable reason, she actually put the moves on ME first! She was generous, and kind, loving, and funny, goofy and a great listener. Even her Irish temper was cute and I'll always remember how she'd end a belly laugh with a cute little snort. She was incredible in a tiny bikini or an evening gown or yoga pants or while we were just chilling in our PJs watching TV. She was my whole world. My best friend. My inspiration, my fishing buddy, my party girl. My wife. God blessed me the day I met her. Every day that I got to wake up as her husband, I felt unbeatable, on top of the world. Cocky with a swagger at times. I even felt taller (and for me, that's quite a stretch). Rest well, my sweet darling girl. Say hi to Gabby, Gaga, Mum and the Chief for me. I love you so much more than I was ever able to express in words and I miss you terribly. Until we meet again...I'm yours forever.
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would the boy you were be proud of the man you are
Growing old ain't for wimps Lonnie Gane
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#944681 - 12/11/15 09:24 AM
Re: Mingo's tribute to Bev
[Re: Jerry Garcia]
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My Waders are Moist
Registered: 11/20/08
Posts: 3440
Loc: PNW
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Thanks for your tribute Mingo. It helps those of us wondering and worrying about you to feel better.
I will do as you say.
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Maybe he's born with it.
Maybe it's amphetamines.
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#944686 - 12/11/15 10:31 AM
Re: Mingo's tribute to Bev
[Re: Jerry Garcia]
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River Nutrients
Registered: 04/25/00
Posts: 5078
Loc: East of Aberdeen, West of Mont...
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Feel your pain......been there....January 9,2011 my wife, mother of my 2 boys, grand mother to 5 grand kids, passed. Time does heal, the memories of the good times help make it thru the bad days.
Wish you the best.....
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"Worse day sport fishing, still better than the best day working"
"I thought growing older, would take longer"
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#944690 - 12/11/15 11:00 AM
Re: Mingo's tribute to Bev
[Re: Jerry Garcia]
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My Area code makes me cooler than you
Registered: 01/27/15
Posts: 4549
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Some solid, beautifully written, advice Mingo. I just placed a call to my wife.
This is easy for me to say, but from here forward it's up to you to create your future. Honor her by making it amazing.
I wish you the best.
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#944701 - 12/11/15 01:47 PM
Re: Mingo's tribute to Bev
[Re: Jerry Garcia]
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
Registered: 11/24/03
Posts: 12767
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WOW... powerful words, touching tribute.
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"Let every angler who loves to fish think what it would mean to him to find the fish were gone." (Zane Grey) "If you don't kill them, they will spawn." (Carcassman) The Keen Eye MDLong Live the Kings!
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#944702 - 12/11/15 02:14 PM
Re: Mingo's tribute to Bev
[Re: Jerry Garcia]
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The Original Boat Ho
Registered: 02/08/00
Posts: 2954
Loc: Bellevue
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I, I've got something in my eye. Good Luck Mingo.
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It's good to have friends It's better to have friends with boats ***GutZ***
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#944714 - 12/11/15 05:48 PM
Re: Mingo's tribute to Bev
[Re: Kramer]
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ExtenZe Field Tester
Registered: 11/10/09
Posts: 8060
Loc: Vancouver, WA
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You are one cool dude Mingo. When times get tough, cool dudes stand out.
I think I have something in my eye.
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NO STEP ON SNEK
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#944736 - 12/12/15 09:24 AM
Re: Mingo's tribute to Bev
[Re: Direct-Drive]
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Dah Rivah Stinkah Pink Mastah
Registered: 08/23/06
Posts: 6868
Loc: zipper
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Wow. Haven't met you Mingo, but I have always looked forward to you sharing your adventures. I am terribly sorry for your loss. Even in these extremely hard circumstances, thank you for sharing again as it is a reminder to all of us to appreciate what we have.
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... Propping up an obsolete fishing industry at the expense of sound fisheries management is irresponsible. -Sg
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#944741 - 12/12/15 11:22 AM
Re: Mingo's tribute to Bev
[Re: Jerry Garcia]
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River Nutrients
Registered: 11/21/07
Posts: 7438
Loc: Olema,California,Planet Earth
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Sometimes I wonder why I keep coming back to PP after spending time on the Dark Side. This is why. Thanks Mingo; so sorry for your loss. Gotta go hug someone..................
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