If this comes on the memory page twice - I'm sorry. It appeared to me like it didn't save.
I worked closely with Mike at Phoenix Construction until I left in 2018. He was a good coworker and great friend. When I went through a separation, he supported me and helped me furnish my apartment.
I have one very fond memory. We often had meetings with project owners and usually drove separately due to our varying schedules. But one time we got to ride together. He had Christian radio playing in his truck and a favorite song/hymn of mine - One Day - came on. I can't hear this song without singing to it. Of course, I started singing. When I realized I wasn't alone, I got embarrassed. I think Mike sensed my embarrassment and started singing with me. We had a brief moment of worship together that was so very sweet.
He called me the end of May 2025 which was the first time we had spoken in a few years. I was so happy to hear from him and to reconnect; I'm just sorry that we didn't have more time to get re-aquainted. I rejoice that his pain is gone, but I'm grieving the loss of a friendship that means so much to me.