I knew Mike from just about the time he and my sister were in elementary school classes together. I've known some of his family even longer than that. He was truly one of a kind. He could have given up a long time ago, even before you became Mrs Pirate Mike, but he didn't. He kept fighting and showed great spirit .... along with great Pirate and Volunteer pride. He loved both teams and woe to anyone that told him that they didn't! 😆 After marrying and having kids, he had even more reason to fight and in doing so he set a great example to those who just think they have problems. He had serious problems his whole life and kept fighting back against it.
Thank you for posting and updating everyone on things since he's been gone. Your family had been in a lot of people prayers for a long time.