One of my favorite memories of Uncle Mike was one Summer while visiting, he took my cousin Bridget, my brother and I to an arcade. There was a claw machine there and I had always wanted to try my luck. Though I didn't really believe in me having any kind of luck. He said if you never try, you'll never know. He was so gentle and kind as he said this. I had to try after that and what do you know, I got a stuffed animal (a bull) on my 1st try. I swear it was fate, or some of papa Mike's magic!! I raced over to show him my prize and he just smiled and said see? I carry that wisdom with me everyday. Doing things I'm afraid I'll never be good at, because you never know unless you try. I will always cherish you Uncle Mike. I love you so much.