Laura Mckinney
My name is Laura, and I was a friend of Tim’s in the late 80’s in St. Paul, MN. We were both on the same “journey“ back then. We really hit it off right away. He was funny, and fun to hang out with, but most of all, he was kind, loving and a great listener. I was an insecure woman, always fearful that people wouldn’t like me, but Tim was the kind of person who made me feel safe and accepted. He taught me to play bridge, too, which he was excellent at, but I never really got the underlying strategies of it, so when Tim moved back to Indiana, that was the end of my bridge playing days. The last time I saw him was at the funeral of another dear friend and human being who loved Disney. Tim’s circumstances weren’t great at the time, and we lost touch after that. I looked him up on Facebook from time to time, between then and now, but was never able to find him, until today (6-20-20). He crossed my mind as he frequently did, so I picked up my iPad and searched for him (not on FB this time). I so wish I hadn’t found him under these circumstances. Had I known he was living in Minneapolis, I would’ve loved to see him, and maybe lend him an ear, as he had always done for me. He made a positive impact on my life, and I will always remember him as the spirited, intelligent, fun-loving man I knew. To his family and friends, I am so sorry for your tragic loss.
