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By: PreacherMike » Blog Archive » Why More Is Less #3

PreacherMike » Blog Archive » Why More Is Less #3 — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:19:42 +0000

[...] Today makes twelve years. My, how quickly they’ve flown. [...]

By: Heather A

Heather A — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 03:33:00 +0000

I never made it to the phone today to call and tell you guys that I was thinking about you, but I have been all day. I’ve been lifting you up in prayer every time I remembered what day it was (which was often). I have very vague memories of Megan, and there have been many times that I wish I could remember more about her. However, I feel like I know her even better through all of the stories I have heard over the years. Her eyes are what I remember the most, always so full of love.

Give Diane a hug for me. I love all of you guys so much!

By: julie

julie — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 01:19:00 +0000

Mike and Diane, before I knew and loved the two of you I loved Megan. I loved her from your words and your emotion. Her story touched me and she became real through you. I now know and love both of you and Chris and now I feel deeply the loss that you have experienced. Love you and holding you up today and always.
Julie

By: Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 20:55:00 +0000

Mike,
My mother (Beth James) still talks so sweetly about Megan and all their time in the 2-3 year old department at the college church. She loved her and all of her struggles. I also remember being in your wife’s 6th grade bible class and having Megan as the center of our, “answered prayers” board. Today your blog brought back so many wonderful memories for me about your Megan. What a special Angel we all had in our lives that we can see again someday.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 19:50:00 +0000

Mike
As I turned the calendar to November first, I remembered your blog entry last year saying this is the time your “beloved” disappears. That you know she will reappear, but she just seems to fade away during these days.

This year I hold y’all closer after another year of knowing you better and this year again I mourn with you the loss of a child I am never to know until we are together in eternity.

Your whole family is in my prayers especially today. May I say it takes a very special person that can share so generously and openly love, grief and joy, all wrapped up in the memory of your treasured daughter.

I send my love and hugs to each of you.

By: jlane

jlane — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:45:00 +0000

I was aquainted with you and Diane in Searcy, attending a ladies prayer group in your house for a short time. I remeber Megan. She did not want to wear her glasses. Diane pateintly placed them back on her head over and over again. I wonder if God keeps placing spiritual glasses on us when culture and flesh distort our vision. I am thankful for the lives of Megan and Jessica (David and Susanne’s daughter) and the lessons God allows them to teach us.

By: Katrina

Katrina — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 16:56:00 +0000

Thank you for sharing your treasured daughter’s story with us. The missing never stops, but the hope keeps growing to cover it.

By: David U

David U — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 15:57:00 +0000

Mike, thanks for being so transparent with us. Please know that you are not alone…..all of us are with you, Diane, Matt and Chris in spirit.

I loved Megan.
DU

By: cwinwc

cwinwc — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 15:50:00 +0000

May God bless you, Diane, and your boys on this day of remembrance for your family. It is through these memories that our departed loved ones live on. Your post made me wonder what it was like for Jesus’ Disciples on the one year anniversary of his death and there after. I’m sure like you; they kept his memory alive not only through his spirit living in them but through the stories they re-told to each other.

By: Deana Nall

Deana Nall — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 15:35:00 +0000

I was at “The House That Kerry Built” in July with our Kadesh group and I saw Megan’s picture on the wall. I felt her spirit there that day in the vibrant, energetic children that society has labeled as having something “wrong” with them. How cool it is when a bunch of kids prove society wrong. Megan was one of them — never caring a day in her ten years what anyone thought. How different the world would be if we could all be the same way. Oprah would be out of a job, for one.

God’s perfect peace today and always to you, Diane, Matt and Chris.

By: Josh Ross

Josh Ross — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 15:32:00 +0000

Mike,
Kayci and I are so grateful for the stories that we continue to hear from you about Megan. We feel like we know her. We wish we did. She was a girl of great faith. Thank you for sharing.

By: David

David — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:34:00 +0000

Mike,

This morning, I was caught off guard by your post. Another year has past so quickly.

After reading your blog, it seemed that the morning paused, slowing down until this moment of loss and grief was acknowledged. Death surrounding my own life has been surreal. It is difficult to grieve unreality. Your words bring clarity and comfort, perspective and peace. I am thankful that Megan changed your world, because this morning through your memoriam, she helped change mine.

By: cathy moore

cathy moore — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:33:00 +0000

Thanks, Mike. Our hearts are with you and your family.
Grace and Peace,
Cathy

By: Brandon Scott

Brandon Scott — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:29:00 +0000

Megan was full of life! She was in the Lord’s Army–I remember hearing her singing that with gusto. I agree with Paul. It’s good to remember. Love to you guys–all of you.
BST

By: Agent B

Agent B — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 13:51:00 +0000

Wow. Thanks for sharing. May this day be an excellent one.