Anyway, with a heavy heart, I want to let you know that Mike is with Jesus now and he left this earth doing what he loved to do. He never wanted to leave the ranch for "town." Seeing him walk his daughter down the "aisle" last Saturday night at the "Post" (the park for the big city of Marathon, TX) while telling her a joke about preachers buying and selling cows, I found out later. I'll never forget that picture engraved in my memory. He was laughing and she was trying real hard not to, after all she was getting married. So sweet and special.
Several of us were heading out to be there in the early a.m. to help search. We were only waiting for the sheriff to verify he needed us. It was indicated earlier in the day, that they may. But, this evening, when we weren't hearing from law enforcement, we knew. Following is the email I just sent to everyone.
Thank you to everyone for praying and being willing to give of yourselves to help find Mike. We were called earlier in the evening and they did find Mike. He is in Heaven, now. We don't have any more information at this time, except that he was found before dark. They helicoptered him out and notified the family. I spoke with Aunt Jean around 9:30 and she encouraged me to come to Marathon. So, I am going to go down tomorrow to be with Debbie & the family - to help however that I can. Please, please continue with your prayers for Debbie and the girls, that they would be wrapped in the arms of God, knowing His love for them, that they would be comforted by the Holy Spirit, their hearts healed and at peace and that they would be led with wisdom in the direction God has for them and every need would be met. Thank you all each and everyone for caring for them so much. I'll try to let someone know more and get the word out when arrangements have been made. God bless you, Nanci
