Saturday, March 6, 2010

More Details

We are slowly pulling all the details together, but here is the information about memorial gifts. This is Mike's wishes. Flowers tend to fade, but gifts to these organizations really speak to Mike's heart and will have an incredible impact for Jesus, who Mike served fervently. Scott will establish the Trust Fund for Elizabeth on Monday. We will post details about that.

Here are the other organizations:


JAARS ( Jungle Aviation and Radio Service). This organization provides technical support and services to Wycliffe Bible translators and SIL international, for Bible Translation around the world. You can donate online at www.JAARS.org or send to JAARS, Inc PO BOX 248 Waxhaw, NC 28173. This organization was very near and dear to Mike. It was his dream to retire from the Air Force and fly missionaries, supplies, and needs for Jesus.

Feed The Children. Again, you can donate online at www.feedthechildren.org. Most people don't know, but Mike has a passion and love for children and making sure they are fed. He loved to donate to food banks around the US and especially to the Tennessee, West Virginia area, where his family roots are.

Please know that we are working hard on finalizing all details and making calls. Thank you to everyone that is helping us put Mike's Celebration together.

I am off to bed. Thank you, thank you, thank you...

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

We continue to pray for you all day each day. Although we know that Mike has received God's true healing, our prayers for the Lord's support and protection for you and Elizabeth are unchanged and as deep and frequent as ever. If we can connect to the streaming from over here, we will be participating in the celebration of Mike's life. If cyberspace doesn't cooperate, please know that we will be here praying along with you, especially during that time. Tom, Kathleen, Erin, Henry and Cordelia

Anonymous said...

John and I wanted to join JAARS and get out of the AF after only a few years of being in. I guess He had different plans for all of us! Both are GREAT organizations! Way to go Mike for thinking ahead and Deanna, for making that happen!! Love you so much! Gini

The Hughes' said...

Dear Deanna & Elizabeth,
We are so sad to hear the news, but can rejoice for Mike was chosen and is with his creator.
We have followed your journey daily. We can't put into words how special all of you are to us. Mike's memory lives on and will always be a part of you and Elizabeth. This is a gift from God to you. We are praying for you always. Pete will always have fond memories of flying with Mike and we will all remember his smile.
Much love, Peter, Marie, Erin and Ethan Hughes

The Hughes' said...

Dear Deanna & Elizabeth,
We are so sad to hear the news, but can rejoice for Mike was chosen and is with his creator.
We have followed your journey daily. We can't put into words how special all of you are to us. Mike's memory lives on and will always be a part of you and Elizabeth. This is a gift from God to you. We are praying for you always. Pete will always have fond memories of flying with Mike and we will all remember his smile.
Much love, Peter, Marie, Erin and Ethan Hughes

Mama Ladner said...

We love you all, and although we grieve, we also rejoice in Mike's ultimate healing. I pray for continued peace and rest for you and Elizabeth- and the many family and friends who have had the blessing of tending to your family.
In His love and with ours--
Kathie Ladner

Anonymous said...

Dear Deanna and Elizabeth,
You both have been, and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers! I know the Lord will carry you through these next few days, and everyday after that. As our hearts are broken for you, and the tears continue to flow...we rest in knowing that Mike is the arms of Jesus. And now that Mike is healed, our prayers are focused on you both. May our Lord's strength and love heal your hearts. Deanna, you lived out your vows..."in sickness and in health." and have been a beautiful example to all who have made that promise. Elizabeth, you made your daddy so proud...and that will never change. Always remain that special young lady that you are. Mike was an amazing example of praising our Lord in all circumstances. His courage and strength was evident of the Holy Spirit dwelling in him. His testamony was powerful and will live on...

May God continue to hold you in His hands...we love you both and will always be here for you! Love in Christ, Roxanne (for Max, Landon and Payton)

Anonymous said...

Dear Deanna and Elizabeth,
You both have been, and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers! I know the Lord will carry you through these next few days, and everyday after that. As our hearts are broken for you, and the tears continue to flow...we rest in knowing that Mike is the arms of Jesus. And now that Mike is healed, our prayers are focused on you both. May our Lord's strength and love heal your hearts. Deanna, you lived out your vows..."in sickness and in health." and have been a beautiful example to all who have made that promise. Elizabeth, you made your daddy so proud...and that will never change. Always remain that special young lady that you are. Mike was an amazing example of praising our Lord in all circumstances. His courage and strength was evident of the Holy Spirit dwelling in him. His testamony was powerful and will live on...

May God continue to hold you in His hands...we love you both and will always be here for you! Love in Christ, Roxanne (for Max, Landon and Payton)