The rainbow which appeared when Michael left us begs to be retold. So here it is.
When Mike passed away, Barb wanted a prayer said. The regular ministers were not at hospice, so two african-american nurses came in to pray with us. One of them read from the King James bible, which happens to be our favorite. She read the 23rd Psalm, which is also one of our favorites.
Then, as we held hands, including Michael's, she started to pray. As she prayed, her momentum built, and the more enthusiastic she became. Now, we Presbyterians rarely get excited about much, except eating, so as the second nurse sprinkled in Amens and Hallelujahs, that wonderful nurse sent Michael to heaven in grand style. It was just what we needed.
Than, as Jon looked out the window in wonder at the beautiful, full rainbow, she shouted, "Oh, Lord, Jesus is taking Michael to Heaven!" She ran from the room and made all the staff go outside and look.
Jon and I went outside to see the rainbow in all it's glory, and as it started to dissipate, I saw a flock of birds fly right through the center off into the distance. Michael never did anything half way. He let us know not only where his spirit was going, but that there was going to be a lot of fun and happiness there. Amen
Bruce
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Bruce,
Once again, thank you for sharing an amazing story concerning Michael, an amazing young man.
When you share these stories about Michael it helps others (at least me) that cared so deeply for him heal. Notice on his blog spot this morning it has exceeded the 10,000 visits he had hoped for. Just another testimony to the many lives he touched in his brief journey with us.
Steve
That's a great story, thanks so much for sharing it!
Amen! (means YES) and Hallelujah, Alleluia (no matter how you spell it; is from Hebrew: Praise the Lord)
Rainbows ( refraction and dispersion of the Sun's [Son] light: passing obliquely through the interface between one medium and another; a mixture of one substance dispersed in another medium).
Wonder-Full LOVE...
What a WONDERFUL send-off!! God is Great!!
Wow! God is good ALL the time!
Bruce and Barb,
What a wonderful testimony!! Only the Lord can give us peace that passes all understanding, and I believe that He has done just that. No telling how many lives this story has touched, already. Michael still continues to positively influence others.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Alana
This is a touching story. It captures the innocence and magnificence of a dream.
Death is scary and saddening for us all but moments being captured and shared makes tears seem reputably silly.
We should think about why death comes, I am just a mere regular so I do not know.
All that I know is that sadly it makes people think of at least one impossible thing that they thought could never happen.
-Morgano
Always full of surprises, Mike! xoxo
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