Today we finished moving Mike's stuff out of his Oak Park Apartment. It was difficult, such finality to it. Nicole and her parents helped us, as did Justin, and we appreciate their help greatly.
This evening, at 6 pm, the The medical school is having a memorial service for Michael at the hospital chapel, which I believe is in the basement of the hospital. We are taking some pictures from the funeral service in WV, and a few more. Hopefully, Michael's doctors will be there so we can thank them for their incredible care of Michael.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving Day
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends!
Here's a bit a Michael trivia that you probably didn't know:
Michael Brewster Davis is 14th generation from Elder William Brewster, who said the first Thanksgiving prayer in Plymouth after sailing over on the Mayflower.
Bruce
Here's a bit a Michael trivia that you probably didn't know:
Michael Brewster Davis is 14th generation from Elder William Brewster, who said the first Thanksgiving prayer in Plymouth after sailing over on the Mayflower.
Bruce
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Loyola Service
The Loyola Stritch School of Medicine will be holding a memorial service for Michael at Loyola's chapel at the school.
The date is Monday, November 30th, at 6:00 pm.
Bruce
The date is Monday, November 30th, at 6:00 pm.
Bruce
The Rainbow
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
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
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Directions to Visitation and Services
For those coming to the visitation and/or services, here are the driving directions to the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church.
Directions from Charleston:
Take I-64 West to the new exit #40. Go left at the end of the exit ramp onto Rt 35 South.
Go 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Teays Valley Road (light).
Go 1.2 miles - past Scott Teays Elementary, past Beechwood Estates. Teays Valley Presbyterian Church is on the right.
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From Huntington:
Take I-64 West to the new exit #40. Go right at the end of the exit ramp onto Rt 35 South.
Go 0.2 miles. Turn right onto Teays Valley Road (light).
Go 1.2 miles - past Scott Teays Elementary, past Beechwood Estates. Teays Valley Presbyterian Church is on the right.
Directions from Charleston:
Take I-64 West to the new exit #40. Go left at the end of the exit ramp onto Rt 35 South.
Go 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Teays Valley Road (light).
Go 1.2 miles - past Scott Teays Elementary, past Beechwood Estates. Teays Valley Presbyterian Church is on the right.
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From Huntington:
Take I-64 West to the new exit #40. Go right at the end of the exit ramp onto Rt 35 South.
Go 0.2 miles. Turn right onto Teays Valley Road (light).
Go 1.2 miles - past Scott Teays Elementary, past Beechwood Estates. Teays Valley Presbyterian Church is on the right.
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