Hello Dear Friends and Family,
We want to sincerely thank you for your incredible support and love. We have received visits, calls, cards,meals and prayers from so many of our friends, family, and church family. Michael's friends are sending us pictures and stories of their time with Michael. And our pastor Jim Preisig has beautifully contemplated the blessing of Michael's life in his blog: http://www.jimpreisig.com/
In the midst of mourning, making arrangements, and meeting with friends and family, it is easy to become overwhelmed, but we have received such amazing support that we have been able to move through this time as a family.
We are glad to extend this invitation to Michael's Memorial Service. Michael was friendly, kind, and compassionate; and so was loved by many. Please help us spread the word about the service.
A Celebration for Michael Smith Hill
Saturday, October 1
Visitation from 9am-Noon
Memorial Service from Noon -1pm
Lee's Summit United Methodist Church
114 SE Douglas St, Lee's Summit
(more details to follow)
For our out of town visitors and visiting students from Iowa State University, we have many loving friends who have opened their homes to you. If you need a place to stay while visiting for the service, please contact Tracey Cook at cooks7894@gmail.com
Many people have asked us if there is anything to do during this time. We have updated our care calendar with some additional needs for the next few weeks. We always appreciate your prayers, and we would love to see you at the memorial.
http://www.carecalendar.org/logon/82346
CALENDAR ID : 82346
SECURITY CODE : 5377
Quick Note: we do have a pressing need on the CareCalendar scheduled for tomorrow. There is a lovely journal there we would like to use for our sign-in book at the Memorial, and we think they are running low. Please sign-up for it if this is something you can do (details in the calendar item).
Thank you so much, and God bless you.
I didn't know Michael extremely well, but since I found out about his illness, I've been keeping up with things through this blog. Thank you so much for updating this and keeping us all informed through this process. It seems Michael has touched many like myself, without realizing it, who were worrying about him and wanted updates about his condition.
ReplyDeleteI went to school with Michael and had a few classes with him. Although we only spoke a few times, he has remained strongly in my mind as an extremely kind and sincere person. I've been thinking about him and your family often. I admire all the optimism, strength, and faith that everyone has shown during this time. Stay on that path. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ben