I haven't been writing here this weekend. I have been writing over here instead.
My friend is seemingly in his last hours. It appears God is answering our prayers differently than we had hoped. I have many thoughts, but it is late, I am tired and this is a public computer with a wonky keyboard. So for now I will just say this: It is a beautiful thing to confront death without fear. Of course we are tired and sad, but right now in this moment there is peace. What a miracle!
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I have been reading your blog for months, but have never commented. I just wanted to let you know that my husband and I both will be approaching the throne tonight on this sweet couple's behalf. We, ourselves, are a young married couple. I can't imagine what they are going through. We all know that God's glory will shine through all of this-although, we may not know why or when on this side of Heaven. Keep us posted and we will keep praying.
In His Grip-
Courtney and Olin
My heart is heavy to hear this news tonight... Please let your sweet friend Cabell know that she is in my prayers. May Sweeney's home-going bring glory to God, just as his life here on earth did.
Keep us posted...
Jenn Hughes
I'm praying for Cabell & Mike tonight!
Although you don't know me and we'll probably never meet, please know that I have prayed for you, your friend and his family. I will continue to do so. May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
~Ainslee Symone
What a sacred place you stand in right now. May He surround you all with His peace, mercy and grace. Lifting your arms in prayer that the battle is won well.
I am so sorry. My prayers are with you and your friends.
I've been following your words on the Caringbridge site and following Sweeney for months. I pray for him and his wife daily.
I cried when I read the news of his sudden change- however, yesterday at church, as we sang songs to our Savior, I praised God for eternal life and the hope we have in Him.
Praying for you all- thank you for taking the time to update us. I know you are a blessing and sweet friend to them, and I know you feel great sadness yet know the hope of the Savior.
Kelly in Michigan
J
I've been praying for a miracle for Sweeney for months and was so hoping his healing would be on this side of heaven. Cabel's updates on the Caring Bridge site have beautifully portrayed thie faith and amazing love.
When I read your words on Caring Bridge, these verses immediately popped to my mind from Psalm 112.
Surely he will never be shaken;
a righteous man will be remembered forever.
7 He will have no fear of bad news;
his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
8 His heart is secure, he will have no fear;
in the end he will look in triumph on his foes.
I will be praying for all involved.
My prayers are with you all.
Reading the Caring Bridge page reminded me of my brother's room about five years ago. We were singing hymns and praising God. Some could not understand the peacefullness that came from doing such...but my brother did. Even though he could talk, he responded in a physical way with a smile or his vital signs that should have been out of this world were calm. He is healed, differently than we would have liked. But I can hear him now..."if one person has come to know Jesus through my illness, I would do it all over again."
My prayers are with your family and with Sweeney's family.
Just reading your post from last night, went over to Caring Bridge and see that he is now with our Savior. My prayers are with his family, your family and all the friends I'm sure he has.
I just read Cabell's last entry.
You are all in my prayers,
Kit
I am in awe of this family that you are friends/family with. I am so sorry for your loss...from everything I have read from your blog to their care page, he was an incredible man and I wish I had the opportunity to meet him...
Peace,
LanaRawlinson
I am so sorry. Praying for you all.
Amy
Thinking of Sweeny and all of his loved ones today. May you all find the peace and support you need to get through these difficult times.
What a testimony. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. I will be praying for you all through this loss. Praising Jesus that we will be with our loved ones again someday.
I am so very sorry for your loss and your friends. I have been following Cambell's up dates for some time now. They seem like wonderful people and I know the angels are celebrating to have such a wonderful person in heaven now.
My prayers are now with Cambell, family and friends as the days and months pass. This is when it gets tough!!!
J,
Praying for you today! You have been on my mind all weekend, of course along with Cabell and Mike. Praying for God to give you strength to endure the coming days as you celebrate Mike's life! Praising God for victory over death! We will see him again!
w
I am so sorry for your loss, and for everyone else who will miss the presence of this man. I only know him through your blog, and it sounds like God chose to call home one of his finest servants. I was priveleged to pray for him and for Cabell, and look forward to meeting both of them on the other side.
Praying for your family as you celebrate the life of a godly man! We need more like him down here! I loved Cabell's last entry. Beautiful.
My heart was heavy, reading Cabell's post on the caringbridge site. But reading how you witnessed the grace by which he was allowed to meet his Maker in peace and not fear, lifted that heaviness. I am glad for that miracle of peace when they needed it most.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
I have been praying for Sweeney for months as a result of your blog. I just read Cabell's last entry. My prayers go out to her and everyone that was touched by Mike's life.
If Mike had a choice to come back whole and healed I can be sure he would choose to stay in the presence of the Lord. We don't understand why, but I know Mike is a very happy camper now and forever more. Praise God! We have the same hope in Jesus!!!
I just read the recent update. I am deeply sorry for them. I,too, will likely never meet you or them, but his story is very poignant and I would like to thank you for sharing. My husband and I talk about him all the time (like we did know him) simply because his story touches us.
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