Sunday, October 7, 2007

Our Friend Michael

Our dear friend Michael McKinney passed away last night due to complications from his leukemia. We are so saddened by his passing and express our deepest sympathies to his extended family and especially his mom and dad and his two younger brothers.

Today has been quite a reminder of the intensity of this battle we are fighting against leukemia. It has been a hard day, but also a day filled with gratitude for all of the blessings we have been given.

When Kevin told Grant this morning he immediately came to the kitchen table and started writing a letter for Ms. Kristi, Michael's mom. He asked me to help him spell the words, but he wrote the text as follows,

"I am sorry Michael died. I know he feels better up in heaven. Love, Grant"

I guess that just about says it all.

2 comments:

Kristi McKinney said...

Grant~

Thank you for the letter. You are one brave young man.

Love-
Kristi
(Forever Michael's MOM!)

Mikal said...

Grant can feel our Heavenly Father's love. His words were touching - how simply put.