Mark lost his fight this morning at 6:00 a.m. I wanted all of you to see just how happy he was on Saturday and how much his brother's visit meant to him. His twinkling eyes and beautiful smile will be among the fondest memories I have. I wanted all of you, his cyber family, to know how much you all meant to him. He loved posting and he loved reading all your comments.
Let me rest in the arms of slumber, for my open eyes are tired; Let the silver-stringed lyre quiver and soothe my spirit; Weave from the harp and lute a veil around my withering heart.
Dry your tears, my friends, and raise your heads as the flowers raise their crowns to greet the dawn. Look at the bride of death standing like a column of light etween my bed and the infinite; Hold your breath and listen with me to the beckoning rustle of Her white wings.
The songs of the waves and the hymns of the streamsAre scattered, and the voices of the throngs reduced to silence;And I can hear naught but the music of eternityiIn exact harmony with the spirit's desires.I am cloaked in full whiteness;I am in comfort; I am in peace.
By: Kahlil Gibran
He slipped into sleep and his pain is gone. For that, I am grateful. I love him with all my heart and I will miss him so.
My love to all of you,
Rebecca
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All my love and hugs, Rebecca, now and in the days to come. You both came through this with much fortitude and grace.
My tears for you also. --Amandalynn
there are no words to express my sorrow for you.mark went to a better place may his sole rest in peace.he fought so hard but lost his battle.but god has a better life now for him.rebecca take care of yourself you will need it in the days to come.;ove you bev
My heart is aching right now. You posted such a nice tribute to Mark. That is a wonderful picture. Would you please send a copy to me?
I'm so sorry. The picture is beautiful...and yes, his eyes are twinkling and his smile is sweet. I'm glad he was able to spend time with his brother.
My heart goes out to you, Rebecca, and I'll be praying for you. God bless.
My heart weeps. Mark’s courage has been an inspiration to me—and I believe also to many others. Knowing that today would come does not make his death any easier. I thank God for Mark, that all sickness and pain are ended, that death itself is past, and that he has entered the eternal home where all souls gather in peace.
May peace be with you, Rebecca. You are in my prayers.
Mark matbe gone physically from us,but never in our hearts.God granted him peace.may goe be a comfort to you as well.
I'm so very sorry honey. I've been following you of recent through Mike Golch. I'm so very sorry. Big hug. You and yours will remain in my thoughts and prayers. :)
Rebecca,
I enjoyed getting to know Mark via his blog during the past few months. I am so grateful that you two opened your lives and hearts so that I and others could get to know you. Through this blog, I have learned a lot about the importance of community. I have witnessed Mark's beautiful, strong, loving spirit. I have been touched by the tremendous love you have for your husband. It has been an honor to share this time with you. You are both in my heart.
Much Love and Peace.
How deeply saddened I am for your loss. What a beautiful picture of Mark and his brother. He does look happy. Remember that now his pain and suffering are gone. God makes no mistakes and his plan is perfect. Prayers for you in this time of loss.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing this difficult time with us. It was my honor to be a very small part.
You are in my thoughts always.
Know that he was loved by many here and we will miss him too. May the angels place their loving arms around you and bring you peace as well.
My sympathies to you and your family.
I am just so sorry. I'll come back later I promise. If I am torn up right now over the loss of this wonderful man, I can only imagine how devistated you are Rebecca. I love you my friend.
May you find warmth as God's loving arms embrace you. May you find a smile as you realize people you've never met are praying for you, Rebecca.
I came over from Travis' blog. Just wanted to send comforting thoughts, hugs, love, and prayers your way.
may you find peace.
I'm here from Travis. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad he's not suffering any more.
I am very sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family.
May peace be with those that he left behind.
He has found comfort and health in the arms of the Lord.
You will be in my prayers.
I have no words, and certainly nothing that can follow that wonderful tribute.
Rebecca, I share a tiny fraction of your pain, and wish that I had known Mark longer. But he is at peace.
I'm so sorry. You are definitely in my prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I will be praying for you and your family...God Bless
I have been following Mark's story and I am so very saddened to read this news.
My thoughts are with you.
Hugs and prayers for you Rebecca. I am over from Nick's Bytes.
I am so sorry to hear about Mark you are in my thoughts and prayers.
And BTW, my word verification is wingsful - which is pretty awesome - Mark has wingsful(l) :)
Saw a post from Travis about the passing of your husband. Please accept my condolences to you.
HUGS
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I will be thinking of you and praying too.
Hi Rebecca~
The peace of love of God is shining on Mark. The next bell i hear will remind me that Mark is getting his wings in heaven. I'll be praying for you. Thanks for posting the picture.
ali
What a beautiful photo of Mark. :)
My heart is heavy for you right now and the tears seem to want to overtake me. I know he is in Heaven having a wonderful time. He is happy and not hurting, but that doesn't stop us from greiving here on earth. One day we will know the joy he has right now. Until then I pray for comfort for you and your family.
I read of Mark's passing over at Travis' blog.
I didn't know Mark but I just wanted to offer my condolences to you Rebecca and the family. I have lost family and friends to cancer so my thoughts are with you. I am sending love and Reiki to you to help ease your grief and to Mark to ease his passing.x
Praying for you and all of Mark's family.
I have been crying since last night. My husband knew I was concerned about you and Mark. He asked me "Is he gone?" I could only say yes.
But Rebecca, you have no idea the side long looks you will get from people when you grieve heavily for someone you have never met.
They think I am off my rocker.
There is no comic relief to be had but if I could just capture their looks in my mind, that look of "She didn't REALLY know him, did she?", it could almost make me smile. There is no understanding the bonds that some bloggers form, unless you experience it yourself.
As sad as I am right now for you, I am so thankful that Mark has Peace! I am going to start thinking about the joy that he has been given in Glory. I am ready for the tears to dry up and the rejoicing to begin. Mark is rejoicing already!!
Hugs to you Rebecca and you are in my prayers.
Rebecca my prayers and thoughts are with you. Its so sad and hard to loose a loved one, but its also a time of celebration to know that they are no longer suffering, they are with our Lord and Savior. Celebrating their life with Him in Glory.
I loved getting to know you and Mark through this blog, just know we love you, embrace the Lord's arms around you and lean on him to get through this hard time. And know all your blog friends are her for you.
God Bless and Love,
Debxoxo
Rebecca,
You are the strongest woman I know. I have admired your strength for many years. This will be difficult time, but remember the people who are there for you and lean on them when you need it. True strength is knowing when you can't stand on your own.
If you need anything or need to talk to your little Rebecca, I hope you know we are always here for you.
Love,
Monica
Here from Travis'
I was not aware of this blog before today, but from what i have seen Mark was an incredible person whose words must have helped so many others.
I will say a prayer of comfort for Mark, yourself and all of your loved ones this evening.
Dear Rebecca, I understand your pain and your grief. There really isn't anything I can say that hasn't already been said. I encourage you to start your own blog to journal your life. So many people love and care about you. If I can help you my email is jimmieme@hotmail.com. If could have done anything to have given you one more Christmas with your husband I would. You are a strong woman and I pray that your family, friends and co-workers will be there for your. You will remain in my prayers. Please consider sending me your address. Love JC
God Bless you! What an amazing story and legacy of courage your husband leaves behind as he moves on to glory.
Jeremiah 31:13
Then maidens will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.
There will come a day..becaue HE lives!
God bless U the peace of heart and solidness to stand firm in HIM who sustains us.
I was so sad to hear that Mark had passed away. At least he spent a happy day with family before he went. I'm sure it meant a lot to him, and to everyone else.
My heart goes out to you.
Best wishes,
Dawn
I am so sorry Rebecca! My sincere condolances at this very sad time.
May God comfort you in your great sorrow, and may Mark rest in God's peace.
Renie
Blessings to you Rebecca, as you mourn the loss of Mark.
I pray that you will feel the love and warmth of the Lord during this time. May God bring you peace and rest. You are in my prayers!
Blessings!
There are no words that I can say to make your pain go away. My heart is heavy and I grieve for your loss. Our prayers, love and thoughts go out to you. Big hugs!
Praying for your comfort, Rebecca! I wish I had something to say that could help you but I don't think there's words for it. Just know I'm praying for you.
Dear Rebecca,
I'm so sorry about Mark, he was a good cyber friend. My heart is with you, he always wrote to me how much he loved you, remember that. He's at peace now, no suffering nor pain.
His Monticello High school buddies will miss him. Michele Edelkind Lechner
Rebecca, saw that Marked had passed away when I was visiting Mike Golch,and just had to come to offer my condolences.God Bless you and confort you and Marks family as well.Rest in Peace,Mark. you suffering is over.
Rebecca, I found something on you tube that I posted,I dedicated it to mark.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am very sorry for your loss, Rebecca. I am here via Mike Golch. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Still praying for you Rebecca.
I hardly knew ye.
Just thinking about how he pulled himself right up when Thanksgiving dinner was at stake.
` Seriously, I am inspired and will take time to read the whole blog. One could learn a lot from him.
Who knew that a mere blogger could leave such a Mark?
Greetings Rebecca~
the moon was full last night; it's the closest one we will get; i heard two bells as i looked into the moon...that was Mark getting his wings in heaven
hope you are hanging in there; know we are deeply sorry for your loss
ali
Hi Rebecca,
I still come here every day. It became a habit months ago. I don't know how long it will happen, but for now, I come here every day.
Thinking of you...
Rebecca, I think of you many times each day. I miss Mark's posts more than I thought possible. Hugs. --Amandalynn
so very sorry. thank you for sharing your experience.
Here by way of Mike G!
What a lasting legacy Mark left! A true warrior up until the very end.
Peace, Comfort and Blessings to you and your family!
Stopping by, Rebecca, to say "hi" and that you are in my thoughts and continued prayers.
Stopping by to add my belated condolences, and a wish for your family to find peace.
I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I was still thinking about you, and the affect your and Mark's words have had on me.
My continued wish for you is that you find peace.
Stumbled upon this blog Googling just shoot me in the face-- I was reading some posts from mark including his last few- I don't care if anyone reads this as i know its so long ago that this was active but i just wanted to share that this has had an impact on my life in a positive way. Stay strong.
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