I am so terribly sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort provide your family with strength to get through this very difficult time. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)

A LETTER FROM MIKE TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Some things I'd like to say

First of all, I arrived OK

Please do not be unhappy

Just because I'm out of sight

Remember I am with you

Both Day and Night

That day I had to leave you

God picked me up and hugged me

And said we have a lot to do

He gave me a list of things

He wanted me to do

Foremost on that list

Is to watch and care for you

I will be standing there

To wipe away the tear

Do not be afraid to cry

It does relieve the pain

Remember there would be no flowers

Unless there was no rain

It is not easy to understand

But one thing is for certain

I will not be far away

For life goes on

So, if you need me

Call and I will come

I will be near

If you listen with your heart

You will hear all my love

Around you soft and clear

And to my many friends

Remember God knows best

Please be good to each other

So I can enjoy my eternal rest

I will be walking in your footsteps

Only half a step behind

When you feel a gentle breeze

Or a wind upon your face

That's me giving you a great big hug

Or just a soft embrace

I will always love you

From the heavens up above

Let's talk again soon

P.S. God sends his love

Tamara, Rhonda and I are so sorry for your unimaginable loss. When Mike worked at Frestone he showed great kindness to us by helping us repair our van in the most economical way. We have thought of his aid to our family many times over the years. We pray God will comfort you during this sad time. If there is any way we can help, please let us know. Blessings,

Bill and Rhonda

Dear Tamara, Emily and Julia,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Your Dear Loved One (and ours) Mike Powers. We will miss him terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you for comfort and peace in the days to come. With all our Love, Rick and Katy and Mickey

Thinking about you and your family and hoping the memories will provide some peace. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tamara and girls --

I can't express how sorry I am for your loss. I pray that each day will bring you a little less grief and a little more peace than the last and that your memories of Mike and what a great person he was will make you smile when you think of him.

Holding you all in my heart,

River

I cannot tell you how much our hearts hurt for you, my sweet friend. The only thing that has gotten me through when a loved one has died is the knowledge of them sitting at the foot of our Lord, worshiping at his feet.

Loss leaves a large hole in our hearts and in our lives. But he lives on in those places, through our memories and the love he shared. I know that you were able to make many wonderful memories together. Take time to write some of those down so that you can relive them and your children can live them through you.

May God comfort and keep you in the coming days. I wish there was more I could do, but I know that He will be with you and that is the best thing right now.

Love you.

Trish, Kate and Alex

Tamara, Emily and Julia,

I love you all so much. My heart is breaking that you must go through this.

Your hubby and daddy was a good friend of mine. Oh what am I saying ....I love you all like family. Blood is not what makes family it is love that binds us. And weather you like it or not you 3 are stuck with me.

Remember that Mike is in heaven and as you go through life he will be the whisper in the wind, the touch you feel on your cheek but most of all he will be the love in your heart and the light in your eyes.

Love you all more than you will ever know!

We are thinking of you Tamara, Emily, and Julia. We love you all and don't have enough words to tell you how sorry we are Stay strong for each other.

Robin and Isaac

We are very saddened by the loss of Michael.

A good father and loving husband, Michael will be missed by all.

Tamara, Emily and Julia...you are in our many Blessings and Positive Thoughts.