The Journey Ends...Or Begins
May 3rd, 2007 at 12:50pm, Mike's walk ended. Jesus carried him the rest of the way. One set of footprints. He was surrounded by his family and peacefully slipped into the arms of our loving God. Throughout his incredible life he touched so many people, and he will continue to do so from above.
A funeral service will be held this Sunday afternoon at 12pm at Greenhills Community Church. The address is 21 Cromwell Rd. at the intersection with Winton Road. There will be a reception/luncheon following the service. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held in a few weeks. More details about this event will be posted here on the blog. If you would like to make donations in his honor, please make them to American Cancer Society, Winton Woods Educational Foundation, or any other charity you feel that our dad would have supported.
Our family wants to thank each and every one of you who sent prayers, cards, food, loving letters and encouragement througout this battle with the Beast. We know that without God and friends, he would not have been able to fight as he did. We do not think that he lost this battle. We like to think he got promoted to "Heaven's official event planner".
I saw you in my dream
We were walking hand in hand
On the white sandy beach of Hawaii
We were playing in the sun
We were having so much fun
On the white sandy beach of Hawaii
The sound of the ocean sooths my restless soul
The sound of the ocean rocks me all night long
Those hot, long summer days
Laying there in the sun
On the white sandy beach of Hawaii
The sound of the ocean sooths my restless soul
The sound of the ocean rocks me all night long
Oh last night in my dream
I saw your face again
We were there in the sun
On the white sandy beach of Hawaii
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
White Sandy Beach of Hawaii
posted by Marcou Family @ 4:44 PM
22 comments
22 Comments:
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. Please let us know what you need The Liedhegners
And now he walks on streets of gold......our great loss is heaven's gain. We share in your sadness.
Love,
Larry and Carmella
I posted some im my blog after Elisabeth's phonecall.
God bless you all.
Dear Cindy and Marcoufamily,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so grateful for how you and Mike touched our lives. Thank you.
The Dingles
Such a wonderful man that touched many, many lives in all that he did!! He will be missed by so many people, but know he is in a much better place where nothing will stop him!! We love you Mike!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
Sheri from Kraft Construction
I will continue to pray for you all. Mr. Marcou was such an incredible blessing to everyone he met and can never be forgotten in the Winton Woods drama program. He was on the minds of everyone this year, and although he wasn't able to see the show, every second on stage was for him. We all will miss him, but will never forget the impact he made on so many lives. Thank you for the strength of your family. You all have shown the power of God's love. Thank you.
-Anna Beljin
The feelings of those left behind are the tale of those who have passed. So it is, a wonderful life lived, and blessed have been those allowed to share with, and benefit from, such a wonderful person.
Mike's legacy is evident in each of his children, and those he so deeply loved. Every moment of life, lived abundantly, is testimony to deep faith and peace that passes human understanding. His posts are shining reflections of God's love. At Relay for Life, we'll honor the man who taught us how effortless it is to walk in love and embrace life.
The Steeles
Mike, you gave so much to all of us in so many ways and we will all miss you. However, of all of your amazing projects your best work, your family, remains here to do you honor. They are a credit to everything for which you stood.
I am so grateful that you have found release from your bodily pain and God has taken you home with open arms. I am sure that God smiled when he sent you to us and I am equally sure that he smiled when he took you home and said to his faithful servant, "well done!"
Your thoughts, and indeed your life are an inspiration to us all. I will miss starting each day with a moment of inspiration from you before we all launched out to tilt at the dragons we each found to challenge.
You once shared with me how you wished that you had been given the opportunity to impact lives in a deep and meaningful way.
You did, my friend, you did.
I know in my heart that at long last you have found your Deep Peace.
~Dave
I am reading your blog for the first time and I really need to be in bed. I don't know if I can come Sunday much as I want to. My church service ends after 11 AM and lunch is after that. Your last blog today is quite fitting. I hope the blog will stay for awhile so I can come back and read more.
Karen Evert
I've spent the last few months thinking about how my wonderful relationship with the Marcou family came to be. Mike always said I reminded him of Laura, and I soon became his "other daughter". Over the past 7 or so years he became my "other father". Never would I have ever thought that I would be lucky enough to be blessed with not one, but two great men in my life.He has proven to be one of the driving forces in my life, inspiring me to be better and to work to find something bigger than myself. I will continue to live my life in memory and honor of the man who did so much for so many.
Laura, Cindy, and Carrie- Thank you so much for unselfishly sharing your father and for opening your home and your hearts to all of us over the years. My thoughts and prayers have been and will continue to be with all of you.
Love,
Megan Lorenz
I was sad to hear of the loss of Papa Cou. Papa Cou and I met only a few times but we shared a special bond, New Hampshire. I hope that heaven is like New Hampshire because it’s beautiful and peaceful there and from talking with Papa Cou it seemed to be one of his favorite places in the world. Therefore, it would be suiting for heaven to be like that.
I have to say that you Marcous are just amazing. Your positive outlook on life is a lesson all of us should learn from. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you all.
Carley
Friend of Laura
Babysitter to Steve, Amy, Anna, Andrew, and Aaron.
Mike and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Beverly from WaMu
Hi Marcou's. We have known you through the Paullus family for several years. There are so many things that have lready been said in this blog that I will not repeat them as they represent the Nelson's thought also. Suffice it to be said that you have touched our lives in a most positive way and will remember Mike as described above. Thanks for being such good friends all these years.
Nancy & Al Nelson
Carrie and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers
Dear Marcou's,
I know that both my children looked on Mike as a stand in father while in high school. His unfailing open arms to give hugs and encouragement meant the world to both of my children and he meant the world to me that they had one shining example of what a father should be. There will be an empty place in all our hearts where smiling Mike lived. Now he will smile from another place. I never knew anyone who was so willing to love, so willing to give, so willing to listen, so willing to give encouragement, so willing to be there for others with never a thought for himself.
We will miss you, but we are OH SO THANKFUL to have known someone like you!!
With much love,
Pat G.
ps:
Q: What do you get when you cross a hummingbird with a doorbell???
A: A HUMMDINGER!
Dear Marcou,
My friend of 40 years was always my rock. Anytime I had a problem, I would just think--How would Mike handle this? He is kindest, most understanding person that I have ever known. He even headed to heaven on my birthday so he will be near me always. Please understand that we discussed all things of substance over the years. I am a little afraid that some of the answers in times of trouble will not be there now. My rock has left it up to me. I did not mean to think about myself only but he is part of me.
Sammie L. Jiles
Dear Cindy and girls,
It has been a long time since we have spoken but Jaime emailed me today about Mike and I am saddened but so happy he is home with the Lord. It is odd that he had been on my mind in the last few weeks when I remembered all the programing we did for my brother. The long hours and how you all were ever so kind to lend us the basement of your house when my brother had the fire. Mike was always there to help anyone in need and surely the Lord has said to him, "Well done my good and faithful servant!" I know he is wearing a golden crown and having a great time with the Lord. I pray that God put his mighty arms around you all through this and know that many are praying for your strength and endurance through this. I will continue to pray for you all and I know that God will indeed bring you through this.
My heartfelt sympathies,
Lisa Kathan (Brian Schwartz's sister)
In Life, we hope that we can make a difference.....And Mike, you sure did....From all over the World, young people are thanking you for your kindness and support on their journey of exchange....Thank you so Very Much....
Much appreciation,
Cathy
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glint on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle morning rain.
And when you wake in the morning's hush,
I am the sweet uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
-Anonymous
I am praying with all my heart that your family finds peace in this time of sorrow.
David Collins
Awesome effort in the Relay for Life, Carrie. Done in the true spirit of your PappaCou. Thanks for allowing Larry and me to join you last night. It was a very special time of remembrance for us.
Love,
Carmella
he was the best coordinator and friend a foreign exchange sudent can have. im so thankful i got to meet him and i know he will continue to live in so many hearts. g-d bless you marcoufamily, i miss you mike...
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