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posted by P @ 6:15 PM
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Max, our life is truly blessed because you have been our Son-In-Love for 30 years. Thank you for all your loving wisdom and inspiration to keep on keeping on. Your excitement for life is such a joy to everyone. The world is certainly a better place because of you. Until we meet again...Herbert & Ann.
(wanted to repost my comments here from an earlier one...)
Max,
Your Bro from Conyers here...
You have been a wonderful inspiration to us all. You will be dearly missed. But, because of the hope that we have in Christ, we know that we will be reunited with you and Him one day.
Thank you for all the wisdom that you passed along to Jackie and me in raising Brooke and Lisa. Because of you, we are all better people.
Lynda and your girls have been truly blessed to have had you as husband and father in their lives.
You are a wonderful person. Until we see each other again...
Alan
Max lived his life with love and courage. He faced his illness head on from the very start and while this disease may have destroyed his body, it did not conquer his mind or his soul – it could not steal his joy.
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same.—Anonymous
Your indelible footprint of courage will be forever on our hearts.
Chip and Sheryl
I am quite sad on the one hand, and very thankful for knowing Max on the other. We have been missing him, and it takes some time to process the news. I am just glad I told him about my “Notre Dame prayers” for a Ga Tech guy, and his reply....
"Many thanks….."
Paul Lombardi
Vistage 155
My Dear Lynda,
I can only imagine how your heart is breaking. You were blessed with a wonderful husband and father to your children. I was always amazed when I read his blog. What a strong and courageous man. And so full of knowledge. As hard as it is right now, try to understand that as much as you miss him, he would not return to this earth if he had a choice. He is pain free and whole once again. Running with those Angels on streets made of Gold. I bet you Daddy is telling him stories about you that he never knew! And we WILL see them again. That is Gods promise to us. Love you Sweetheart,give those girls a hug and if ya'll ever need to get away for a while, you have a home in Florida.
Suzanne
I never left a message here, but checked it each day; and I have prayed for Max every day since the day when I "just happened" to run into Lynda at Atlanta Bread. We had known each other in 20 yrs past, but were able to meet again.
I felt it an honor to pray for such a wonderful man, husband and father. Max always made me feel welcome and his smile was contagious. No words can be expressed of how much he will be missed by so many. His fight has inspired us all to live each day with the ideals and attitudes like his.
But...His TRUE HEALING has taken place and this world that we see is a "dim mirror" of what is to come.
I will continue to pray--that the Lord will surround Lynda and the girls with the peace that passes all understanding.
Because of His Great Love,
Barbra Boland
Lynda:
It's been a long battle, a battle that I truly understand. My heart is breaking for you and the girls. I wish I had the right words - - I wish I could hug you right now. Alan is right though, we will see Max again. And, one thing I certainly know is that Daddy did greet Max and probably escorted him to God - - toothpick hanging out of his mouth all the way! We are ones who hurt and long for their touch, but Max is where "God will wipe away all tears . . .and no more suffering and no more pain." I am wrapping you in my heart and thoughts right now and Thursday I will wrap you in my arms. I love you!
Doodle-Bug
Dear Lynda,
As I saw in the paper this morning that God had called your dear Max home, my heart ached for you and your girls. Please know that I have prayed for all of you so many times since I got to know you when you took the Bible study class with me at JFBC. What a woman of courage, strength and faith you were then, and continue to be. What a man of courage, strength and faith Max was and now he is with God, walking on the streets of gold and no longer in pain and dealing with the, "what is the next step we are going to take?"
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls today, tomorrow and always. May the loving arms of Christ completely enfold you to comfort you in this most difficult time, may His strength continue to give you strength to get through the days and nights ahead knowing that it isn't "good-bye" - it is only, "until we meet again".
God Bless You,
Carroll Wills
(Entry Reposted from July 6)
I read Max's entry last week about his latest trials and an old Japanese proverb came to mind. My intention was to post this quote last week which I feel truly encapsulates his character and spirit.
“Fall down Seven times…
Get up Eight” - Japanese proverb
I know if his body would have let him, Max would have.
It has been a privilege to personally know a man who exemplifies success, character and strength. Thank you for being a great inspiration and a good friend.
I will miss you.
John C.
Pete English is a dear friend to Max and his family. The blog has helped the rest of us understand some of the medical and emotional trials Max went through in his battle with CLL. Pet English, your video which you spent countless hours preparing for the funeral and for the family will be a treasure forever.
Sondra Hall Smith
I thank my Lord for the visit I had with my "baby brother" Max just 1 week prior to his being admitted into the hospital. Our Mother died in 1989 and she has been waiting to see Max again. I know Mother, Daddy and Max are together again. Lynda, we know you are strong and we know you have some great friends and family. "Tall Up" and be the person Max has prepared you to be.
Sondra and David
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