Michael is with Jesus

Early this morning,  Michael passed away peacefully. My six youngest siblings and parents were on their way to the Bible Bee Nationals in Orlando Florida. They had stopped by Macon Georgia (which is where Michael was) and were going to spend a little time with my uncle and aunt there this morning. Around 2am they came to the bus to get my mom and tell her that Michael had died. She called me soon after 2am this morning and told me amid tears that she was in Michael's hospital room and that Michael had just died. She said the whole place was just flooded with peace and the presence of God.
All of your prayers over the past month have been so appreciated. Thank-you all so much. Although the pain is raw and we are all grieving, we REJOICE that we know beyond a shadow of a doubt where Michael is this morning-in heaven, rejoicing with Jesus and the angels!
Please continue to be in prayer especially for Michael's family, Sam & Ruth, & Brad, Patty, Jared, Lyndsi, Stephen, Josiah, & Beka, as they go through this extremely difficult time of loss.

{the below was taken from the Facebook page this morning}
"Michael passed away early this morning. The ventilator needed to be replaced, and because of his low oxygen levels, the procedure was very risky. 
Sam & Ruth were able to communicate with Michael prior to the procedure. They told him if he's ready to go, its okay. 
Michael left peacefully during the procedure.
Thank you so much for your prayers, words of encouragement, and loving support for the Stoltzfus family.

(The following is the chorus of a song I was listening to last night. It applies so much to this time.)

BUT IF NOT

"But if not...I will choose to love Him anyways.

But if not....He still be worthy of my praise.

His great glory I'll proclaim, if He delivers from the flame

And I will serve Him just the same....if not."

(posted by chelsy)

Michael is with Jesus
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