friday was amazing! it was wonderful celebration of michael's life. we were blessed to be surrounded by SO many friends and family! the service is exactly what michael would have wanted. all the many hours of prep and service from so many at north point is greatly appreciated. i can't say enough wonderful things about our north point family. they have truly made this week tons easier and their love overwhelms me! now that i've learned how to do this blog thing i'll try to keep it going. thanks to everyone who has showered their love on us. we are so grateful! it keeps us going! we continue to praise our mighty God for walking through this all with us. He will sustain us and help us keeping moving forward! many have asked about how to help out our family. there has been a fund set up to do just that. here's the info.
If you would like to contribute, please mail your tax-deductible gifts made payable to Helping Hands Ministries to:
Helping Hands Ministries
Account #63045
P.O. Box 337
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
Please be sure to notate account #63045 in the memo section of your check.
we love you all and ask you to continue to pray for our family as each day will bring about some change. may we embrace it wholeheartedly and know we don't need to be afraid, just believe!
About Me
- jen
- mother to two beautiful boys who keep me busy and laughing, dedicated to passing on michael's amazing legacy of complete trust and belief in our God
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Yesterday was a true celebration! And amongst all the tears, there was an undeniable peace. The Mawdesley Family is still praying for you, the boys, and the rest of the family. ~Scott, Natalie, & Silas
Hi Colwell Family! I just wanted to know the impact Michael and you have made around here in Columbia, SC. We are friends with Brian and Trisha K. They have kept us updated on your journey. We are in continued prayer for you and your boys.
Hey Jenn and boys,
We have been praying for you all. Your words on this blog are amazing. Our God is awesome and I am so glad that He is holding you so close during this time. It's been a while since the FCA days at Clemson but I still remember Michael's voice saying "Hello Hello, I'm Michael Colwell." We will continue to think of you and pray for your family.
Love,
Michael, Catherine, Caroline & Abby Goforth
We are praying for you and the boys. Hope you are having a nice mother's day!
Love,
Pratt, Kim, Shelby and JP
SO GLAD we made the trip to Atlanta to celebrate Michael's life with you. It was one of the most meaningful and beautiful worship services I have ever participated in. Our God is SO worthy. What a blessing! You are NEVER far from our thoughts and are DAILY in our prayers. Love, Jennifer Scruggs
Jen, my parents said they found the memorial service amazingly uplifting as well. I only wish I could have been there to see it myself. (Pesky med school...) I am blessed to have known Michael for his short life here - and am blessed to know you still! You all are in our prayers.
Michael was so well loved and adored by everyone and that was so evident on Friday! Your story has touched many and in the midst of everything, your family continues to bring glory to God! The Colwell family continues to be in our prayers!
I really wish i could have made it down for the funeral last week, but I just wanted to say that Michael will be missed. I had the pleasure of knowing him in FCA back at Clemson and He was one of many friendly faces I remember from then. I was very thankful to have found him on Facebook and at least see how he had been doing. I will keep you in prayer along with your family. Take care and God Bless
Rock for the King
Neill Burkett , Seneca SC
Jenn,
My heart breaks for you and the boys but is also overjoyed at the love the Lord has poured out on you and Michael. Our small group continues to pray for you and the boys.
Your North Point family is here for whatever you need.
Melanie Moore
Jen - I so desperately wanted to be there Thursday or Friday, but motherly duty was too pressing. I would love to get our boys together for some good old fashioned baseball in the back yard or afternoon at the park when you come to visit your parents. We still talk about Michael in our premarital counseling sessions. His "Rocky" quote about how you filled each other's gaps is one of our favorites. We are praying for you and Kaleb and Noah as you said each day will bring new changes with it. We love you. Shannon & Stuart Hayes, Silas, Luke and Zechariah
The service was amazing. It was clear that your family is loved and cared for my so many. Michael continues to touch our lives and hearts, and you, Jen, continue to encourage and bless my family and me. May God bless you and grant you strength and peace.
Much Love, Katherine (for Clint, Audrey, Reagan and Miller)
Jen and boys,
The service was beautiful. You are all in our prayers daily.
Love,
Amy and the Ray family
Jen, I know that I'm one of many that have come out of the woodwork, but I wanted you to know that I've been keeping up with Michael's story. The last time I saw you was in Dallas before any of us had kids. I'm sadden by your loss and your sons' loss, but I'm encouraged by how God has taken your heart and mind in His hands. Your story has challenged me to give my husband over to the Lord, eventhough he is currently strong and healthy. Your total surrender has ministered to me. God's strength!
Jessica "Smith" Cabrera
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