Mike is a friend, former student, and local law officer. He was hit and critically injured yesterday on the job. You can read about it here.

Mike is one of the friendliest and most helpful people I know. He fixed my car! He helped me put down tile in our master bath a few years ago, and I still remember our conversation about a girl he was interested in and just beginning to date. They’ve been married for a couple of years now.  

Several large rooms at the hospital were filled last night with family and friends, officers and church members, as we prayed together and waited for news of his condition. The presence of so many of his co-workers from the Orange County sheriff’s office was impressive. The presence of so many church members and friends was encouraging. The presence of faith in God that was so evident in his wife and parents was inspiring.

Please pray for Mike.

[UPDATE:  Mike died at 7:25 Wednesday night.  The full story is here.  Please continue to pray for Vicki and the family.  Orange County Sheriff Kevin Beary’s final words to the large group gathered for the announcement:  ”It’s a family of incredible faith.  We could all learn something from them.”  Amen.

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