Monthly Archives: September 2017

Michelle Elise Koch – Beloved Daughter

FORT WORTH – Michelle Elise Koch passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 in Bryan, Texas. Michelle was 26. Memorial Service: A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Marty Leonard Community Chapel, 3131 Sanguinet … Continue reading

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A Somber Remembrance – Thoughts on the Anniversary of 9/11

I suppose every generation has its share of “Where were you when….?” moments – those “somethings” that happen that are so big, so life-altering, and which affect so many people that the vast majority of them have a memory etched … Continue reading

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For Bev – “Again Someday”

. Today would have been my little sister’s 55th birthday. Miss you like heck, Sis…. . (“Again Someday” by Blackmore’s Night – available on CD or MP3)

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Michelle Update #4

Thanks, everyone, for everything. We are doing fine for now – we spent yesterday evening reminiscing and laughing over Michelle stories. It was very cathartic. On the organ donation subject: Michelle had 3 organs which were usable for donation – … Continue reading

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Michelle Update #3

Michelle is being removed from life support sometime today. Please pray that God’s will be done – this is now out of our hands. Hopefully His will is that Michelle’s death can bring the hope of life to many others. … Continue reading

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Michelle Update #2

Michelle is still “overbreathing” the ventilator, but her numbers are going down. We have signed the paperwork to start the organ donation process; it will be several more hours before they do anything else. Right now they are looking for … Continue reading

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Michelle Update #1

We were able to meet with the neurosurgeon last night, and he confirmed what we pretty much had already guessed – Michelle’s brain has been severely and irreversibly damaged.  Her Glasgow Coma Score yesterday was a 4 (and that was … Continue reading

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Need prayers….

Our family could really use your prayers right now – our daughter, Michelle, was taken last night to CHI St Joseph Hospital in Bryan, Texas. She is currently in the ICU on life support, and there is not going to … Continue reading

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