Friday, March 6, 2009

With the heaviest of hearts....

Our Cody passed away about 8am this morning....


Update: For those of you planning on coming to Manassas, the viewing will be Tuesday and the funeral is Wednesday.

Thank you all very much for your prayers and support.

332 comments:

«Oldest   ‹Older   201 – 332 of 332
Anonymous said...

My heart just aches for your whole family. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. May GOD give you the strength and grace to get through the hardest time in your life.

Kelli said...

I am so sorry. May God wrap each and every one of you in his loving arms. I will let everyone know. We are praying for you.

Anonymous said...

Mickey, my deepest condolences. Wishing you and your family peace and comfort in this difficult time.

Aileigh said...

I am so sorry... There are no words... Big hugs to your whole family.

Sam said...

There are no words...

Sending love, hugs and prayers for strength and peace.

Sam

Lisa Lawrence said...

There doesn't seem to be any words to make this better. I just hope that by writing, it will give you some comfort to know that so many people have been touched by Cody and your family and that you are on our hearts and minds.

Joining others in praying for you.

Lisa

James, Dawn and Family said...

Through tears & a sadend heart we say... we are sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you the peace only He can.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss.
There's a group called Compassionate Friends that is for parents who have lost children. There is a Manassass chapter.
www.tcfprincewilliam.org

I'm not a parent but in one of my college classes last semester, members of Compassionate Friends came and spoke and it seems like they help a lot.

The Gobble's (Lanetta) said...

Please know that we are praying for you.. words can not express it...
so truly sorry...

Jebena said...

Our tears flow with yours.

DawnS said...

I've been keeping up with your family for a couple of weeks now and I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy and let you know that you are all in my prayers. May His peace surround you now.

Sarah Suzy said...

praying for you all. I am so so sorry for the loss of your sweet boy.

Kristin said...

Just found your blog today...

So very sorry for your hurting hearts even if you know Cody is at peace.

It is a fine line.

Praying for your family.

Anonymous said...

Your family is in my prayers. I checked your blog this morning and cried when I read the news.

Christine in Cali

Amy said...

I am so sorry. I am praying for you all...

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss!! Praying for peace for each of you as you grieve the loss of such a sweet boy!!!

adoptingmama said...

So sorry for your loss...

Phyllis said...

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Phyllis & Kristen

Patti said...

Praying For You & Your Family. How Lucky Our Lord To Have Cody With Him Now. With Deepest Sympathy...

Anonymous said...

I am so very sorry! You are in my prayers.
Pavla, Czech Republic

Anonymous said...

May Cody fly free of all our earthly disease and be running along the beaches of heaven. God grant you all that you need in the difficult days ahead. Peace. Les/Spring HIll Fl.

jen said...

I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for your family and for little Cody in heaven.

Mel said...

I follow your blog, and I am so very sorry to hear that Cody passed. I am thankful that he was able to enjoy the beach, even if it was only for a short time. We will continue to pray for all of you.

anonymous said...

I'm so very sorry. I'm praying for all of you. Cody touched me and I won't ever forget him (even though I never actually got to MEET him "in real life")

Anonymous said...

Cody is so lucky to have such wonderful parents.God must of known just what he was doing when he picked both of you for this huge journey.This blog has touched me so much.It has changed the way I think as a parent.God used Cody to teach us all so many lessons and that is such a blessing.My heart is broken for your family but the thought of Cody running on the beach in heaven gives me great peace.

Melinda said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. I've been praying for Cody and will continue. I once read this story where this family lost their small son and at his funeral they said, "the only thing that separates us is our time left on earth" I don't know why, but I felt that was such a profound statement.

Andy (Dad to Max) said...

I'm so sorry Mickey. The Mikulak's send their love and prayers to your family and to Cody. I know that Cody has already joined Max in heaven, and right now they are building their Lego Jungle Cutters, having a ball, pain and worry-free.

Anonymous said...

I am still praying for you and your family.

James 1:27 Family said...

You don't know me but I have been weeping with you each morning for weeks. I will hold you in my prayers and pray that God will heal your broken hearts. So thankful that Cody is free from pain now.

Anonymous said...

Dear Mickey, dear Diane, dear Johnson family. My heart aches for you. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with all of you every day.

Anonymous said...

Mickey and Diane, Justin and Daniela, I am so very sorry for your loss. Cody has touched my heart for life. I will keep the five of you in my prayers for strength and peace.
Tamara

Anonymous said...

Many many people are praying for your family today.

Take comfort in that your son is with God.

Peace.

Cathy said...

I am so sorry for your loss...my prayers are with Cody and all your family.

The Rigelsky Family said...

Psalm 34:18 I am so sorry.......

Anonymous said...

Thoughts and Prayers.

Anonymous said...

I am so very sorry. My prayers have been and will continue to be with Cody, you and your family.

Anonymous said...

Diane,Mickey,
I am at a loss for words. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. Your family is in our prayers for the days and weeks to come. What a blessing it was to know such a sweet child.

Vaughn Family Chaos said...

today is my son's birthday, but my heart is aching for your family... you are in my prayers...

Anonymous said...

I have been following your ordeal and am so sorry for your loss. Cody was a very special boy in an equally special family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anonymous said...

Mickey, Diane, Justin, Daniela, Chris and all of Cody's extended family,

My deepest sympathies to you all. May the Lord watch over all of you. Your little guy helped to spread the Holy Spirit to many people. He truly is a Little Angel.

God Bless,
DollarBill

Anonymous said...

Sometimes there simply are no words. I am so sorry for this heartbreaking loss.

Beth said...

I'm so sorry to hear that. You are in my prayers.

Unknown said...

I have been following your blog, my sincerest sympathy to your family.

Anonymous said...

I'm so very sorry...My heart aches for your family.

Cody has touched so many. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with Cody and all of his family.

mbo said...

My heart breaks for your family.

Gina said...

Dear Cody's Family:

We are so very sorry to hear of Cody's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God keep you wrapped in His loving arms during this time of loss and grief. God bless you all.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Gina & Family

Gracesmommy said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will be cradling you all in His sweet and loving arms. My prayers will continue to go out for you all.

this mormon mama said...

I've been reading your blog for awhile now. I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet boy. Your family will be in my prayers in the coming days, weeks and months.

Anonymous said...

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Godspeed to all of you! Rest in peace sweet Cody!

~*Michelle*~ said...

Constant prayers being lifted in your family's name.

*~Michelle~*

Dea Sugar Green said...

Micky and family..may God give you peace in knowing Cody is in His arms no more pain or suffering...

Anonymous said...

Mickey- there are no words. Just my deepest sympathy to your family. I will continue to pray for you and your family.

Jim-ACCA/TRANE

living4him5 said...

I am so sorry for your loss. He is in the arms of Jesus.

Praying for all of you!

The Corzine's

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

Please accept our condolences to the Johnson family. You all are in our prayers and hearts.
The Jacksons’

karen said...

I pray that God gives your family strength during this tragic time in your lives.
May God hold you all in the palm of his hand.
Karen

Anonymous said...

Mickey, there is no greater loss or pain. My heart hurts for you and your family. I do believe Cody is now at peace and happy. I really do believe in angels. We know he'll be among the very best.
Love to all and I'll now pray for comfort for all of you. G2G

Anonymous said...

I wish I had the words. Just know that we are thinking of you and if you need anything just let us know. Prayers for all of you.

Love,
John and cheryl

Anonymous said...

we are here ,our thoughts are with you ,

Kate said...

I can not fathom what you are going through. You are all in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

There are no words, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry.

Kati Craig Forholt said...

Pirate Cody - the little boy I loved so much but never met. His rough and tumble spirit enlivened my own. His quiet suffering and painful struggles moved me. His short life was a blessing to my own.

Mickey - thank you for sharing Cody with us. He is loved and missed. Our prayers continue for you, Diane and the kids. May God grant you some sweet comfort as you mourn the loss of your child.

Anonymous said...

There are no words. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I am so sorry.

Kari said...

Prayers go out to your family. May God give you strength and peace.

Live to love and laugh said...

I am so very sorry. I have been following for a short while. Through your posts I have been able to get to know your sweet boy. He is quite special.
I will be praying for your family.

~Isabel said...

I'm so very sorry....my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Anonymous said...

the outpouring of comments speaks volumes of all of us who do follow and support you , this is such a sad day for all . i know i will miss cody ,but we will always remember his life , as yours,thru this blog that you have shared with us, thank you mickey&diane,

Anonymous said...

So sorry about Cody. You have so many happy times to think about. When you get sad just close your eyes and you can still smell the sweetness of his hair and it will make you smile. Your family is in our prayers.

tww1980 said...

Cody.......all I can say is God has a very special Angel now.......bless you Mickey and your family......I am so sorry for your loss........

Mandy said...

I am so very very sorry for your loss. Praying for you.

Anonymous said...

I am so very sorry for your loss.
- meka/shannon

Nissa said...

My heartfelt sympathy.

Up Close said...

All I know that whatever situation we are in the moment... God is control because He knows best. I wrote this with a heavy heart... knowing it is easy for me to say an encouragement but really dont know if I am in the same situation. But I surely know God will never leave nor forsake me at anytime...at any cost!

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry Mickey.

~cindy said...

I am just so very sorry. Your family is in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

I'm so very sorry. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, love, Ellen
http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson

JacobyBlog said...

I am so, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in the thoughts of many people.

Cindy Arendt said...

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry. Your family is in my prayers. Please know that in just a few short weeks of following your blog, Cody has touched my life very deeply. I think of him often, and view life in a completely different way. Again, I'm deeply sorry that you and your family have lost such a beautiful little boy.

Deb said...

I am so sorry. My prayers are with you and your family.

Love and hugs,
Deb

Emily's Blog said...

I am so sorry for you loss. I know he is no longer hurting and is in peace now.
I'll will keep you and your family and kids in my prayers during your time of grief.

Becky said...

I'm so sorry, and can't imagine how difficult this has been for all of you. May God grant all of you peace and comfort. Praying for you!

Unknown said...

Sorry for you loss....Praying for your family!

Mrs. Crummey said...

My heart breaks for you and your family. I am so sorry for your lose, but he is whole in heaven with his heavenly father. YOu and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

Our hearts are heavy for you. We pray God will keep you all in his care.

Donna said...

Prayers, though different now,continue for your family. God bless you...
Donna

S-C-O-T . Christina said...

WE WILL BE THERE

Kelly said...

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.

Anonymous said...

We will certainly miss him. We are so sorry for you loss. May your family find peace and comfort in all the loving thoughts.

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry...
he is in heaven watching down on you and in a much peaceful place...
Prayers go out to you and your family.

Regina

Anonymous said...

Well, your first night without Cody is drawing to a close the pain refreshens, and the lonliness of his absence increases-all I can do is say I'm sorry and know it doesn't help a lick. But I'm so, so very sorry. This is not how it was suppose to be...

Donnetta said...

Oh...my heart aches for you all. Praying for you to find peace and comfort.

Robin said...

I am so sorry about you losing Cody! I am sure that is so happy playing in HEacen right now. You and family will be in my prayers for peace and comfort!

Serendipity said...

I'm so sorry... I hope this helps, but you have to remember that Cody is no longer suffering. He is in a better place now. May God be with you and your family in your time of grief.
~ Peace be with you ~

Unknown said...

So sorry and all my and my family's condolences from Korea! I'm deeply sorry DeckApe and prayers with your family and Cody up in heaven at this time!

Gregory (Pudov)

Angie's blog said...

I am so sorry. I will pray for you and your family during this difficult time. Angie in PA

The Pelhams said...

So sorry for your loss, started following your blog about 2 weeks ago. Cody is no longer in pain and he is joyfully dancing with the Lord! I bet he is playing on his beach right now! Our prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time.

Lisa said...

I am so sorry. I have been praying for Cody and your whole family since reading about you on Abby's blog. We will continue to pray for all of you.

Andy (Dad to Max) said...

From a comment on our blog posting tonight on Cody's passing. You know this already, in your heads and in your hearts, but Cody has already and will continue to touch people and make them live better lives through his example.

I have been following Max for so long and learned about Cody through your band of special kids on the right of your page. Even though I have never met either of your angels, I am so positive that they are both up in heaven. Max, I'm sure was waiting with open arms for his new little brother, Cody. Like you said, I'm sure they are both laughing painless smiles and having a blast with their legos. My heart, as always, is with you and the Johnson family. As an adult cancer fighter (i'm 28 ) I would give anything to take the pain away from these youngsters and their families. My love and prayers for strength are with you all. Thank you for sharing the beauty and warmth of both of your families in the midst of such sadness and pain. Every time one of my treatments brings me down I close my eyes and think of the strength and determination both of your boys had, they are my heros and they give me strength.
Laurie from NJ.

free art is good art said...

*sigh*

i'm so, so thankful cody is not in pain anymore. i'm so glad you guys don't have to watch him hurt anymore. i'm really sad that your little guy has passed away, and i know nothing i say can help. ugh.
i'm so sorry.
is there anything we can do for your younger kids?

Anonymous said...

Wanted to post this website today for anyone who would like to light a candle for Cody.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/enter.cfm?l=eng

Someone posted it in their comment on Thursday- its a wonderful website. Click on groups at the top of the page- then click search group at the bottom of that page- group name is MDJDC

Lighting a candle for Cody and for his family.

Anonymous said...

My heart goes out to your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you. God has a new beautiful little angel.

Anonymous said...

Mickey, Diane and family,

My most heartfelt prayers go out to you with Cody's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. My God look down upon you with favor and give you peace.

Tracey said...

My family's prayers are with yours right now. Cody has touched all of our hearts these past few months we were trying to get to know him through your posts, his pictures and videos. What a precious little child of God.
Very sorry for your loss.
Love in Christ,
Tracey (Rm4)and family.

The Dementia Nurse said...

I pray for comfort for each of you. Thank you for sharing your heart as you've walked this road - I am a better person for having read it. My hope is that Jesus will be coming to get all of us soon, and we will be done with goodbyes.

In the power of His love,
Gail W.

Josh and Marcie said...

I have been following along and I am so sorry for your loss. Cody is no longer in pain and I pray for your comfort and peace during this time.

Anonymous said...

Rest in peace, Cody. May God comfort you all.

Anonymous said...

Mickey, My heart goes out to you and your family. I will not say sorry for your loss because he is not lost, you know exactly where Cody is and that is in the arms of God. My prayer is for you and your family for a peace beyond understanding, in the comfort that your Cody is healed in the Lord and sits with God in paradise, free from all the pain struggles and strife that this world holds. God Bless you and your family and know that your friends are here for you for whatever you need.

Anonymous said...

We have been praying for Cody and your family for years now. I had the pleasure of working with Diane a couple of years ago. We are so so sorry for your loss and our hearts go out to you and your family. We hope you find some comfort knowing that Cody is in a much better place where he has found peace and feels no pain. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. God Bless You, The Marti Family

Hoosiermama said...

I'm not sure what to say.... my heart breaks for your family. Know that you are in my prayers, may you find comfort in the Lord.

Anonymous said...

I've been following along from the RW Beginner's Forum. I want send along my deepest condolences. Your family will be in all my good thoughts and prayers. Bob.

Unknown said...

Diane and Mickey,
I am so sorry. Cody is still my fighter and my buddy and he will truly be missed by so many. You are all my heroes and of course forever in my thoughts and prayers. I will continue to fight for Cody through cancer research, awareness, fundraising, and being the best nurse i can be. I love you guys! Kelly

Anonymous said...

Your Bennett family is heartbroken in sharing the loss of our little man. Cody had an energy of spirit and love of life that spread to all around him. He will NEVER be forgotten as his memory will live on in all our memories. We will continue to pray for you all and want you to know we are here for whatever you need. While we will respect your privacy and not intrude on your personal time of grieving, please know we stand ready to help in any way that might soothe your pain a bit. We are just a phone call away, sharing tears and holding arms open.

Anonymous said...

praying for your family

Anonymous said...

We are so very sorry. Keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers.

God's peace,

Amy, Rick, ^^Arden^^ (forever 3, NB angel), and Grayson

Irishembi said...

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Anonymous said...

We are thinking about you and Cody in heaven.
We are so very sorry. There are no words.

Mandy said...

I will be keeping your family in my prayers. So sorry.

Mel Fraase said...

So very sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to your family.

Anonymous said...

Diane and Mickey, We are all so sorry to hear about Cody. We send our love and prayers to you all and the kids and family. Cody's spirit lives on in the hearts of everyone who knew him - what an awesome little man! We will miss him.

Lydia, Bob, Sarah & Noah (Barretts in California)

Anonymous said...

Have also come across your blog via anothers. May you find joy amongst such incredible sadness in knowing that one day you will be reunited with your precious boy. Until that time may you find the strength to continue on.

Anonymous said...

May your little soldier be at peace now. God bless your family.

Anonymous said...

May your little soldier be at peace now.

Em said...

Praying for you during this difficult time.

Terri said...

I am so very sorry for your loss...

Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers....

Hugs
Terri

Oz Runner said...

my deepest condolences to you and your family....may the Lord give you comfort and strength during this difficult time...

Beth said...

No words, just prayers!

God Bless your family during this time!

Love and prayers from Ohio!

Anonymous said...

I'm so so sorry. Prayers for your comfort and peace.

Grace,

Arete (from Masters running forum)
aka Ken Cukrowski

Anonymous said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you family. We're so very sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you in the coming days, weeks, months...

Much love to your family,
The May family
Alexandria, VA

Unknown said...

I am sorry for your loss
:(

Anonymous said...

In memory of Cody... I'm so sorry

«Oldest ‹Older   201 – 332 of 332   Newer› Newest»