Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Bobby Michaels Passes Away While in Cambodia

This is a copy of a letter from Bobby's Family dated March 31, 2009:

"Our hearts are aching as we tell you that Bobby passed away this evening shortly after going into the operating room. Before the surgeons started the operation, Bobby's heart stopped with an instant "flat-line". The medical team tried for 45 minutes to resuscitate him but his heart did not respond.

We are deeply saddened by our loss...but rejoice that Bobby did get totally healed...with a new heart, kidneys, and any other part that might have needed fixing. The Lord knew the plans He had for Bobby...and today was his graduation day as he went to the One he loved the most and served so faithfully. We know he was carried away in the arms of Jesus.

Words cannot express our thanks for all the love, prayers, and notes of encouragement that have come to us by everyone who have been touched by Bobby's life. Our prayer for all of you is that you will experience the same peace and comfort that we have received from the Father.

We will let you know of memorial plans once these details have made. Thank you again for all of the love and prayers for our family.

We love you all deeply!
Lee, Rachel, and Jeff

Bobby was my dear friend and in many ways mentored me in two specific areas - Artist Training and Overseas Music Missionary work.

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Blogger Steve Darmody said...

To our Musicianaries Family,

It is difficult to have to tell you that Bobby went home to be with our Lord after suffering a heart attack on March 31, during a mission trip to Southeast Asia. While ministering at a pastor's conference in Cambodia, he collapsed at the end of a teaching session. The Cambodian doctors who first cared for him said his heart was damaged and he needed special treatment that could not be provided in country, so he was med-evac'ed to a hospital in Bangkok. For 10 days in the hospital's CCU, he received extraordinary medical care, but in the end his heart was unable to sustain him.

While in the hospital, Rachel (our daughter) and I were so encouraged as we learned of the thousands of prayer warriors who were interceding for him. We were strengthened by all of the prayers, encouraging notes, and phone calls that we received during Bobby's hospitalization. Our sorrow is so deep...and there are times that I just don't want to face life without my Bobby...but our Lord has unmistakably shown Himself faithful to me for 50 years and it is certain He will continue to make His steadfast love known in these times ahead for all of us. Bobby was a treasure beyond words to me and the twenty years we shared was a total gift from the Lord that I will never understand or deserve, but gratefully appreciate with wonder.

Bobby's memorial celebration was beautiful. Many thanks to all of the family and friends who came to share in the celebration of his life. Two of our special friends, Dan Plourde (our pastor at Calvary Chapel Jupiter) and Jim McCandliss (a MII Board member and 20 year friend) shared "Bobby stories" that brought tears and smiles to everyone.

Many of you have asked, "What's going to happen to Musicianaries now"? The Lord has clearly laid it on our hearts to continue to carry out the vision that He gave Bobby 25 years ago and to go forward and deliver the Good News that will change nations-one person, one heart at a time. The Musicianaries' Board of Directors is in the process of formulating the plans of how we'll be moving ahead.

We already have our leadership team in place to direct our July "Rice For Cambodia" mission trip where we anticipate giving out over 400 tons of rice. Please pray for our staff as we work through all of these details for this outreach. Also please pray for the Lord to direct all of the reorganization plans, that we will have His wisdom and insight to follow His leading.

Thank you for standing with me and the family as we continue the work that Bobby so faithfully started. I would love to hear from you when you have a moment to respond, lee@bobbymichaels.com.

Love and blessings to you,
Lee Michaels

April 17, 2009 at 7:50 AM  

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