Mike's mother, Geneva Lewis, passed away this morning at 3:00 a.m. after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Mike was with her when she died. The body will be at Appalachian Funeral Home in Johnson City, TN. Funeral plans are incomplete at this time. In lieu of flowers, Mike and his sister are requesting any donations be made to Hospice. Thank you for all your prayers and support for the family at this time. Mary Jane

Addendum to above message about Mike's mom:
The funeral will be on Tuesday June 30.
Donations can be made to Johnson City Hospice - Johnson City, TN
or United Steel Workers Union Local #7739
121 1/2 Spring St.
Johnson City, TN 37604
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

Thoughts and Prayers with you guys.

Love,
Swayz

... as are mine.

Sorry to hear that Mike. What a blessing that you were able to reconcile with your Mom recently. God is faithful!

I'll be praying for you and your family bro.

Dean

A lot going on related to the death, my wife did the original posts as I had very limited internet availability when I suddenly had to leave. Thanks to all, some of the events posted here:

I Hate This Crap
TVP – http://thevirtualpew.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-hate-this-crap.html

Last Update, Goodbye Mom
TVP – http://thevirtualpew.blogspot.com/2009/06/latest-update-goodbye-mom.html

The Last Conversation with My Mom
TVP – http://thevirtualpew.blogspot.com/2009/06/my-last-conversation-with-my-mom.html

(sorry for the "shameless promotion" but according to responses at various web sites these types of things seem to help some folks, that is the intent, that hopefully helps some and understanding.)