Hey folks,

Sad news to report about Michel.  Sadly, Michel's wife lost her battle with illness yesterday, the 4th of July.  

Thank you Shawn (ledbetter) for letting me know.  

Many of us on the discussion board have read Michel's work.  We have also laughed with, argued with, agreed with and disagreed with many things over the past few years that Michel has been on the boards.  I thought that his extended, international family should know and share.  

On behalf of all of us, I will pass on our condolences to Michel and his young son.


Don

Michel,

I’m very sorry to hear about your loss. You were very quick to express how much Bérangère meant to you. I know you two were very close. My condolences to you, your son, and the rest of your family.


Breanne

Michel,

I can't really express how sorry I am for the loss of your wife.

I don't personally know of your relationship with her, but I could definitely see your love for her reflected in your writings.  She was clearly very special to you.

My thoughts are with you and your son.  

For someone with usually a lot of words, I have such a lack and emptiness right now that I feel for you and your family.

Please know that on behalf of all of us here at Simply, and from my family to yours, I pray for all strength and peace to be with you at this time.

Sandra

That is very sad news. I wasn't aware of Michel's wife's illness.

The thoughts of me and my family are with you, Michel.

I am so sorry, Michel. Be strong and God bless you.

--Julio

Michel,

From the bottom of my heart I am very sorry for your loss.  My thoughts are with you and yours, and the SS community is here as well.

-Greg

My condolences, Michel.

Oh Michel, when you are able to sit down and look at the computer again, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your son.  God bless.

Loosing the one person you've committed your whole life to being with until the end has got to be the hardest walk to take in the wake of all the other ups and downs you are put through here on earth...

You dedicate your existence to someone, then that existence comes together and dedicates itself to the existence of a family... More often that not we take for granted the things that make life -- life. And sometimes we might not even take them for granted, sometimes we just over look them for awhile... Here is one instance that truly wakes you up, and I am truly sorry for your loss and what you are going through and what you will endure.

I'm sure you have a wealth of memories that will keep your head looking into the future...  You will see her again, Michle. Trust in that & God bless.

My deepest condolences... Be blessed and may God bless and comfort all her loved ones.

Michel,

I don't know you, but that doesn't matter. Losing someone that important must be the hardest experience one must go through. Be strong, and my condolences go out to all of her loved ones.

-A. Litch

Such sad news. My thoughts are with you and your son at this time.

Michel, part of me thinks it inappropriate to respond to your personal tragedy, as you don't know really know me at all. Yet, I do feel like I've come to know you quite a bit through reading your work - through your humour, your unique and often moving turn of phrase, and your prolific postings.

The "giggling river" still stays with me - such is the power of words.

So, from the other side of the world I wish for you faith and hope and peace and the knowledge that your wife's love stays with you in your heart, and in the heart of your child. God Bless.

Libby

Michel,

I've started this post a few times now but all words just seem to pale in a situation like this. Everything just seems so irrelevant.

I am truly very sorry for you and your family's loss and I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through.

You have to be strong for your son and I hope that you have friends and family around you that will be strong for you because you can't tackle this all by yourself.

My thoughts are with you - stay well - stay strong.

Robert