Resolution
At 9:30 tonight, Feb. 20, 2009, Tucker Nolan Howard received his long awaited, long prayed for, and well deserved COMPLETE healing.
While being held in his mommy and daddy's loving arms and surrounded by many of his close family, Tucker peacefully and calmly breathed his last and became one of heaven's angels. We couldn't have possibly asked for or prayed for a more comforting way to go.
While our hearts our broken, we know there's rejoicing in heaven because this blessed gift God shared with us for a short season is now home with Him for eternity. Lives touched, miracles performed, hearts changed forever on this earth and now a reward gained for his struggles here.
Thank you again for sharing this journey with us. Your love and support has meant everything. We now invite you to this one last step. If it can be arranged, we hope to have a special service celebrating Tucker's life this Sunday evening. Please join us. We will post complete arrangements tomorrow as soon as they're finalized.
Thank you again,
Monty and Candy
Tucker is finally dancing, singing, and playing in Heaven's playground. The words to so many songs are ringing in my heart right now, vivid and truer than ever before...."I've Never Been This Homesick Before", "Wish You Were Here", "Family Reunion", "I Can Only Imagine", "Oh, How Sweet (to rest in the arms of Jesus)", "Heaven's Sounding Sweeter", and so many more. Praying that Heaven will sound "Sweeter as the Days Go By" for you all. You know how much you love Tucker? Isn't it AMAZING that God loves him, and you, Monty, Anna, and Ethan so much more. Unfathomable, but true. I love you, too, for what my measly earthly heart is worth. MMY, BFF.
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What a gift to have had Tucker in your lives; how blessed he was to have had the family he did. You are all so precious to us.
Love and prayers,
Patty Anderson
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
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With tears falling and hearts broken we are deeply so sorry,
Our loss and heavens gain, Tucker's healing has finally came in our Lord's timing, and I can just see him running , playing with the other children as we know he wanted to do, and just laughing so happy now , free of all the pain and in Jesus's loving arms, he's at peace now to , but I know it deeply hurts so much but you have a promise you'll hold him again so very soon
Again , we are sorry and our prayers go out to you that his perfect grace and loving arms will hold you tight in the days to come.
WE LOVE YOU ALL AND IN MUCH PRAYER HERE.
Martha, Steve, Michael and Jessica (BALES)
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As the kids prayed tonight as they do every night, these words had an extra special meaning in my heart..."Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my Soul to keep, if I should die, before I wake, I pray the Lord my Soul to Take...Amen(Let It Be). And it's always followed with, "God Bless Baby Tucker..etc.etc." Our prayers were answered just the way God wanted them tonight. We just pray for your strength, as God has truly given you a "New Grace" tonight. We are here for you now and always, sending you all our Love.
Jimmy, Tammy, Maci & Eli
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My heart and soul are with you both and your family. I am truly heartbroken to hear of this news. Tucker, you and your family have been in my prayers for a long time. I have thought and prayed daily for Tucker and his family. My heart is with you. If I can do ANYTHING for you, please let me know... Let the love of me and many others help heal you and your family during this difficult time.
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Dear Monty, Candy, Anna and Ethan, God Bless you all. Mtthew 5:4 says, "Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted." I Love you all. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Theresa from Florida.
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Our Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tucker is now at peace and in a glorious place.
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You family is in our thoughts and prayers.Anando and Roberto with mom and dad ( from Europe )
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Monty and family,
I want to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Tucker was a beautiful boy and will be greatly missed.
Love,Heather Fraser
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Monty,Candy Anna & Ethan,
My heart aches for you all right now and I just can't express the sadness we all feel but Tucker is finally at home and completely whole.I can just imagine in my mind when the special angel came and took him and as he entered into heaven wow he was whole and all pain gone. Thinking of the song my mother loved so much to hear Monty sing" New Grace "because God will give that grace to you right now. May you feel Gods big loving arms around all of you right now.
We Love you all so much,
Sandy & Duane and Dustin Wyrick
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Monty,Candy,Anna,and Ethan,
I am send all my love to you right now,my heart aches and the tears flow Tucker will greatly be missed. Tucker is now with the Lord completely healed,no more pain, happy and surrounded by love, you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
With all our
love,
Melissa Holbert,
and family
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The Howard family you are and have been in our prayers, we pray and know that God is holding you tight and he will carry you through these trying days ahead, its during times like these when Jesus reaches down and picks us up in his loving arms and then we see only one set of footprints as he carries us. Lean on him as you have been and know that little TUCKER is now a little rose bud in Jesus's heavenly garden.
We love you all.
Anna and Erby Bowles
Valley View Baptist Church
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Candy, Monty, Anna and Ethan
As I reflect on your journey… this journey that was not mine to take, but for some beautiful reason I was allowed to be a tiny part of. I go from one emotion to another trying to imagine all that has transpired in your lives in the past 3 years. I hear your words of faith, hope, strength and Love. I am and will be forever amazed at the courage of your entire family. I heard you and Monty both describe Tucker as a Missionary and I do believe that! I try to imagine the number of lives that your small miracle touched in his short life here and the possibilities are more than I can fathom.
I desperately wish that I could find words to express my feelings to you and your family at this time! I rejoice in the reality that I know tucker is experiencing now; knowing that he is in the presence of our Mighty Savior and Creator. The Man who holds every tear that you have ever cried now holds your precious Angel. I know he tells him that Mommy and Daddy, Anna, Ethan and all your family will be coming home to be with him. I can just see him as I did in the Fall pictures of him sitting in the midst of the leaves, tossing them into the air, laughing not just in sound, but his heart where he loved and was loved so deeply – sitting around the throne of God with other children whose journey took them home early, laughing and giggling – that wonder sound of laughter that only children can make. I can only imagine the freedom he has found, The smile and peace in the face of our Lord that his precious little child no longer suffers in this life. I picture our Lord looking down on your family and I imagine His Mighty presence hovering over you all as if you were the only ones on earth at this time – sending peace, comfort and rest that can only be found in him – there is no doubt in my heart that you know that peace.
I also think that on this journey you have traveled that you see the work that your son did in your own lives and the lives of others but that you may not realize the glorious way that you have performed God’s perfect will and testimony to this world. Through your websites, letters- updating us all of the status of your journey, faithfully expressing your trust and hope in the Lord. Your appearances and personal encounters with so many people through the life of your son has changed people’s hearts and lives FOREVER! I Thank you and Monty for who you are and all you have done! I pray for you and your family through this time that I can’t even try to imagine or describe. We do not know each other well, but if there is anything that I can do for you or your family, please feel completely free to tell me. I am praying! I will pray!
Your sister in Christ!
Sue Hamby
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Monty, Candy, Anna, and Ethan---Words cannot express the grief I feel for your family. May God's love and peace surround you as you go through this loss. Your faith and strength has been an inspiration to all. Tears flow as I write these words...not only for your loss, but because I'm happy that Tucker's suffering is finally over. We love you. Thank you for sharing Tucker with us. Your family will continue to be in our prayers.
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WE ARE SO BLESSED TO have got to know Tucker and his family all of you have been a wonderful blessing to so many people including our family and friends.we all know that Tucker is one of God's beautiful Angels and is watching over all of us.He has touched so many hearts and been a wonderful wittness so many times all over the world.Hw has been such a little trooper through all that he has gone through here on earth. He will be greatly missed so much by his family and close friends and they have passed that love around all over to others ..amazing how many people love this little guy we are so glad that you are not suffering any longer and you are at peace...Monty,Candy,Anna,Ethan and Tuckers whole family. you all gave him the most love and care that anyone could ever have he has such a wonderful caring family and you all took suc great care of him..GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU ALWAYS OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS WE WILL NEVER EVER FORGET ANY OF YOU ESPECIALLY TUCKER..ALL OF YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS FOREVER.THANKS SO MUCH FOR BEING SUCH A WONDERFUL FAMILY TO TUCKER AND TO US ALL...LOVE AND PRAYERS FROM ALL OF US HERE IN JACKSONVILLE,FLORIDA AND ALL OUR FRIENDS EVERYWHERE THAT KNOW AND LOVE TUCKER FROM US ALL TELLING, SHARING AND PRAYING FOR HIM AND HIS WONDERFUL FAMILY WITH EACH OTHER...GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU ALWAYS...
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What a bittersweet ending to a long journey. THANK YOU for sharing your life, and Tucker with so many of us. I am forever changed by your journey and your faith in our Lord. My heart truly aches for your family. I do not have the right words you need to hear right now. My prayer now is that God comforts your family and gives you the peace in your heart knowing that He is caring for Tucker in Heaven now. I pray that you and Monty can truly sleep peacefully at night, not having to worry if Tucker is okay.
I have to smile thinking about what he might be doing in Heaven right now...running and laughing and playing like he used to be able to do. What a blessing!
Your family will always have a special place in my heart.
In my prayers...always,
Candice Foster
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Monty, Candy, Ethan and Anna,
We are so very sorry. Tucker and all of you have touched so many lives. You will be in our prayers and in the prayers of many, many others.
Misti Love and family
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like many, i am at a loss of words, and just don't know what to say. However, i just want you to know that i am thinking of you all, and as heartbreaking as it is, i am so glad for Tucker-imagine his joy! i love you all, and will continue to pray for your strength.
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Just wanted to let you guys know that we are praying for you. I was saddened for all of us to hear of Tucker's passing, but excited for Tucker. God bless each of you.
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Praying for you all.
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Candy, Monty, Anna & Ethan
We want you to know we are praying for you all! Our hearts ache with Tuckers passing, but also rejoicing at the same time knowing that he has met Jesus and Mamaw Laycock. What a blessing Tucker was here on earth....and now an angel in the Lords presence. What a beautiful butterfly he is! We love you and if you need anything...were just a phonecall away.
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Dear friends, my heart is hurting and I cannot not imagine what you have been through but I want you to know that there was never a day went by that you were in my heart, may God give you peace and understanding and may his arms be wrapped around you during this time.
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Monty and Candy,
My heart broke when I read your entry. How very sorry I am for your loss. As a parent, I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling. There are no words to aptly say what I want. To comfort you..
You have been strong and walked closely with God throughout these months. I have admired your unending faith. That same faith and trust in God now will bring you peace and comfort. Don't forget God loves you and He will take care of you. He's still there...waiting.
If I can be of assistance to you in any, please let me know. 992-0438
In Christ,
Teresa Stipes
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Thank You for sharing Tucker. He has touched our lives. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With love,
Ginger(Murphy)Bowling & family
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I have no words for you at this time, only prayers. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of Tucker's journey. May God wrap his arms around you as you struggle to get through this. You were truly blessed to be chosen to be the parents of such a very special little boy. What a fighter....
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I am sitting here in tears. I just can't even imagine. I still have never met you all and precious baby Tucker but I feel like you are family and I am hurting like family. You have been in my prayers for a long time know. Baby Tucker has been thought about every day for almost a year now. Tucker will never be forgotten and your family will always stay in my prayers because you have taught me so much about love and the faith of God without even knowing it. Candy and Monty you both are amazing parents and people. I can't imagine what you both are going through right now all I know is life isn't fair and god now has a very very special angel looking over you all. You all may only be a party of 4 now in person but You will always be a party of 5 in my eyes and many other people. Sending you hugs and prayers with all my heart! Prayers from NC
The Jersey's
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Monty & Candy,
David and I have prayed for Tucker and the family for so long and now God has answered our prayers. God Bless You David and Jane Benson
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I attend Shady Grove Church the home school group that Im in there does a church newsletter every month ever since we heard Tuckers story back in June we decied to put a page about him in every month.I was so draw to this story and so heartbroken by it I requested if I could do it so ever since July 2007 I've been following Tuckers story and telling about it in the newsletter. It's been an such inspiration to me when I found out this morning that he had passed I was so heart broken.But I just wanted to say that his story has touched me and so many other people and that my prayers are with you and no matter what happens God is always with you and he will always care.
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Monty,Candy,Anna,and Ethan,
I am so very sorry to hear of Tucker's passing. As I type this tears are falling and my heart is aching for you and your family. Thank you for sharing Tucker's story and letting us follow the life and struggles of a very special little boy!
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Monty and Candy,bless you guys. Words can't convey how we feel for you.
Lisa and Steve Skinner
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