Jesus called Zach home

After a short time in the hospital for a fever, shortness of breath, and confusion, we decided to bring Zach home on hospice care. We got him home on Saturday morning, and he passed away late afternoon on Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was surrounded by the three adults that love him the most: his mom, dad, and me.

As the day went on, I prayed harder and spoke my love to him. I knelt next to Zach and prayed that Jesus would have mercy on him and take him home. I didn’t know that Suzi, his mom, had texted the priest who married us to pray him home shortly before I knelt beside the bed. The four of us prayed for Zach to be taken home to heaven.

Silas was staying at my sister’s house yesterday afternoon, and when I walked in their door last night, he knew. We cried and talked about how Zach was and is the best dad. Silas has his dad’s humor, and last night, he said, “Well, Mom, now he can ask God why he made mosquitoes.” We both laughed and hugged.

We are so broken that he is not here, but we are blessed with the peace that only God can give.

We will hold two services/celebrations of Zach's life: one in Texas and one in Connecticut. I will let you all know once we have those dates figured out.

Thank you for your love, support, and prayers. We have felt them.

This morning, I believe SportsCenter will run a tribute for Zach written by Randy Scott, whom Zach worked with years ago. I chatted with Randy today and told him I am so glad he wrote it and delivered it first.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

May you also feel the love and peace that only God can provide.

Amber