Our Dad, Our Hero, Our Friend

One awesome man went to be with Jesus through the night. Mark passed away peacefully in his home after a very difficult week. He was such a strong person and fought with everything in him. We are very glad he can now rest in peace.The angels were dancing and all the people rejoicing when he arrived. "I Can Only Imagine".

His body will lay resting at Aulds Funeral Home in Archer City beginning in the late afternoon on Wednesday.

A Celebration of Life and Visitation will be held at Faith Baptist Church (corner of Rhea Rd. and Southwest Pkwy.) in Wichita Falls on Thursday, March 10th, at 7:00pm in the evening.

The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Windthorst, TX on Friday, March 11, at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery in Scotland, TX.

Flowers may be sent to Faith Baptist in Wichita Falls or St. Mary's in Windthorst.

Thank You All

Hey, this is Landon. It's been a while since I've posted on the blog, and I've felt the need to today. I'm at school, and I'm doing okay, but it would feel better to be at home right now. I want to tell everyone that we all knew in our hearts that might come. my dad is going to join God in heaven unless we have a miracle.Miracles tend to happen when He wants them to, but no one wants to see my dad struggle. Me, Abby, and Austin are hanging in there the best we can, but it is very hard for the three of us. We are relying on God to stretch His hands and take dad in if He even chooses to bring him away from earth at all.we are praying for dad, and we have let him know that it is O.K. for him to go if he needs to. He doesn't need to suffer any more than he wants to just for us. We're glad he's hanging on, but we do not want him to if he doesn't want to. Dad means the world to us and we would do anything for him. We are ESPECIALLY thankful for every one's help to us, bringing us food, coming to stay with us and do things around the house, and also just coming over to see dad. We REALLY appreciate all this help.
Love you all,
Landon Brown

I love my family

hi it's Abby this is my first time to ever post on the blog mom doesn't think dad looking any better but there's a reason. God doesn't just take anyone for no reason maybe the reason is angel and Moriah need to see there dad or someone they were gonna live with I'm just glad that we told him it's okay to leave if he can't hold on we may not want him to leave but that's not really our choice is it it is very hard to let go but i know that he will always keep his promise. I hope that he has a great adventure. i want to see him soon so i want him to stay but if he can't and Jesus comes for him it will be okay we love him so much.
thank you so much everyone for helping us we love you all.
Abby Lynn Brown

Sunday

It is Sunday Morning and the sun has surrounded us with glowing light. I haven't yet seen it peek it's nose over the top of the barn, but it is sure to be beautiful. It is still very quiet here, but the night was not exactly so. I think Mark is pretty tired of the bed, but has little energy to move or be comfortable anywhere else. My heart is breaking for him as I can't imagine the position he is in, wanting so badly to just wake up to life being normal again with his wife, kids, family and friends, and yet, in the blink of an eye, know that there is a peace and comfort beyond all measure and understanding waiting for him. You can't imagine the strength he has, inevitably prolonging his discomfort and uneasiness in his human existence. God, be with him. Please reach one hand out to him, and hold us very tight with the other. We are relying on you know more than ever.

Thursday

Times seems to be passing so quickly! How I wish I could turn back the clock. Mark is eating and drinking less and his energy continues to decline. His fall injury has continued to worsen as it grows in size and becomes more painful. Fortunately his pain pills help and he also has an air flow bed that he says is much more comfortable. Thanks for all the cards, calls, visits and food. They are sustaining us.
Love to all. Missy