Friday night we got a call. Tennyson was found dead. I didn’t believe it. They must have the wrong ID; no way could this be true. I called the Boulder Police station and they told me they’d have the coroner’s office call me back. That night, well after 10pm PST, I got the call I didn’t want. Confirmation that Tennyson was indeed found. We all lost a great friend in Tennyson. A man that saw the best in everyone. His loving heart, his humble nature, his wonderful spirit — all wrapped up in a memory now. It’s been a few days now and I’m still processing the news. Kelly and I are both just shocked. Floods of memories have occupied our minds. It was like yesterday that we were in Dal Ward getting ready for a FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meeting. Or watching Tennyson’s latest magic trick.
I most recently ran into Tennyson at John Wayne Airport just under a year ago. He was heading back to Denver after one of their shows. Tennyson and his ministry partner, Jim Munroe have been touring around the country drawing crowds and then sharing about the good news. Although I never saw them live, their ministry “What is the Maze” seemed to reach many. There was even an unofficial site called MazeImpact (http://www.mazeimpact.com) and they had a good following on Facebook. The Facebook group just posted this:
10-20 ~ Today we announce the saddest news. A Brother, Friend, Mentor, Minister, and Amazing Man of God… has left us to be with the Lord. Tennyson McCarty was found in Peaceful Valley, CO yesterday afternoon. It is hard to comprehend that he has truly left us. The Lord has a purpose and plan for all things and we will continue to trust and believe him for his grace, peace, & power. Tennyson’s Legacy will not pass so easily, Countless lives have been touched and many have come to Follow God through Tennyson’s impact on the World. Please be praying for his Family and for MAZE. We Love you Tennyson!
We miss Tennyson greatly. I’m sure we’ll be posting more in the weeks to come. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends of the McCarty’s.
Your loving friends,
Michael and Kelly
PS I’ve been bookmarking stories on Tennyson. If you’d like to read more just go to http://del.icio.us/mjmcfaddenjr/tennysonmccarty
I just got a note on my Facebook account from the MazeImpact folks. It said:
Friends, please visit the MAZE impact website to see the latest updates We found that Tennyson experienced a very peaceful Death… He went to the mountains to fast, pray, and rest in God’s peace; and we believe that God just decided to take him.
Tennyson is rejoicing now in heaven… Thanks your prayers and support friends. Please check back regularly on the MAZE impact website and we would definitly appreciate your words of encouragment for the McCarty Family…
http://www.Mazeimpact.com
Mike,
Thank you for writing about this. As soon as I heard I was in complete shock. It’s hard being so far from Boulder at a time like this… I have no one to reminisce with… no one to recall stories with of how wonderful and loving Tennyson was… no one to remember with how energetic and full of life and love he was. I don’t quite understand yet how God could take away one of his faithful and hard-working servants. But I hope someday soon we see why this has happened. This is truly a sad day.
Love,
Ali
Thanks for keeping us updated Mike. I am still in shock myself…I don’t understand but will continue to hold to the Truth that He makes beauty from ashes, life from death, hope amidst confusion. I will continue to check back for anymore info…thanks again.
LV
Hey Mike,
I am mourning with you. I lost one of my best friends, a man who changed my life eternally.