I was thinking today that it would be really cool to be able to read to Ian a list of the people who are reading this blog and praying for him. So, if you read the blog and pray for Ian, leave a comment on this post with your name and where you're from. I think it would be very encouraging for him as well as for us.Thank you again for praying.
Larissa
835 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 835 Newer› Newest»I read the blog every morning and pray for God's healing. And while we wait for that moment, we know that God is faithful to continue the work He has begun in you.
~~Kathy Shaheen, Living Hope Church, Harrisburg, PA
Praying for Ian and family. Bill and Linda Wrikeman, Abundant Life Church in Ohio
I read this blog daily and lift Ian in prayer. I love reading about your faith in the midst of a momentary trial and how gracious and merciful God is in Ian's life as well as his family and friends.
Amy Eckel - Harrisburg, PA (Living Hope Church)
My name is Kevin Norman and I've never Ian but I read this often and pray for him daily. I heard about him through Dan Croce.
Kevin Norman -- Ellicott City, MD
I don't know any of you, but I'm praying to the One who does...He is faithful.
Pauline in MA
We pray for you every day, Ian, and trust God will continue to heal and restore you to the life he has destined you to live.
John and Meg Brewer - Gaithersburg MD
I am often praying and I check the site nearly every day!
Grace,
Nicole McLernon - Attleboro, MA
I have never met Ian or his family...I found out about his story from Howard Richman's (PA Homescholers) web page.
Your family has been my thoughts and prayers daily since I read about the accident.
May God's grace continue to strengthen all of you.
Tina - Montgomery County PA
I heard about Ian through my friends at caregroup and have been checking the blog and praying for him. Thank you for your faith in our allpowerful and loving God that you share throughout your trial. It is so encouraging.
Megan M. Fairfax, VA (Sovereign Grace Church)
Ian,
We do not personally know you or your family, but we live just a block away from you in Indian. I read your blog every day and talk with friends of your family to keep posted on your progress. We pray that God will bless you in a mighty way and heal you completely. We also pray that someday your can testify to others of God's Great Love for you and how he touched your life during this time in your life.
Claudia Curry and Family
In Prayer for You.
Brendon Curry
we are praying!
phil, amanda & benjamin kim
Checking your blog daily and praying for complete healing. It's so encouraging seeing God at work in your lives.
Geoff & Karla Sensenig
Crossway Church of Lancaster PA
Rachel Amunrud - praying in Louisville, KY
Reading and praying! Anxiously awaiting your complete healing.
Maryann Plesnicher
Home, PA.
Ian-
Praying for you, Larissa and your family every day.
-Lauren H.
I haven't met Ian, but I pray for him regularly and read the blog first thing every morning. I am an old friend of Ian's dad, and my heart broke when I learned of the accident.
Steve Whitman - Richmond, VA
Praying for you!
Jillian Preston
Louisville, KY
I met Ian at Na last year.
Praying.
Kevin Schellhase, Gaithersburg, MD
"And now to God's elect,
Whom He has upheld since they were conceived,
Carried since they were born,
Hear His good promise;
I am he, I will sustain you,
I will carry you,
I will rescue even to your old age."
From BENEDICTIONS, by Robert Vasholz
Thank you for this blog. It is a constant inspiration to us. We are praying.
- the Grubbs family, Chicora, Pa.
Larissa,
I pray for you, Ian, and the Murphy family everyday. Praying that God's grace will remain in the forefront of your minds. I'm encouraged by your strong faith and by your humility. Thanks for keeping us updated on Ian's progress. God is amazing!
Emily Shaheen, Living Hope Church, Harrisburg, Pa.
You are all lifted before our Father in prayer daily. I will continue to pray and thank Him for complete healing in Ian's life and the for the grace and strength his family and friends need to press on during this difficult time.
Nickie
St. Pauls, North Carolina
Been praying for you for about 4 months now since I discovered the blog.
Courtney - Beaver Falls, PA
I've been praying, and look forward to daily reading here about all that God is doing.
Suzanne Risser, Living Hope Church, Harrisburg, PA
Dear Murphy family and Larissa,
We love you and are so encouraged by the blog. You all are in our prayers...Much of our Savior's love to you today.
Love in Him,
Lee, Jeannette and Walti kids
Reading the blog every morning since the accident. Praying along the way.
Remembering fun times in the newsroom at IUP with both Ian and Larissa.
Danielle Gibson - Willow Grove, PA
Dear Ian, Larissa, and the family,
I came here through Carolyn McCulley's blog in February and have been a frequent visitor since. I always go away fed and encouraged by your faith!
And just so you know, there's a Lancaster County native praying for Ian in Jerusalem!
Ian,
I thank God for the wonderful friend taht you are to those who are dear to me up in Indiana. I pray that God brings mercies anew each morning as you commune with Him and grow in strength each day.
~Nina Kummerer
Covenant Fellowship Church
Kennett Square, Pa
Ian, Mary and I check this site everyday. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. The film you worked on last summer is almost finished. Thank you so much for being such a big part of it.
Love,
Michele Mercure
Mary Haverstick
Haverstick Films
"HOME"
Checking on Ian and then praying for him, the whole family and Larissa are first on my agenda for every day. God is working miracles in and for you. You are all wonderful examples to us. I am looking forward to the day that your posting is actually by Ian himself. Thanks for sharing your lives with us and encouraging us even in your very stress filled situation. Dee
I read your blog daily and am praying for you and your family, Ian. Your story is a testimony to God and His goodness as you trust Him. Praying that He will continue to work in your life for His glory!
Lynn from St. Louis, MO
I have been praying for you all since day one. So grateful he's made it this far. Isn't God good? Thank you for your inspiring, faith-filled, joyful posts. So often they are encouragement to me!
Continuing to pray...
-Jessica (covenant life)
Larissa,
I've continued to pray for Ian, you and his family everyday.
-Mary Aleprete, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Rod and I are praying daily for Ian and those of you who love him so much!!! To God be the glory!!
We love you!!!
Lucy & Rod, Estella, Pa
Rod and I are praying daily for Ian and those of you who love him so much!!! To God be the glory!!
We love you!!!
Lucy & Rod, Estella, PA
Thank you for always pointing us to the One who is always faithful and trustworthy, by your example of trusting God through all of this! We will continue to pray!
Job 42:2
"I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted."
God is good!
Roger & Becky Hooper
Covenant Life Church
Jenn Grover
Pittsburgh, PA
Every morning I check the blog and report to my children how you're doing, Ian, and then we pray for you. It's been encouraging to see how God is working in your and your family's lives.
A family from Crossway Community Church, NC
wow its soo cool to see(the names of)all the diferent people who are all lifting up their voices together for Ian from all different places.....I still continue to pray
Larissa and Ian,
I have your names on my daily prayer list, taped on the ceiling over my bed.
Brielle Nelson, Covenant Life Church, Gaithersburg, MD
I will keep praying until you are healed, Ian! The way God has worked in you has touched my life and many others at Graystone Presbyterian Church. I'm not sure all my small group members would want their names posted on the internet, but praying for you is a big part of the time we meet. Love God, and He will love you. Keep as strong in your faith as you are now, and he will continue working miracles.
Mikayla, Indiana, PA
Ian you are brought to mind daily and prayed for every time I read this site. How encouraging to know many our praying. How truly humbling to know the King of Kings is mindful of this situation. Hebrews 7:25 25Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
-He is still in the healing business
Praise Yahweh
Karah Herman- Bethel, PA
I pray and check in daily to be encouraged by all your humility and expressions of faith. With God, nothing is impossible!
Jean (Grover) Buchanan - State, Line, Pa.
I was an IUP student when Ian was a little boy. I only attended Lord of Life Church during my senior year, but his parents made a wonderful, lasting impression. Every time my husband and I are at a Sovereign Grace conference, I look for Mary! I, like many, check the blog daily and regularly pray for Ian's healing. This blog has been a wonderful chronicle of God's faithfulness to all of you AND of your pursuit of all that God has for you in this season.
Andrea Johannesen-West Chester, PA
What an encouraging idea Larissa, and I hope it blesses you as well Ian!
You are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers!
~Kristen Chase
Philadelphia area, PA
Covenant Fellowship Church
P.S. Larissa, it was so great to get to know you in our family group at NA! Your trust in God both humbled and inspired me, and it was an honor to see God so deeply at work in your heart! Can't wait to hear how much more the Lord works in you and Ian.
The Lewin Family in Colorado.
We pray for you often!
Our God is mighty!
Ian,
You and Larissa are always on my heart to pray for. I am praying and thanking God for you, for the Lord to touch you and to completely heal and restore your body. Looking forward to hearing all the wonderful ways God has ministered to you.
Much love from Tonya, Erich and the little monkeys
I check out Ian's blog every morning at work and am inspired. I pray for you all. Janette Scherf, Kittanning PA. (John's sister-in-law)
Hi Ian, I am originally from Indiana, PA and I know your parents. My brother is Michael Gallo, who used to attend your church when he lived in Indiana. Do you remember Michael? I passed Larissa one day in Murrysville and wondered if it was her because she had the "prayforian" bumper sticker on her car! Do you know how many people are praying for you? You are loved and prayed for by so many but even more so by our loving Lord!! God bless you and your family! P.S. Hang onto that "Larissa!" She's a keeper!! Sincerely, Margie Fisher
Often praying for Ian throughout the day, as well as for Larissa and his parents! Shar - Lancaster PA
Praying . . . a family in Jonestown, PA
Continuing to Pray!
Mike & Destiny Bell - Harrisburg, PA
I've never met Ian, but was a fan of the Drowning Melville series. I've been praying with y'all since the accident.
-Savannah Luevano (Denver, Colorado)
Dena
Redeemer Church (PCA)
Jackson, MS
Larissa, I actually dreamed about you and Ian the other night, and I've never even met you. It was bizarre.
Murphy Family and Larissa,
We are old friends of Mary and Steve and have known Ian since he was a baby. We log on and pray for Ian almost every single day.
The Petit's -West Chester, PA
I am encouraged every day as I read how God is meeting your needs. Thank you for ministering to so many through your suffering. Praying daily for God to heal Ian and continue to sustain you all.
Jan, Newark, DE
Annie Blakeslee- Lewisberry, PA
I've never met Ian, but his cousin was in my Sunday school class and asked for prayer for Ian. I've been praying and will keep on praying. Praise God for how much he's already done.
We are reading the blog daily. You are always in our prayers Ian!
Joe, Mary, Isaac, & Lilly
We have been praying, Ian, for you,your family and Larissa. May God continue to be glorified in your lives as you go through this trial and come out on the other side!
Clyde and Kathy Lutter- Gaithersburg, MD (Covenant Life Church)
Always in my thoughts and prayers...
Megan -- Indiana, PA
Andrea W - Indiana, PA
Amy Simerley-Chickamauga, GA
Somehow I ran across this site about 1 1/2 months ago and have been praying for this family every since. May you continue to receive His Grace. God Bless!
Hi Ian,
Continuing to pray for your recovery and you and your family's well being.
In Christ's Love,
The Pusateri's (from your church)
I check this site frequently and pray for Ian, the Murphy family, and Larissa (and LOLC!) often.
Tim Kurtz
AKA TimK
Wellspring Church, San Leandro, CA
I have an RSS feed of the blog so I am updated and do pray and praise God for the updates about Ian.
Thank you everyone for posting on this blog. It has been a tremendous encouragement to myself. Thank you for the example of trusting God and obeying him in faith in the early darkest days and days now when it seems the sun is waiting to burst forth.
Ian, I'm praying for you to wake up but only when God wakes you. It is encouraging to see the work God has done in a short amount of time and it spurs on even more prayers. But we desire a complete healing Lord because we think that will bring you the most glory.
Psalm 109:21,26,27
But you, O God my Lord,
deal on Ian's behalf for your name's sake; because your steadfast love is good, deliver Ian!
Help Ian, O Lord my God!
Save Ian according to your steadfast love!
Let them know that this is your hand; you, O Lord, have done it!
Sara Rankin
Crossway Church of Lancaster, PA
I continue to pray for Ian!
Chris Maresco
Gaithersburg, MD
my dad and i often pray for ian together. he'll ask "hows da boy" and i fill him in on whats going on.
rebekah walker
Virginia
I ran across this blog a couple months ago and have since kept close tabs on it, eagerly awaiting the day when God continues His good work and Ian wakes up. You've got my faith!
Rachel from New Hampshire
Hello Ian, Larissa & Murphy family,
This is Brandi King( Joe Ryer's sister) from Lancaster, PA. We are praying for Ian & for all the faithful friends & family in his life. Your updates & honesty are wonderful! Thanks for all the posts. It's great to see how God can use our icky trials for positive. Jesus is shining through all of you!
Love & Prayers, The King Family
I've been praying for Ian and his family since I found this link from the solo femininity website, although I haven't met any of you. Keep going all of you! from Kate in London, England.
Hi, I've never met Ian or the family, but I read this blog daily and am humbled and inspired by the faith and testimony of you all. I pray for daily grace and complete healing.
Edward Ramsden, Fleet, United Kingdom
You all are always on my heart, and I am praying for you as if you were my own family!
Desiree Van Essen
Houston, TX
I'm friends with the Berger family at Lakeview Christian Center. We're all praying for Ian and for your family!!
Kelly Pourciau - New Orleans, LA
Praying often for Ian and all of you-Allie from Pittsburgh, PA
It's been great to see Ian in church again! We pray for all of you every day! Brian and Katie Wolfe
Numine, PA
06/15/07
I read Ian's blog daily and I'm so thrilled that he is showing progress. I see God's hand in this and Ian is so blessed to have such a loving family and friends. God bless all of you.
Uncle Edwin and Aunt Edna
Hi Ian and Larissa and all Ian's family! I'm a friend of the Danielle's and they had told my whole sunday school about Ian right after the accident had happened, i've been checking up and praying ever since, and i know that a lot of my friends are praying too. It's been amazing to see how faithful God has been in Ian's life, and to see his family's faithfulness to our Father like James 1 which talks about perseverence through trials.
Blessings in Jesus' name!! May God's healing power continue to be apparent in Ian's life!
~Sarah Williams of Fredericksburg, VA
Youth Group of Calvary Fellowship of Mechanicsburg, PA --they ask about Ian, Larissa, and Ian's family EVERY week during prayer time! Their perseverance challenges mine.
Teens:Aaron, Megan, Kara, Joel, Kafui, John, Belinda
Leaders: Andrew, Tiffany, Lee, and Laura
Connection to Ian--Andrew and Tiffany are college friends with his cousin Jessana
We are praying in expectation of a continued miracle.
We have been praying for you since October! We are friends of Jana Emeigh's, and we live Hamilton, OH. In fact, we have a picture of you and Jana on our fridge to remind us to pray. It's been there for 8 months and it's not coming down until you TELL us to take it down!
Mark & Susan Larimer
Hey Larissa,
I only met Ian once. It was at New Attitude last year. I was only a junior in high school and I was there working for Sovereign Grace in the bookstore. Ian caught a ride on my airport shuttle and I got to talk w/ him the whole way. He made a huge impact on me. Thanks for the way you keep him before the Lord in prayer.
With love and prayer - Bryce from Maryland.
Ian, I miss and love you...won't ever stop praying
Angelo Versace - Indiana, PA
Eagerly anticipate each post to hear of God's continued work in Ian's life, and in all of yours. The Lord will never cease to be faithful.
Katie~Oswego, IL
Stephanie Bowman...praying from Franklin, WV.
Living Faith Church
Praying faithfully and believing in the power of the God we serve.
Matt and Erica Aiken - Indiana, PA
Praying for you and your family and friends as you all wait upon the Lord. Your journey has been faith building and inspiring. Brandy-Gaithersburg,MD
Living life with a new perspective. Thanks for keeping us updated so we can see God's work and pray! Kris - Duluth, MN
Seth and Janet Remsnyder from Gaithersburg, MD. Ian may remember Seth from their "secret" camping trip that they went on about a year and a half ago now that they nicknamed "the summit."
We have been praying and are praying for Ian and all of you who have been most effected by his accident. Thank you for your perseverence and your trust in God. We respect you all so much and can't wait to see all the great things that our God is going to do in and through Ian's life and we can't wait to see how God continues to grow our faith for all the prayers he is going to answer!
Our family has been praying faithfully for Ian since the evening of Sept. 30th when your Aunt Terry called us for prayer.
I look forward every morning to reading the beautiful testimonies of God's wonderful work in all your lives and pray specifically for your needs. Thank you for sharing your hearts so honestly-we are praying for a miracle!
The Handley Family-Phoenixville, PA
I pray for Ian and you all daily.
Much love,
Cynthia Haughery--Lancaster, PA
I am praying for Ian and his family and for you, Larissa! May God continue to strengthen and encourage you. Amy-Boston, MA
We're praying for you, Ian and all of the Murphys.
the Praters in West Chester, PA
kara alcantar
and the alcantar family
el paso texas
I have been praying for Ian and his family, and you too, Larissa.
Laura, your Sullivan County cousin, told me of it.
Barb A. Sullivan County, PA
Quite a list! :-)
Evan May
Lakeview Christian Center
New Orleans, LA.
Reading and praying daily...
Greg & Rochelle King
I check the blog and pray for Ian.
Larissa, thank you so much for your example of your love for the Lord and steadfast trust in Him. Isn't it amazing to know that in the midst of these circumstances, God is working good for all of those involved?
Keep persevering girl...you are such a huge example to me.
Ruth Medler
Covenant Life Church, Gaithersburg, MD
Praying for Ian every day.
Our now 27 yr old son was injured in a skiing accident 5 years ago and your journey is one that has closely paralleled our own. [even the addition to your home is similar to the one we had to build.]
Your constant words of TRUTH in a Sovereign God bring such Hope and Joy to our hearts as we join you in following our Savior. Thank you.
May God continue to uphold you all with His Righteous Right Hand.
John and Jane Swanson from Janesville, Wisconsin.
j8swans@charter.net
Since we first heard of your accident in church, we have been praying for your healing. My kids and I lift you up during our devotions in the morning. We won't forget you, Ian! God is at work in you...and in us all. He is so able!!
Judi/Bill Paradis--Cleveland, Ohio
Sovereign Grace Church
Praying in Pittsburgh, steph.
praying for ian in lancaster, pa.
Praying for all of you in Bellwood, PA. Christine Claar
I pray for Ian several times each week. I have met you through my daughter Elizabeth who is a student at IUP. My older sister has severe physical disabilities. Many times your comments minister deeply to me as I struggle with trusting in God's goodness in the midst of struggles with her. Thank You. I will continue to read and to pray.
Phyllis Paladin-Pittsburgh, PA
Word and Worship Fellowship
How can I help but pray for him...he always put a smile on everyone's face and changed so many lives, even now he's using his life to bring others closer to God. Ian is in my prayers!
~Janelle McCombie--Indiana, Pa
Praying for you and your family--Cathy in Wyndmoor (Allace and Jasmine's mom )
Praying for you continually. Natalie, Pittsburgh, PA
God is faithful--I've personally seen so many good changes and remarkable responses from you Ian. I continue to pray daily that He will totally heal you. Heather, Indiana, PA
My family and I have been praying for you guys and Ian since we heard. I know that the Lord is working great things through this.
-Charlotte D., Charlotte, NC
ian
our family is praying for you; that God would heal, hold and comfort you and your family
love the holutas
I Will Lift My Eyes Lyrics
(Bebo Norman)
God, my God, I cry out
Your beloved needs You now
God, be near, calm my fear
And take my doubt
Your kindness is what pulls me up
Your love is all that draws me in
I will lift my eyes to the Maker
Of the mountains I can’t climb
I will lift my eyes to the Calmer
Of the oceans raging wild
I will lift my eyes to the Healer
Of the hurt I hold inside
I will lift my eyes, lift my eyes to You
God, my God, let Mercy sing
Her melody over me
God, right here all I bring
Is all of me
‘Cause You are and You were and You will be forever
The Lover I need to save me
‘Cause You fashioned the earth and You hold it together, God
So hold me now
Emmie in Central Texas is praying for Ian. Our first gradson is named Ian, and I found the blog through linking from someone else's. Our God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we ask or think. Keep praying!
This is amazing. We pray for Ian's total healing and recovery. God bless all of you.
Norm and Pat Burns
Sovereign Grace Church
of Indiana, PA
The Tucker Family - Gaithersburg, Maryland.
The amazing testimony that God has given you and your family has been such an encouragement to me, my dad, and the rest of my family. Priase Him for amazing testimonies. I'll keep praying that He will continue to amaze everyone with His Sovereignty!!
-Becca Mason- Nottingham, PA
The amazing testimony that God has given you and your family has been such an encouragement to me, my dad, and the rest of my family. Priase Him for amazing testimonies. I'll keep praying that He will continue to amaze everyone with His Sovereignty!!
-Becca Mason- Nottingham, PA
reading a praying daily...
Lydia (Gaithersburg, MD)
Amanda LeBlanc
-New Orleans, LA (Lakeview Christian Center)
Praying for Ian and family from Denver. I pray every day that you will know the height and breadth and depth of our Precious Lord's Love and Compassion in new and amazing ways! (Ephesians 3:17-20)
Ian you are awesome and God IS healing you in HIS timing! Praying hard for you-
Angel Lincoln
New Orleans, LA
Ian was my family group leader at Na last year and I work with Steve. I read this blog every day and pray often for Ian as well as for his family and for you, Larissa. Your steadfast faith in God as you have walked through this never ceases to amaze me. I know that I cannot imagine responding to this trial in the way that you have because I am not experiencing God's grace in the measure that you are. God is certainly supplying you with the exact amount of grace needed for this exact situation.
I entered into a courtship myself three months ago which has enabled me to better understand the love that you feel for Ian and has also made me stand more in awe at how well you have trusted God through this storm. I am often amazed at the posts you write and wonder if I would respond the same way if God asked me to walk through what you are walking through. It is so easy to make an idol out of a relationship with someone. Thank you for your example and inspiration to hold loosely to everything and everyone here on earth and to cherish God and those things that are eternal above all.
Ann Gatchell
CrossWay Church of Lancaster
It brings tears to my eyes to see all these comments on your blog, Ian. God is so kind. We are still praying and much love goes out to your family and Larissa.
Justin, Sara & Asher Brode
Your writings are more of a blessing to us than our prayers could ever be for you. Still praying for this continuing miracle.
Patricia in Chicora
Praying for all the Murphys and Larissa for grace and faith as you minister to Ian daily. I pray that every day will show another step towards healing as well as a sudden complete healing, that Ian would wake up completely.
Karen Turner, Akron, OH
I'm praying for you all daily. Thanks for sharing your journey thru' this challenge. It's humble of you all to share such a personal trial with us - we're grateful!
:) jen, CLC, Gaithersburg, MD
I am praying for you all and Ian daily. My dad and sister pray for him every night. We respect the faith in God you all exhibit through this trial. I especially admire your faith, Larissa. I am praying that when I get older I can have a fraction of the faith in God you have shown these past months. Thank you!
Brittany Kauflin-- Gaithersburg, MD
We pray regularly for Ian as do members of our church. (Ian is on our weekly prayer request list.) My daughter, Diane, is a member of LOLC and a student at IUP. Carolyn, Onondaga, MI
Campbell's in Altoona are praying for Ian's healing. Troy, Jodie, Jalen, Bryce & Chase
I saw a Bumper Sticker one day that said PrayForIan.Com while I was driving around one day in New Orleans. Something made me so drawn to it that the minute I got home, I checked the website out and I've been hooked ever since! What a wonderful family and girlfriend Ian has and so filled with faith from our Saviour, that he WILL be healed and walk again.
Praying and Believing,
The Ashley Family
New Orleans, LA
Praying for all of you daily, that Christ might continue to be honored in the lives of all who know Ian, and that He will continue to work in wondrous ways.
You all have been such a blessing and testimony to so many! Thank you.
Erica from Arlington, VA
Ian and I have been friends for 17 years(I was five years old at the time). I read this blog and pray for Ian daily.
Mark Persson-Richmond, Virginia
The Koiro family -- Reading, PA
We are praying for you all!
Jordan and Tali Kauflin
Sara
Columbus, OH
The Webber Family
Providence Church
Larissa and the Murphys' (sounds like a rock band)...I tried to comment the other day but my computer was being silly. I know how much it means to know who's reading your words. I read every day. I pray every day.
Love, Emily, James and Alivia
I came upon your blog in March and have been praying for Ian, Larissa and the family ever since. Isn't it amazing to think that people you don't even know are praying? God is awesome and be sure that He is working in all of this for His glory and praise. I'm so proud of you Larissa for loving your fiance so much. May God really bless you.
Ana Franca-Koh, Laurel, MD
Inspired by Ian's life and praying for him.
Laura from Scotia, NY
I check the blog every day to keep up with the news on you, Ian, and am constantly praying for you and for all of your family. You are all such an encouragement to everyone who follows. Thank you so much. We miss you, Ian.
Jordan Tobin - Indiana, PA
Praying daily from Indiana, PA!
~Renee
Hey in Indiana PA!!!
I have been so blessed and encouraged by your faith and your perseverance and humility and willingness to confess your sin and weakness....Ian is a blessed man and through his trial, he (and all of you) have touched my life in a precious way! Still praying for Ian's complete healing according to God's plan!
Robin Miracle, CrossWay Community Church in Charlotte, NC
Our family and church pray for Ian and his family daily... and for Larissa too! We are praying for the mighty hand of our awesome God to strengthen and support and heal.
Jana Emeigh is our daughter and she and Ian are on our refrigerator. We even passed out the picture to others too to remind them to pray. God is so good and we will trust in Him!
In His mighty grip always,
kathy emeigh and family and friends
Hi, My name is Rachel... I go to Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg and I am praying for Ian!
Praying in Harrisburg, PA!
Hannah Suhr & Family
Jon McVey & Family
Mt. Laurel Church of God
Think and pray for Ian and all of you often!!
Laura Bol - London, UK
Joe LeBlanc, Arlington VA
Jennifer from Chicago, IL. I went to IUP (graduated in December).
We attend church with the Bergers. We have been reading the blog and praying for all of you since the accident. At Na this year, Emily introduced us to Ben, and this past Tuesday we met a family friend that is in New Orleans with a group from Covenant Life. (He noticed the bumper sticker on our fridge.)
Matt and Paula Mason, New Orleans
Been praying for Ian, you, and his family since I heard what happened. I got to know Ian a bit while in college at IUP. He's quite the amazing man. I know God is still blessing him and teaching him and He's gonna wake up and tell you all about it!
--Becky Mills - Oceanport, NJ
I knew Mary and Steve our senior year in high school. Look at the family of God coming together to lift up Ian and friends and family. Thank you Jesus for the work You are doing in all of us to accomplish Your will.
Kathy Juedeman, Grace Community Church, Arlington,Texas
I stumbled across your blog and have made reading it an important part of my day. I have never met Ian or his family, but I continue to pray for his recovery. God bless you all.
Alison W. - Cary, NC
I have to say, ian has probably been the one person I've prayed for most consistently in my life, ever since i heard about his accident. what an inspiring story! keep on working hard ian!
Lindsay-Mahwah, NJ (home)
Grantham, PA (@ messiah)
Newport News, Va (my soon to
be home!)
Molly and I pray for Ian and read the blog daily.
Andrew VanHorn
we pray too.
- miriam and hannah (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
Braden and Christy
Gaithersburg, MD
Steve and Mary, Ian and Larrisa and other Murphyites.
I am a friend of your parents from high School and have been checking the blog every day. Our son, matthew, prays every night for "Ian and his family".
Our daughter, Erin, has DS and she probably prays in her own way.
Thank you for keeping us posted on your recovery. We are expecting the day that Ian is totally recovered and running and leaping and praising God.
Don and Joanne Perry and family
I have been challenged and spurred on by the godly example you all are setting as you walk through this trial. It is doing much in people's hearts as you consistently remind us of Who God is and what our response is to be. Thank you.
I pray for Ian.
Pat Shoff
CrossWay Church of Lancaster
God is good!
Joe Saylor-New York City
Dear Murphys and Ian,
We pray for Ian and you all daily. You are always on our hearts.
"Then He spoke...to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart." -Luke 18:1
Trusting in the Author and Finisher of our faith,
Love,
Uncle Francis, Aunt Donna, and Berger cousins in New Orleans
p.s. Uncle Francis says, "The prisoners at Jefferson Parish Correctional Center [jail] have been praying for Ian since the accident, and every week ask how he is doing."
Hi Ian, I read the blog and pray regularly for all of you. Thanks to all of you for allowing us to see God clearer through you.
Susan Moore
Ian...It's so amazing to see how God is using you even now to bring glory to His name. God is using your life to change so many other lives! You are in my prayers and will continue to be :)
~Janelle-- Indiana, PA
I first learned of your blog through Carolyn's blog Solo Femininity months ago. Since then, I've regularly read your postings and prayed for Ian and all of you. Thank you so much for your faithfulness to our Father. You are a constant encouragement to me. May God continue to glorify Himself through you. -Darci Hall, Fort Myers, FL
Ian,
I am a friend of the Lotinsky family at Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
I pray for you and those close to you for God's sustaining grace as well as for healing. It looks like God has been glorified already in the the beautiful display of self-sacrificing love all around you. God has done so much already, we can trust Him for more!
Rom 8:32-"He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?"
Marshall Reel
I've never met Ian, but I heard about the accident shortly after it happened on a friend's blog. My family and I have been praying for him, his family and Larissa ever since. Thank ya'll for how you've glorified God through this trial.
>Psalm 91.>
Damaris Wells & fam.
Grace Church-Clermont, FL
Hey there from New Orleans, y'all!
This is Brandon Minich, who happens to be that "family friend" that Matt Mason mentioned above. I also met one of Ian's cousins during the Pivot work day, and may see her again tonight. God has been so good to us in Ian's suffering and your response to it - it builds our faith. We will continue to keep us in your prayers!
Brandon Minich,
Indiana PA -> Lancaster PA -> CLC in Gaithersburg, MD
Hi Larissa,
I've never met you guys, but I've been reading this blog since Valentine's day and I pray for you all often!I hope you all are blessed by alll these posts! Still praying....
God Bless!
Katie
Praying for you daily Ian, i know one day god will heal you completely. Also im praying for you Larissa, and the Murphy family.
Becca Palmer
indiana pa
I first heard about you, Ian, through my church. Praying for you, your family, and Larissa regularly--and am encouraged by the process your making.
Larissa and family: Thank you for the updates; they daily remind me of God's love and faithfulness.
Looking forward to the day I read that Ian has woken up. In the meantime, also praying for grace in all the big and small details.
Nadia Ibrahim
Rockville, MD
Hi, I pray for you all with every update. God's grace is so evident and your faith has challenged and encouraged me greatly. Kristen from Glenside, PA
I don't know Ian, but I pray for him frequently. Ashley in Jonesboro, Arkansas
I pray every night for Ian. He was in a class of mine at IUP last fall when the accident happened, so thats how I knew about it. I am so glad to see that he is making progress. God works miracles.
Jess - IUP
Praying to the God who is able to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine...
Heather Menapace (Living Hope Church, Harrisburg, PA)
You are never far from my thoughts and prayers.
Irene Randolph - New Providence, PA
I check in every few days and I'm keeping you in my prayers Ian. God is the God of the impossible. He is able to do a complete healing on you body.
Bernadine, The Bahamas
Larissa, and Murphy's, all I can think of when I read the blog is how good our God is and how much glory he is recieving through this time of trial. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
emily e
Hey Ian, We check your blog first thing in the morning, mid-day,then before bed. You are constantly in our prayers. We pray for a new miracle each day. Our God is so faithful. He will not forsake you Ian. Keep working hard! As I watched you learn to ride a bike when you were 5 I believe that same zeal and persistance will help you progress each day! We love you Ian!
Doug and Sue Brown and family
Grateful for you all and eagerly anticipating the day Ian will be well again.
Peter Benson
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ian, Larissa, and the Murphy family, I am praying for you all. It is encouraging to see how God is continuing to use you Ian to bless so many people. You are loved, not only by those that you know personally but also by many people around the world that have heard your story and have been encouraged to pray and examine their own faith. Thank you for your example
Leslie - Indiana, PA
i'm praying for ian. larissa i have been praying for you! "whom have i in heaven but you...." i go to church with your cousins (rebekah and emily)... there are days i can't get you and ian off my mind, and all i can do is pray!
we serve a living God!
danielle... from new orleans
Ian, Larissa, and all the Murphys... We love you all and pray for you all the time.
Luke, Kristin & Ava McKelvy
Indiana, PA
It was a busy weekend so I just saw this; but hi, my name is Susan Wilcox, from Kissimmee, FL. I'm a mom of (almost) five who found my way over from Carolyn McCulley's blog. Not a day goes by that I don't pray for you Ian, and am amazed and thrilled at your steady progress. God is so good, and you, Larissa, and your family remind me of that each day!
Praying for you Ian! And for your loved ones, caregivers, doctors, and therapists as well.
Elizabeth - Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
Just got back in town but wanted you to know that I check the blog frequently and pray for Ian's wholeness daily. We've never met, but Ian is my "first cousin once removed"; his Grandpa Murphy is my uncle.
Blessings on you all,
Darlinda Alexander, Mpls.
I am always reading/checking on Ian, and praying. And ready for him to come back so he can have summer fun with all of us.
Erin Wallwork
Wow! As I scrolled down this list of people, tears came to my eyes. This is what the body of Christ is all about! We are praying for Ian, Larissa, and the Murphy fam. We will continue to ask great things of our great God!!
The Lowe family
Gaithersburg, MD
im praying for you guys!
eph 1:16-19
~heather q <><
(bethel park, pa)
We are standing with you in prayer for the continuation of Ian's complete healing. God is glorifying His Name in all of you, and we are thankful for your faithfulness!
Much love in Christ,
Nevin and Paula Saylor
Indiana, PA
Brittany Mazuchowski
Kalamazoo, MI
All of you are still in my thoughts. Rebekah Turner (Grace Community Church, Ashburn, VA; formerly Akron)
I'm praying for Ian and Larissa and the Murphys! Every day I check the blog to see what Ian's progress is. God is so faithful!
Jennifer Williams
Lancaster, PA
Claire Henson
Knoxville, TN
Cornerstone Church of Knoxville
Faithfully praying!!
Tim and Marie Watters, Pittsburgh, PA
Praying for Ian and all those who know him. Thank you so much for this blog, everyones faith in the Lord through this trial is such an amazing example to me. What a loud evidence of God's grace. Larissa, your post a while back thanking God for this trial had me in tears and blew me away that you would be thanking God for this. I have really been encouraged to thank God in the storms. Thank you for your example!
Whitney from Centennial,Colorado
Still praying...
The Mallinak family
(Covenant of Grace Church, Akron)
Hello Murphy Family and Larissa...I have been praying for Ian since the accident and am a regular visitor to this site. God is always at work, even when we do not see it or sense it...He is working to unfold his best plan for Ian's life. And God's timing is always perfect so keep praying and believing! Ian is in there; we will keep praying for all of you! God Bless you all...Lisa Palmer
Hi Ian,
I am praying and believing for you to be healed completely by the power of our mighty miracle working God.
Paul - Visalia, CA
Hi. Larissa and the rest of the Family. I was linked from the Solo Femininity Blog during Valentine's Day. And I've been stopping by faithfully ever since. I must say God and I have had some SERIOUS heart-to-hearts about Ian ever since that day I was linked to this site.
Praying for Ian everyday and often more than that when the thought of him crosses my mind. Which is quite often.
God Bless.
~Jennifer O.H. Mobile, Alabama
Met you all through Solo Femininity a few months ago. Can't wait to check this link and see Ian posting on his own. Praying for you. Thanks for the encouragement.
Stateside: Normal, IL
Now: Tokyo, Japan
You are all in our hearts, thoughts & prayers. We're praying for a miracle & know that our Mighty All Powerful God is able to bring Ian back. What an inspiration all of Ian's family & his brothers & sisters in Christ have been to our family as you walk through this trial. We serve a God of Compassion & we pray for his nearness to you as you endure.
Tumino Family - Pat, Karla, Craig, Chad, Abbey, Brooke, Collin & Hope (who is 2 1/2 yrs. old & prays for "Lydia's brother")
Covenant of Grace Church AKRON,OH
God is Good!
Joe Saylor-NYC
Been praying for you and the Murphy's. It has been amazing to see what God has done so far!
Continuing to pray!
Elya Shaheen, Living Hope Church, Harrisburg PA
Praying for you, Ian and your whole family!
~Bethany Bussell, CLC in Gaithersburg
You are all in my prayers.
JB from PA
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