tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post5431184531595657592..comments2023-06-15T05:53:31.084-04:00Comments on Pray For Ian: Good to SeePray for Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095009101061000235noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-4367586559648982812008-10-07T13:55:00.000-04:002008-10-07T13:55:00.000-04:00it's so so amazing to see that smile:)it's so so amazing to see that smile:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-50053133064454472332008-10-05T20:16:00.000-04:002008-10-05T20:16:00.000-04:00Saw you in church this morning and remembered the ...Saw you in church this morning and remembered the two year mark... praying for you, and always thinking of that future day in Heaven when the "weight of glory" will open our eyes to all that God has done through Ian and you all. He cares for you more than you can imagine.<BR/>Sara B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-32860476876421025182008-10-02T16:12:00.000-04:002008-10-02T16:12:00.000-04:00thank you for showing us how to wait on the Lord w...thank you for showing us how to wait on the Lord with real hope and joy. surely we will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. and it seems like you have, bit by bit. :)<BR/><BR/>waiting and praying with you,<BR/>jAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-43886087646940172802008-10-02T02:59:00.000-04:002008-10-02T02:59:00.000-04:00Oh Ian and Larissa and family..Surely we are encou...Oh Ian and Larissa and family..<BR/>Surely we are encouraged seeing this pic!<BR/>And Ian and his pain is certainly not forgotten. He is sustained by a loving patient Creator, who knows that "hope doesn't disappoint"! And how timely are those little signs that kindle hope!<BR/><BR/>Looking forwards to all that God does in/for/through Ian, even more than we can ever imagine!<BR/><BR/>Praying still in Australia<BR/>Summer :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-75746781846280932212008-10-01T23:50:00.000-04:002008-10-01T23:50:00.000-04:00I regularly read this blog and pray for all of you...I regularly read this blog and pray for all of you. I gotta say just from the pictures you've posted over the past couple years, that is a great smile, Ian's expression in his eyes seems different too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-35817695255719091752008-10-01T01:03:00.000-04:002008-10-01T01:03:00.000-04:00Hey Larissa and Ian's family,I have been following...Hey Larissa and Ian's family,<BR/><BR/>I have been following his progress since, well, since you started the blog. It's the first time that I've seen a smile like that on Ian, it's so amazing. I could write hundreds of things right now but I think the only thing I can say is thank you.<BR/><BR/>Being hundreds of miles away and still having someone touch your life is amazing. Your story has turned me onto a new chapter of my life, one that includes God. I am praying for your family.<BR/><BR/>Again, thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-44808032533338527962008-09-30T20:05:00.000-04:002008-09-30T20:05:00.000-04:00i was sure by nowgod, you would have reached downa...i was sure by now<BR/>god, you would have reached down<BR/>and wiped our tears away<BR/>stepped in and saved the day<BR/>but once again, i say amen<BR/>and it's still raining<BR/><BR/>but as the thunder rolls<BR/>i barely hear you whisper through the rain,<BR/>"i am with you"<BR/>and as your mercy falls<BR/>i raise my hands <BR/>and praise the god who gives<BR/>and takes away<BR/><BR/>i will praise you in this storm<BR/>and i will lift my hands<BR/>you are who you are<BR/>no matter where i am<BR/>and every tear i've cried<BR/>you hold in your hands<BR/>you've never left my side<BR/>and though my heart is torn<BR/>i will praise you in this storm<BR/><BR/>i remember when<BR/>i stumbled in the wind<BR/>you heard my cry to you<BR/>and raised me up again<BR/>now my strength is almost gone<BR/>how can i carry on<BR/>if i can't find you?<BR/><BR/>as the thunder rolls<BR/>i barely hear you whisper through the rain,<BR/>"i am with you"<BR/>and as your mercy falls<BR/>i'll raise my hands<BR/>and praise the god who gives<BR/>and takes away<BR/><BR/>i will praise you in this storm<BR/>and i will lift my hands<BR/>you are who you are<BR/>no matter where i am<BR/>and every tear i've cried<BR/>you hold in your hands<BR/>you've never left my side<BR/>and though my heart is torn<BR/>i will praise you in this storm<BR/><BR/>i lift my eyes up to the hills<BR/>where does my help come from?<BR/>my help comes from the lord,<BR/>maker of heaven and earth<BR/>i lift my eyes up to the hills<BR/>where does my help come from?<BR/>my help comes from the lord,<BR/>maker of heaven and earth<BR/><BR/>-casting crowns<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>"in hope he believed against hope...he did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead...no distrust made him waver concerning the promise of god, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to god, fully convinced that god was able to do what he had promised."<BR/><BR/>-romans 4:18-21<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>still praying, ian...keep your eyes on your savior, and keep up the hard work to get well. we're hoping to hear your voice and your laughter again soon. and most of all, your sarcastic wit. we miss you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-44380440447768124652008-09-30T12:42:00.000-04:002008-09-30T12:42:00.000-04:00Ahhh...great smiles!In the picture with you, Laris...Ahhh...<I>great</I> smiles!<BR/>In the picture with you, Larissa, Ian looks really happy. In the picture with Lydia, it looks like the photographer said, "Say CHEESE!" and they both did!<BR/>Praying for pain-free days...starting NOW!<BR/><BR/>Still Praying!<BR/><BR/>Mary Ann K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-55196438334326713172008-09-30T08:16:00.000-04:002008-09-30T08:16:00.000-04:00I'll be praying for the Lord to deliver Ian from h...I'll be praying for the Lord to deliver Ian from his pain. This must be so painful for all of you as well.<BR/><BR/>I love the pictures. I'm so happy to see him smile again!<BR/><BR/>love you,<BR/>kristiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-38050295822148791072008-09-30T03:36:00.000-04:002008-09-30T03:36:00.000-04:00Praying!Praying!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09571566106116382646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-90797506509914936192008-09-29T13:19:00.000-04:002008-09-29T13:19:00.000-04:00I used to work @ CI and took care of Ian a few tim...I used to work @ CI and took care of Ian a few times, although I havent worked there in over a year, he has always been on my mind. One of those people who just stuck with you. I've checked this website a few times, but it seems he has progessed significantly and thats amazing. It brought a tear to my eye reading and looking at these photos.<BR/><BR/>God blessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-60581952205823786292008-09-29T08:24:00.000-04:002008-09-29T08:24:00.000-04:00what great smiles..from 3 of my favorite people, n...what great smiles..from 3 of my favorite people, no less. i hope the pain goes away...gigiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-68327405617757472822008-09-29T06:57:00.000-04:002008-09-29T06:57:00.000-04:00It's so good to see that smile!It's so good to see that smile!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-15694071095146000972008-09-29T05:36:00.000-04:002008-09-29T05:36:00.000-04:00Thank you so much for the updated pics and I certa...Thank you so much for the updated pics and I certainly agree with the other comments - so good to see Ian smile and look so focused! Continue to persevere and trust! Blessings and prayers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-88980231753106924152008-09-28T23:30:00.000-04:002008-09-28T23:30:00.000-04:00Ian looks great! SO good to see that smile. Our ...Ian looks great! SO good to see that smile. Our prayers are being answered... maybe not as soon as we would like, but oh, they are really being answered. <BR/>VickiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-47706706502310551832008-09-28T23:05:00.000-04:002008-09-28T23:05:00.000-04:00Our short-term mission team was getting the runaro...Our short-term mission team was getting the runaround by authorities in Africa this past week when the text 2Cor 4:17-18 came to mind. I began to quote the text and one of my team mates and I broke out into the song from the scripture memory CD. After a few lines I said "Ian sings that song". Indeed he does. And I remembered to pray for Ian and you all there in Indiana. Because whether in PA or CA or Africa our afflictions are preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Let's continue to look to the One who is unseen.<BR/><BR/>Praying for Ian,<BR/>-tim<BR/>Dublin, CA (but this time last week in Mozambique)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16587855251843035608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-814652509807629342008-09-28T21:29:00.000-04:002008-09-28T21:29:00.000-04:00Oh, these pictures brought HAPPY tears to my eyes....Oh, these pictures brought HAPPY tears to my eyes. It is so good to see him smile and look at his little sister. May God continue to bring him back. Love and prayers, Rene (Latrobe)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-73339417031294939612008-09-28T21:13:00.000-04:002008-09-28T21:13:00.000-04:00Those are wonderful pictures - thanks, so much for...Those are wonderful pictures - thanks, so much for sharing them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-36605663467024919382008-09-28T20:54:00.000-04:002008-09-28T20:54:00.000-04:00"Faith is not without WORRY or CARE,But Faith is F..."Faith is not without WORRY or CARE,<BR/>But Faith is Fear that has said a PRAYER" ..(unknown) Thank you for the encouraging reports on Ian. I continue to lift you all up in prayer.<BR/>Barb J. from Horsham, Pa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-18354188449056102732008-09-28T19:49:00.000-04:002008-09-28T19:49:00.000-04:00Definitely good to see the smiles. Will be prayin...Definitely good to see the smiles. Will be praying for his pain to be reduced...Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08874861873261853672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-87562939094190631422008-09-28T19:17:00.000-04:002008-09-28T19:17:00.000-04:00What beautiful smiles on all faces.Continuing to p...What beautiful smiles on all faces.<BR/>Continuing to pray...<BR/>BernadineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-17920943551157126092008-09-28T19:16:00.000-04:002008-09-28T19:16:00.000-04:00Wow, those are true Ian smiles! Sooo refreshing t...Wow, those are true Ian smiles! Sooo refreshing to see, they seriously made me laugh out loud :) Can't wait to come visit again. Praying for everyone daily. Love you Larissa! ~MaelysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35753836.post-51600926167062326762008-09-28T18:52:00.000-04:002008-09-28T18:52:00.000-04:00Love that smile! Keep up the good fight.Love youB...Love that smile! Keep up the good fight.<BR/>Love you<BR/>Brenda - Larissa's MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com