tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post159219136086106612..comments2024-01-22T00:46:35.341-08:00Comments on Our Diabetic Life: Choosing HopeMerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-32494996164343957222012-03-11T20:09:17.872-07:002012-03-11T20:09:17.872-07:00Oh Meri-we are still praying! You are such a wond...Oh Meri-we are still praying! You are such a wonderful writer, and you are so worthy of so much love and so many prayers. I hope you can receive all the love, I know you are amazing at giving. ; ) Girl, I love to hear the hope in your voice-God will carry you through. We are still thinking of you, sweet friend! Big hugs to all of you! HollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864147601205439993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-76148621206482561982012-03-06T17:52:54.775-08:002012-03-06T17:52:54.775-08:00Meri... your words are simply amazing.... obviousl...Meri... your words are simply amazing.... obviously you and Ryan and the boys make up an amazing family filled with faith, hope, and love... your blogs always inspire me, make me laugh, or cry. I wish there were more people like you in the world and I wish I had your unfaltering outlook on everything, even in the toughest of times. May God bless you and keep your family safe. I know we have never met in person, but it is not difficult to know you through your writing. Thank you!!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09021063639716503930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-35754821315701202392012-03-06T14:21:18.476-08:002012-03-06T14:21:18.476-08:00You are all so incredible, When I called my Mom th...You are all so incredible, When I called my Mom this morning, I cried, and she did too when I told her what had happened in your family. I wish I lived close by so I could do something more, but know that me, all my family, and the entire Williamsburg Retirement Community in Logan are praying for you and yours! We have faith that you are in good hands, and that God does answer prayers! :) (((HUGS & LOVE)))))Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05219957703310589818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-78877742073864839452012-03-06T05:14:58.841-08:002012-03-06T05:14:58.841-08:00Schuhmacher Family...you continue to inspire the W...Schuhmacher Family...you continue to inspire the World ... yet again. Love and Prayers being sent your way 24/7 BABY!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-80768382937113410842012-03-05T20:28:34.940-08:002012-03-05T20:28:34.940-08:00Another voice wishing you all well.Another voice wishing you all well.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103575171677162731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-70861610467859046742012-03-05T19:57:41.752-08:002012-03-05T19:57:41.752-08:00Your family's choice of hope is a miracle. Gla...Your family's choice of hope is a miracle. Glad you're getting so much support - and for each message you do hear, there are hundreds of other people wishing you well behind them.Kristinhttp://lukesdday.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-90592766166013764702012-03-05T18:39:01.195-08:002012-03-05T18:39:01.195-08:00I love that quote - thank you for sharing that! It...I love that quote - thank you for sharing that! It's beautiful. You are indeed full of grace and a huge inspiration to so many. Wishing you continued hope, peace, love and healing.KerryChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04921886234657553154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-39305046203477965342012-03-05T13:45:23.085-08:002012-03-05T13:45:23.085-08:00You have always inspired me... on the days when we...You have always inspired me... on the days when we are struggling to battle the d-monster, I'd read your blog and see your grace in dealing with it x3. I'm praying for your continued faith, hope, and healing!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586345335424142815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-56211777464605396632012-03-05T12:55:05.467-08:002012-03-05T12:55:05.467-08:00My boys and I heard your story and we are praying ...My boys and I heard your story and we are praying here in So Cal. We also had the prayers of hundreds and thousands for our dad last year, and had a miraculous recovery. We know of the tangible peace and faith and calm in a very scary time. It's amazing. Changed my life.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10521166534877231254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-46122803758531050442012-03-05T12:22:58.788-08:002012-03-05T12:22:58.788-08:00Faith, love and hope are some of His greatest gift...Faith, love and hope are some of His greatest gifts. Wishing you continued peace and love, and that all of us can choose hope with such courage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-36269580978914825792012-03-05T11:22:07.336-08:002012-03-05T11:22:07.336-08:00Your family has been such an inspiration to ours s...Your family has been such an inspiration to ours since our son was diagnosed with diabetes. You have made me laugh and cry several times throughout our journey with diabetes, and to have your family now be receiving back a bit of the love and support you have provided to countless others is a wonderful thing. You've got a nice hunk of people now praying for your family in the adoption community as well.... so not only continued prayers for feeling, but prayers for continued love and warmth and peace to wrap up all of you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10542648067023602268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-27166285416971216972012-03-05T10:31:04.660-08:002012-03-05T10:31:04.660-08:00You and your family are so often in my thoughts an...You and your family are so often in my thoughts and prayers.. I have also asked my family, our church and many others to remember your family in prayer..God is in control!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14934596244945217384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-32608363245733755282012-03-05T09:05:25.605-08:002012-03-05T09:05:25.605-08:00Love Ya (Even More) / Mean ItLove Ya (Even More) / Mean ItBennethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411395744352827620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-8066052903462669462012-03-05T08:12:58.460-08:002012-03-05T08:12:58.460-08:00You continue to amaze and inspire me...even when w...You continue to amaze and inspire me...even when we are supposed to be the ones holding you up! I choose HOPE!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818861980843167968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-23051398283135697582012-03-05T07:59:24.405-08:002012-03-05T07:59:24.405-08:00Beautiful post Meri. Our faith is strengthened th...Beautiful post Meri. Our faith is strengthened through our trials and storms. It's amazing to feel God's presence so close when you so desperately need Him. God bless you all!!!!Our Diabetic Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393427566036373398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-56502280950053306592012-03-05T07:36:57.012-08:002012-03-05T07:36:57.012-08:00Beautiful! And we choose Hope too. Much love and m...Beautiful! And we choose Hope too. Much love and many prayers from the Blass/Nimlos family.Allison Blassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-84619883367069414622012-03-05T07:35:42.540-08:002012-03-05T07:35:42.540-08:00Meri, your post is so inspiring. My hope is that G...Meri, your post is so inspiring. My hope is that God will continue to provide you with serenity and strength to deal with the odds. Keep your faith. You're in everyone's hearts.Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01932554784344704017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-2884223053976930392012-03-05T05:08:48.370-08:002012-03-05T05:08:48.370-08:00Ryan, Meri, and boys...I have been praying for you...Ryan, Meri, and boys...I have been praying for your family off and on since I began reading your blog. My mind could hardly comprehend Type 1 times 3, being the mom of a Type 1 myself. I often turn to your blog for words of encouragement when it comes to battling this disease. Last week, when I first heard about Ryan, I was overwhelmed with compassion and sadness. I have been standing in faith with your family daily for your miracle. Today's post was, once again, so powerful in overcoming doubt and despair with the greater message of HOPE and transformation. Amazing! Thank you for inspiring others in your own time of need. May our faithful Heavenly Father continue to bless and keep you all.TEAMThompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513257598159115667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-76153160993857201802012-03-05T04:59:56.857-08:002012-03-05T04:59:56.857-08:00Love that quote you included...So beautiful. Despa...Love that quote you included...So beautiful. Despair can truly suffocate. I know it has ruined life for many. Thankfully, you're living and seeing with faith in God...where all his possible through his will...you're on my mind all the time. I'm so happy those messages are also bringing your husband hope...sometimes it just takes something little to speak to someone...AmyAmy@Diapeepeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155562802806704713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-83148416204530323172012-03-05T02:56:28.997-08:002012-03-05T02:56:28.997-08:00It's so good to hear from you Meri. We are all...It's so good to hear from you Meri. We are all thinking of you, praying for you and we are holding you in our hearts. Sending you love, my friend.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137611120689810820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-55304143302349451422012-03-05T02:54:04.788-08:002012-03-05T02:54:04.788-08:00Thank you for your words of hope. I also have a c...Thank you for your words of hope. I also have a child with type 1 diabetes and am going through another trial in my life. Somertimes its so easy to despair. Some days are filled with joy and others despair. I am trying to be hopeful each day. Your words have encouraged me to hope. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-15460454791328147762012-03-05T01:45:37.871-08:002012-03-05T01:45:37.871-08:00You speak of faith and it hits home for our family...You speak of faith and it hits home for our family. When I was pregnant with my last child my husband was also given a cancer diagnosis. We quickly learned about "faith" on a much deeper level. My husband had a highly curable type, and hes now in remission for three years. But when it came time to name our child, I wanted something indicative of the time, her name is Estelle "Faith". No greater word or act sums up the journey of cancer. I hope you continue to have the comfort that faith brings because it's through faith the miracles happen. <br />Much love and concern, your cousin,<br />Stacey SlaneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-19847806750045883612012-03-05T01:09:46.179-08:002012-03-05T01:09:46.179-08:00Ryan and Meri, I'm trying to lift you all up i...Ryan and Meri, I'm trying to lift you all up in prayers whenever I have a few minutes. God bless you and your family at this time, I can't think of an adjective to capture it. Thanks for taking the time to write all of us.Bernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936264471078732019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-2201066002988241292012-03-04T22:34:01.158-08:002012-03-04T22:34:01.158-08:00The lord works in mysterious ways. I have two chil...The lord works in mysterious ways. I have two children with type 1 diabetes too. Thank you for sharing with us. Its awesome how networking has made parents of diabetic children and diabetics not feel so alone. May God bless you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-37291781423703148282012-03-04T22:02:14.912-08:002012-03-04T22:02:14.912-08:00Wow. My dear friend, you speak words of life to me...Wow. My dear friend, you speak words of life to me.susan o'rourkenoreply@blogger.com