tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post3163302735345734480..comments2024-01-22T00:46:35.341-08:00Comments on Our Diabetic Life: He promisedMerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-62951413158280765312012-09-16T15:10:49.953-07:002012-09-16T15:10:49.953-07:00Meri, I'm sorry to learn of Ryan's death b...Meri, I'm sorry to learn of Ryan's death but you express yourself beautifully when writing about him, your life together, and your boys. Prayers for you and your children. Blessings on the rest of your own journey.Carol Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930711637707595995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-83002765189557219762012-09-15T16:35:07.375-07:002012-09-15T16:35:07.375-07:00Another person adding a <3 to let you know I wa...Another person adding a <3 to let you know I was here. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834565473474357037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-4794834418531935722012-09-12T08:09:46.202-07:002012-09-12T08:09:46.202-07:00The enormity of it must be overwhelming, and at th...The enormity of it must be overwhelming, and at the same time, the outpouring of love for Ryan is amazing. Thinking of you and your family.Cory and Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11630337123915433469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-21037724123213490732012-09-12T05:46:17.808-07:002012-09-12T05:46:17.808-07:00Your blog is so inspiring . . .and I truly BELIEVE...Your blog is so inspiring . . .and I truly BELIEVE too that Ryan's promise is right . . .all will be well . . .after all he said it with a P . . .not a B and that makes all the difference . . .Love to you sweet Meri . . .continued loving thoughts and prayers for you every day.Cdejuliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318120540326124070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-12420027803277297492012-09-11T22:06:25.212-07:002012-09-11T22:06:25.212-07:00Every day your faith and strength inspire me.
Sen...Every day your faith and strength inspire me.<br /><br />Sending more love and hugs that you can imagine, <3Alexis Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671634676455946839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-76401651744939816762012-09-11T19:30:49.643-07:002012-09-11T19:30:49.643-07:00I wish you peace, Meri. My family is praying for ...I wish you peace, Meri. My family is praying for yours. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556301372427216486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-53916983634660327782012-09-11T19:00:23.321-07:002012-09-11T19:00:23.321-07:00I read this to my mom today (as I have read to her...I read this to my mom today (as I have read to her many of your posts). We both cried so much through it (as we have through some of your other posts). We are praying, Meri. Such ABSOLUTELY beautiful LOVE you have shared and continue to share. His promise will surely hold you up.Lori Wetzelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-43491234031339481392012-09-11T17:36:19.862-07:002012-09-11T17:36:19.862-07:00I heart you Meri. You married a great, great man. ...I heart you Meri. You married a great, great man. He and HE keeps his promises, I just know it. Sending you love from PA.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137611120689810820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-59927423592356764202012-09-11T17:18:09.758-07:002012-09-11T17:18:09.758-07:00I love you Meri. You and the boys. What a tribute....I love you Meri. You and the boys. What a tribute. While reading I couldn't help but be reminded of a truth that Ryan understood...sometimes our needs are met through others. Ryan knew this. He knew the many communities that you are part of and how much you are loved. He KNOWS it will be ok because he knows your needs will be met through the many people and communities that surround you. Lots of love and prayers from my home to yours. xxxoooShamae (Ghost written by Loren her hubby)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14642220903846468776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-38200615510333321992012-09-11T15:50:59.726-07:002012-09-11T15:50:59.726-07:00I do not know you personally, but read your blog b...I do not know you personally, but read your blog because I have a son with T1. What a story you are living out...My heart absolutely breaks for you and your family and I am amazed and inspired by your faith, strength and heartfelt words. I always remind myself that God doesn't give us anything that we cannot handle... which doesn't mean that we have to welcome all that comes our way, but that we can go through it trusting in Him. I pray that you continue to trust God and find strength and comfort in those that love you. With your faith, everything WILL be okay! My prayers continue for you and your family. <br /><br />KC in KSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-37576882363443703842012-09-11T15:50:35.322-07:002012-09-11T15:50:35.322-07:00You and your precious boys will be ok. What a gift...You and your precious boys will be ok. What a gift he gave you and the boys before he continued on to his next journey. I have tears reading this and to hear the great love that all of you have for each other is just amazing. Remember "I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it". Love to you and your family Meri, you have been in my thoughts.Bonita Bliss Sissonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-84944655108739390322012-09-11T15:47:04.444-07:002012-09-11T15:47:04.444-07:00I'm with Reyna... sometimes, I don't know ...I'm with Reyna... sometimes, I don't know what to say, but want to leave a mark that I was here, and I'm thinking of you and the indisputable grace you show at a time like this. <br /><br />You are wonderful.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857046266371772742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-91526925468988739252012-09-11T13:53:57.232-07:002012-09-11T13:53:57.232-07:00I believe his promise is one that will happen, if ...I believe his promise is one that will happen, if for no other reason, because you are strong and you have the support of many who love you and the kids. While Ryan can't deliver on it personally, I think his promise was made with knowledge that everything, would in fact, be OK.Scott Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286529314567223617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-40841225614979473362012-09-11T13:29:50.077-07:002012-09-11T13:29:50.077-07:00Just wanted to say I love you and I so glad you ar...Just wanted to say I love you and I so glad you are seeing the good in his promise... we love youShannon@ The New Normal Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279602870904163459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-4852112026148044932012-09-11T13:27:31.037-07:002012-09-11T13:27:31.037-07:00Meri, he wouln't have promised if he didn'...Meri, he wouln't have promised if he didn't know, deep down inside, that everything will be ok. He's watching over you and the boys...keeping his promise. Love and (((hugs))) (the big bear kind).Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16740128447869682615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-77286120958772100322012-09-11T13:09:35.060-07:002012-09-11T13:09:35.060-07:00You don't know me. I know very few people in t...You don't know me. I know very few people in the DOC, but I read your blog. I just wanted to say that I am very sorry for all that your family has been through, but I agree that everything will be alright. You have love and strength that you are just beginning to discover the depths of. Your boys have the same. You will all do things that you never knew you had the strength for, but do not be afraid. You can do, and you can do it well. Everything will be ok. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-51755376883234799782012-09-11T12:44:36.037-07:002012-09-11T12:44:36.037-07:00Thank you for reminding me today and yesterday and...Thank you for reminding me today and yesterday and tomorrow what this life is all about. Your struggles expressed through your words are humbling and inspiring all in one! You must need a big home on the other side and that is why Ryan went on ahead to prepare for your beautiful family. He will be in the air that you breath, the sunsets, the rain storms, the smiles, the hardships. Look for him, he is there. Afterall that is what eternity is all about. We aren't left alone, sometimes we just need to look harder to find them!!! Thank you for grounding me today and reminding me of the covenants I made with my family. It is incredible what we know, what Ryan knows. Heavenly Father sure is a wonderful loving Father. Don't throw up too much or too long either. This new journey in your life, there is a reason, He will let you know when the time is right. :) Smiles and hugs! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-44571226971552724412012-09-11T12:19:48.007-07:002012-09-11T12:19:48.007-07:00Meri, you write so beautifully that when you put w...Meri, you write so beautifully that when you put words on a page, I feel like I am there with you. You have SUCH a gift and have chosen to use it so well, giving hope to so many. So many people will read this and know that they too, will be OK. We love you (even those who have only met you through the wonders of the internet) and WILL be with you each step. <br /><br />With you in spirit and heart, Anna P Anna Presswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13837041681638346056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-73026436382565410332012-09-11T11:47:09.777-07:002012-09-11T11:47:09.777-07:00I love hearing you say that you feel enveloped in ...I love hearing you say that you feel enveloped in LOVE! I know that your special angel has a hand in orchestrating that. Love you MTW!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818861980843167968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-61683578255357033002012-09-11T11:41:17.214-07:002012-09-11T11:41:17.214-07:00Thank you for continuing to inspire us with sharin...Thank you for continuing to inspire us with sharing yourself so expressively, Meri, and with such extraordinary strength. Saturday's service was moving and beautiful. franceshttp://southernsonomacountrylife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-15813126022379381142012-09-11T11:39:23.567-07:002012-09-11T11:39:23.567-07:00Beautiful, inspiring & I <3 you so much!Beautiful, inspiring & I <3 you so much! k2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-88075637918235655662012-09-11T11:36:25.122-07:002012-09-11T11:36:25.122-07:00I have never met Ryan, but I know from everything ...I have never met Ryan, but I know from everything that you have written about him, he is up in heaven making sure that you and the boys are OK. Kelly Boothhttp://kellywpa.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-52950416181414823712012-09-11T11:34:27.328-07:002012-09-11T11:34:27.328-07:00Beautiful and inspiring... Just like you. Hugs to ...Beautiful and inspiring... Just like you. Hugs to you and the boys. Love you Meri!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030783893373288244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-64636587770550519562012-09-11T11:33:52.681-07:002012-09-11T11:33:52.681-07:00More than words. More than words. LaLahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17278430665049354027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-69151709317623458032012-09-11T10:53:17.841-07:002012-09-11T10:53:17.841-07:00<3 I second Reyna's heart. Just want you ...<3 I second Reyna's heart. Just want you to know I'm here.Amy Ledererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234638502645023830noreply@blogger.com