I have never met any of y’all but stumbled across your blog. Since then your family and Ian and Larissa have been in my prayers every day. Praise the Lord that Ian is home! I will continue to pray Ian wakes up!
Glad to hear Ian is home. Praise God he will be with you guys everyday. No more driving back and forth to Pittsburgh constantly. Praying with you guys that the comforts of home will stir him and wake him up. Paula Miller
This day must have had so many emotions come with it. I am so glad he is home. No more long drives to Pittsburgh.
You must have been trained well to care for Ian because although you said you klutzed around, it sounded like you did a great job, and Ian was glad to be home.
Praise God that round-the-clock care was approved… Now we just need to pray that staffing will start…
Thank you for taking the time to update us in the midst of your very full, exhausting day.
I’ve never met any of you , but found this blog on my computer that someone else must have looked up and have been following since ( a few mos. now ). I am a caregiver for a young man who is alot like your sweet Ian. Thanks for sharing Ian’s story with us. I am praying for him and you all and Praising our Lord Jesus for Ian’s continuing recovery.
So excited for what this news represents. I continue to pray for Ian every day, and that God would use this new addition to your home to heal him completely. “We who have fled for refuge have a strong encouragement; to hold fast to the hope God as set before us.” Hebrews 6:18b-19
How wonderful for Ian and you! Praise God! The Lord is not finished with this adventure yet and thank you for sharing it with us! Remember that we’re here for you in whatever way you need us – just ask. In the meantime, we will be praying for Ian to wake complete’y. SLD
I too have never met any of you but stumbled upon your blog. It is now the first thing I check every morning and I pray often for Ian and your family. God bless you all for your strength throughout this ordeal.
Thought of you more than usual yesterday. So glad that Ian is home where he will see and feel your love 24/7. You guys are amazing! Praying for a complete healing. Maryann Plesnicher
I was thinking of all of you off and on all day yesterday and praying for you often. So glad to hear that Ian is finally home and that his transport went well. You may feel like you are “klutzing” your way through. However, God has designed you guys to be able to care for Ian better than anyone in many ways as you have the greatest love for Ian and his very best interest at heart. He will guide your every step and give you wisdom when you feel your lack of it. I am continuing to pray for Ian to wake up! -Ann Gatchell
Welcome home Ian. I hope you have a nice day and enjoy your family all around you. I’m really glad your home. Lydia kept telling me you were coming home during our bike ride. She was really happy! I will keep praying for you every night.
I am from Indiana, PA though I have many people. I know many people that go to church with you and your family, but I have not met any of you. I have been reading this site daily since I found out about it and I have been praying for all of you. I don’t know why I haven’t posted up until this point, but I felt like today I should welcome Ian home. Welcome home, Ian!
I will continue to daily pray that Ian wakes up and for God to continue to give you strength and many blessings each day.
God is good. . . .always and in everything. “Blessed be the name of the Lord, from this time forth and forever. From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised. The Lord is high above all nations; His glory is above the heavens.” Psalm 113:2-4 love,love,love, the halls
So glad to hear the happy news…all of us readers have been waiting for Ian to get home, and have been walking along this path with you. It’s wonderful news.
I pray for you an ever increasing confidence in caring for Ian, an ever increasing confidence that God has the solution before you even know to ask the question, and that the surroundings of home and family will bring a sense of peace to Ian as he continues to wake up.
Every time I come here, I sense the presence of God. Often it is so strong that it leaves me in tears. I know you would not have asked for this unusual ministry, but please know that all of us as your audience are learning and growing with you. We appreciate that you are so real and honest about the questions, the perplexions, the tiring wait for life to return to normal. May God give you “strength as your day” as you develop “a new normal”. I’m just one more person who doesn’t know you, but who follows the blog prayerfully. This really is the family of God!
anonymous
November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
I have never met any of y’all but stumbled across your blog. Since then your family and Ian and Larissa have been in my prayers every day. Praise the Lord that Ian is home! I will continue to pray Ian wakes up!
anonymous
November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
Praising God for this milestone! Praying that those family members and friends giving care will be strengthened! And, yes, Ian wake up! -TimK
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 3:11 am
Yippee! Yippee! Our God is so good. We can surely we can depend on His continued care!
Sandy Kimmel
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 3:29 am
Glad to hear Ian is home. Praise God he will be with you guys everyday. No more driving back and forth to Pittsburgh constantly. Praying with you guys that the comforts of home will stir him and wake him up.
Paula Miller
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 4:57 am
This day must have had so many emotions come with it.
I am so glad he is home. No more long drives to Pittsburgh.
You must have been trained well to care for Ian because although you said you klutzed around, it sounded like you did a great job, and Ian was glad to be home.
Praise God that round-the-clock care was approved… Now we just need to pray that staffing will start…
Thank you for taking the time to update us in the midst of your very full, exhausting day.
Always praying…
Vicki G.
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 5:58 am
I’ve never met any of you , but found this blog on my computer that someone else must have looked up and have been following since ( a few mos. now ). I am a caregiver for a young man who is alot like your sweet Ian. Thanks for sharing Ian’s story with us. I am praying for him and you all and Praising our Lord Jesus for Ian’s continuing recovery.
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 11:18 am
So excited for what this news represents. I continue to pray for Ian every day, and that God would use this new addition to your home to heal him completely. “We who have fled for refuge have a strong encouragement; to hold fast to the hope God as set before us.” Hebrews 6:18b-19
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 11:21 am
How wonderful for Ian and you! Praise God! The Lord is not finished with this adventure yet and thank you for sharing it with us! Remember that we’re here for you in whatever way you need us – just ask. In the meantime, we will be praying for Ian to wake complete’y.
SLD
Ellen T
May 1, 2007 at 12:17 pm
Ian is so blessed to have such a wonderful family and friends!!
Good to hear her made it home ok and that things are moving along.
Ellen
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 12:30 pm
So happy to hear GREAT NEWS !
You are in my thoughts and prayers..
God Bless You SO Much !
Phyllis
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 12:38 pm
I too have never met any of you but stumbled upon your blog. It is now the first thing I check every morning and I pray often for Ian and your family. God bless you all for your strength throughout this ordeal.
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 12:39 pm
Thought of you more than usual yesterday. So glad that Ian is home where he will see and feel your love 24/7. You guys are amazing!
Praying for a complete healing.
Maryann Plesnicher
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Great sooo glad Ian is finally home where he belongs!!!!! praying for Ian to wake up
Becca
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Great sooo glad Ian is finally home where he belongs!!!!! praying for Ian to wake up
Becca
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 1:42 pm
WHOO-HOO!
Praise God!
Still praying!
Mary Ann K.
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 1:45 pm
I was thinking of all of you off and on all day yesterday and praying for you often. So glad to hear that Ian is finally home and that his transport went well. You may feel like you are “klutzing” your way through. However, God has designed you guys to be able to care for Ian better than anyone in many ways as you have the greatest love for Ian and his very best interest at heart. He will guide your every step and give you wisdom when you feel your lack of it. I am continuing to pray for Ian to wake up!
-Ann Gatchell
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Welcome home Ian. I hope you have a nice day and enjoy your family all around you. I’m really glad your home. Lydia kept telling me you were coming home during our bike ride. She was really happy!
I will keep praying for you every night.
Parker Scherf
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 4:23 pm
I am from Indiana, PA though I have many people. I know many people that go to church with you and your family, but I have not met any of you. I have been reading this site daily since I found out about it and I have been praying for all of you. I don’t know why I haven’t posted up until this point, but I felt like today I should welcome Ian home.
Welcome home, Ian!
I will continue to daily pray that Ian wakes up and for God to continue to give you strength and many blessings each day.
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 5:42 pm
wow – im praying for you. i wonder how you all are right in this moment, taking care of Ian…
I’m praying that God sustains you in this moment.
rebekah
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 5:48 pm
It is great to see that Ian is home! Just a few lyrics from an amazing worship song…
In the chaos, in confusion
I know Youre Sovereign still
In the moment of my weakness
You give me grace to do Your will
There is no one else for me
None but Jesus
Crucified to set me free
Now I live to bring Him praise
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 6:03 pm
God is good. . . .always and in everything.
“Blessed be the name of the Lord, from this time forth and forever. From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised. The Lord is high above all nations; His glory is above the heavens.” Psalm 113:2-4
love,love,love,
the halls
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 6:49 pm
So glad to hear the happy news…all of us readers have been waiting for Ian to get home, and have been walking along this path with you. It’s wonderful news.
Still praying,
Celeste
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 9:45 pm
Praise the Lord!
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 9:55 pm
So glad that he’s home! We’re praying for all of you.
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 9:58 pm
Praise God! this is soo good to hear. Praying for you all.
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Praise jesus! God is so good.
becca
Matthieu and Amber Croce
May 1, 2007 at 11:01 pm
yay yay yay yay!!!!!!!!!
wake up, ian!
anonymous
May 1, 2007 at 11:57 pm
I pray for you an ever increasing confidence in caring for Ian, an ever increasing confidence that God has the solution before you even know to ask the question, and that the surroundings of home and family will bring a sense of peace to Ian as he continues to wake up.
anonymous
May 2, 2007 at 2:24 pm
Every time I come here, I sense the presence of God. Often it is so strong that it leaves me in tears. I know you would not have asked for this unusual ministry, but please know that all of us as your audience are learning and growing with you. We appreciate that you are so real and honest about the questions, the perplexions, the tiring wait for life to return to normal. May God give you “strength as your day” as you develop “a new normal”. I’m just one more person who doesn’t know you, but who follows the blog prayerfully. This really is the family of God!