Vacation
This picture is vacation last year. A picture this year would be pretty different.
Ian loves vacation. Especially last year, he worked so hard during the summer and all that he talked about was how he couldn’t wait to get to vacation. He could sleep as late as he wanted to and spend his days on the boat or laying on the dock. It is something he has done every year for 22 years. It’s the reunion with his cousins who are basically his sisters. Vacation is the epitome of summer to Ian and all of his family that goes each year.
So we’re off tomorrow morning for Lake Anna. We’re really not sure what to expect. Steve and the boys and the rest of the family are there now getting the house ready for Ian- building ramps and all. Please pray for wisdom for Steve and Mary as they care for Ian this weekend. Pray that Ian would do well and that this trip would bring so many memories back into his life. Pray that we would all be rejoicing that he is alive and well.
The blog will be quiet for a few days.
Thank you for praying.
Larissa
anonymous
August 3, 2007 at 12:31 pm
How kind of God to allow Ian to go on vacation this year! I”m excited for all of you to share this time together. Know that God will be with you this weekend. Praying for a blessed weekend with your family!
Lisa
anonymous
August 3, 2007 at 1:36 pm
I am thanking God that you are all getting to go on vacation and praying that it will help Ian to progress even further. I pray it is a time of refreshment for everyone.
Vicki G.
anonymous
August 3, 2007 at 2:39 pm
Larissa,
We will be praying that you will all have a great time with the Berger family!! I know the Hall’s will be so excited to see Ian….we are also praying for Ian’s grandmother…May the Lord give the entire family an extra dose of grace and love. Have a GREAT time!
anonymous
August 3, 2007 at 4:53 pm
Hoping that the family vacation touches Ian in a most profound way. May it be all that you hope for and then some.
God bless,
Maryann Plesnicher
anonymous
August 3, 2007 at 5:11 pm
All right!
Hope your vacation is great!
Blog may be silent, but us “prayors” won’t be!
Still praying!
Mary Ann K.
anonymous
August 3, 2007 at 6:42 pm
Dear Murphy’s and Larissa,
We purchased this Casting Crowns CD shortly after Ian’s accident. When I hear this song, you are who I think of.
I will continue to pray for each of you that our Jesus will continue to be your strength, comfort and peace.
Molly (Allshouse) Raraigh
Praise you in this storm Lyrics
Artist(Band):Casting Crowns
Praise You in This Storm
words by Mark Hall/music by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms
I was sure by now,God, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it’s still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
“I’m with you”
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.
Chorus:
And I’ll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I’ve cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can’t find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
“I’m with you”
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away
Chorus
I lift my eyes unto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes unto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
Chorus
anonymous
August 3, 2007 at 7:33 pm
Praying that the Lord will use this time for restoration and healing to another level.
Blessings on the Murphy’s and His protection surround you all!
Deb
August 4, 2007 at 4:23 am
I will certainly being praying that God will use this time as renewing for all of you. Lord, thank you that you have healed Ian to the point where Steve and Mary have confidence to attempt this! We serve a GREAT God!!!
Your sister,
linda anne
August 5, 2007 at 6:03 am
praying for good weather, and lazy afternoons…
linda anne
anonymous
August 5, 2007 at 2:55 pm
Thinking of you every day and praying. We will not be silent with God….GLA
anonymous
August 5, 2007 at 4:11 pm
hey Laris – I’m showing Grammy Stephens the Blog. She’s amazed!
Mom
I’m still praying for both of you
Grammy Stephens
anonymous
August 6, 2007 at 5:16 am
i heard ALL about your vacation last year from Reb and Em. I can’t wait to hear what the LORD does this year. I am praying for all of ya’ll.
danielle
anonymous
August 6, 2007 at 12:30 pm
I pray you all have a great vacation!! I am praying for Ian and the rest of the family.
Moriah Freeman
(CCL)
anonymous
August 24, 2007 at 8:38 pm
I am amazed by the gift of loving your boyfriend so deeply you are displaying here. I want to learn to love like that. I use to only yearn to be loved like that. I am praying …
Melissa Hastings