Congratulations, Ian and Larissa! I don't even know you personally, but I've been following the blog and praying for months – and this just made me so happy 🙂 May God's richest blessings be with you!
This is an amazing piece of Christmas news!!!!! There are no words to emphasize the hearty congratulations in my heart! Congratulations and we can"t wait to hear more!!!!!!!!! Sara Brode
Ian and Larissa, CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a glorious testimony to the grace and goodness of God. you are an inspiration in the way you reflect the glory of God. One can't help but see Jesus more clearly when they look at the two of you. So excited for you. Merry Christmas. -Bill Haughery
NO WAY! WOOHOO!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! This season of Ian's recovery has certainly been a trial that has produced much patience and has revealed God's grace and mercy! I'm so excited for you both!
That is wonderful news 🙂 and a fantastic Christmas present 🙂 So happy for you both. Give us the romantic details (as I know that Ian would do something special for you!) Congrats to you both Larissa and Ian 🙂
My heart overflows with tears of joy for both of you! May God continue to bless you and use you to extend His hand of mercy and love through your lives together. God is great and your lives demonstrate the Great Love He has for you which fills me with hope.
OH, praise God! He has blessed you two with a love that others can see in your eyes. May our God and Father continue to bless your lives, AND may you two continue to be a blessing to all of us. Rene
SO COMPLETELY EXCITED FOR YOU TWO!!!!!!!!! I have been hoping for awhile that this would happen soon! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Thanks for sharing it with us.
I too am teary and have never met you all! How exciting, not just for you but for all the folks who follow your blog. God is good and I beleive this brings Him glory! We have been praying for years and will continue to pray and praise God. Thanks for letting us watch.
Congratulations! I don't know you but have been following the blog for a couple years now – I'm the Mother of Rose, from IUP, who was in a class with Ian. . . This post put a huge smile on my face! May GOD continue to richly bless you both! More details, please!
CONGRATULATIONS Larissa and Ian. We are Sooooooooo happy for you. May God's blessing be with you as you will be taking this big step forwrd. May God's love shower your every moment together in your new life. God is great. Happy new year. Continue to pray. Azad
Great news you 2!! 🙂 I pray that God continues to bless this relationship as it leads to God's great gift of marriage! 🙂 Keep spreading His light! Congrats!!
That really is the best post yet!!! So jazzed for you two! This news has blessed my day!! May 2010 be full of many great & wonderful things for you guys! Maryann Plesnicher
Wow! Knock us off our seats, why don't ya? Holy cow, this is awesome! Sweet! God has been very good to you guys, granting miracle after miracle. Have fun, you two lovebirds!
I've been following your blog for a long time and praying for Ian. I'm so happy for you and feel like I know you personally. I'll continue to pray for both of you.
Just back from holidays and so happy to hear your news. Woo hoo! Trusting that our kind God will keep holding and shaping you both in his image. What a wonderful opportunity it will be to keep living out in your relationship God's faithful love for us. Enjoy this season… Still praying and rejoicing and thanking God for the encouragement that you are to me. Your sister in Christ in Chile, Jo
This is really fabulous news! What a journey you already have had and the two of you have persevered through it all! I am praying that God will richly bless you and your marriage and that you will be a living testimony to others about everlasting true love that can only come from and through our Lord Jesus.
BoldLion
November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
Wow! Wonderful news to hear that! I was wondering when he would ask you for your hand!
I will be praying for you all!
Merry Christmas!
Hungry to eat His Word,
'Guerite ~ BoldLion
anonymous
November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
Congratulations, Ian and Larissa! I don't even know you personally, but I've been following the blog and praying for months – and this just made me so happy 🙂 May God's richest blessings be with you!
anonymous
November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
Praise God! I am so very, very happy for you – what a wonderful Christmas present!
Thank you for sharing the fantastic news. 🙂
As always, in our thoughts and prayers!
E, T, L, H, and G
anonymous
November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
Woo-Hoo! Congratulations!
anonymous
December 24, 2009 at 10:00 pm
What wonderful news! Congratulations, Ian and Larissa!!
From a sister in Christ who follows your blog and prays for you
Hanna
December 24, 2009 at 10:03 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Ellen T
December 24, 2009 at 10:29 pm
WOW!!!
Sacha
December 24, 2009 at 10:38 pm
congrats!!!!
still praying for you, from Russia
anonymous
December 24, 2009 at 10:44 pm
This is an amazing piece of Christmas news!!!!! There are no words to emphasize the hearty congratulations in my heart! Congratulations and we can"t wait to hear more!!!!!!!!!
Sara Brode
anonymous
December 24, 2009 at 11:28 pm
God is great!! Merry Christmas!
anonymous
December 25, 2009 at 1:26 am
I've been following this blog for a very long time, and seeing this post makes me so happy–I got a little teary. Congratulations to the both of you!
Lydia
December 25, 2009 at 1:34 am
Congratulations!!
anonymous
December 25, 2009 at 1:42 am
YAY! Congratulations Ian and Larissa! 🙂 We are very happy for you guys.
Mark and Emma
anonymous
December 25, 2009 at 2:43 am
Congratulations! And Merry Christmas!
emily
December 25, 2009 at 3:16 am
Okay so I'm not sure I've ever commented before but…
that is amazing and beautiful and wonderful and fantastic and incredible and, and, and…
EVERYTHING GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
anonymous
December 25, 2009 at 9:08 am
That's wonderful! Congratulations. 🙂 ~toni roth
Natasa
December 25, 2009 at 11:20 am
Congratulation! May God bless you both.
anonymous
December 25, 2009 at 1:23 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!
always praying for you,
p
anonymous
December 25, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Hooray!! Warmest congratulations!
Cynthia Haughery
bhaughery
December 25, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Ian and Larissa, CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a glorious testimony to the grace and goodness of God. you are an inspiration in the way you reflect the glory of God. One can't help but see Jesus more clearly when they look at the two of you. So excited for you. Merry Christmas.
-Bill Haughery
Sarah
December 25, 2009 at 3:04 pm
i can't wait! love you guys. congratulations :). i can't wait to see your ring in person, larissa.
sarah a.
All 8 of Us
December 25, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Wow!! Congratulations!! But we need details, details,… 🙂
Rejoicing with you !!!
Blessings,
kathi Baillie
(SGC Cherry Hill, NJ)
Lisa
December 25, 2009 at 5:23 pm
NO WAY! WOOHOO!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! This season of Ian's recovery has certainly been a trial that has produced much patience and has revealed God's grace and mercy! I'm so excited for you both!
anonymous
December 25, 2009 at 6:42 pm
We are SOOO happy for you both!! Many blessings!!!!
Maria
anonymous
December 25, 2009 at 6:57 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! what a christmas gift:)
Transitions and Trends
December 25, 2009 at 6:58 pm
i have been hoping and waiting for this news. i am sooo happy i cant stop smiling.
bekah kessler
anonymous
December 25, 2009 at 10:16 pm
So awesome!! congratulations!!!!!
anonymous
December 26, 2009 at 1:08 am
That is wonderful news 🙂 and a fantastic Christmas present 🙂 So happy for you both. Give us the romantic details (as I know that Ian would do something special for you!) Congrats to you both Larissa and Ian 🙂
Goshow
December 26, 2009 at 1:21 am
Congratulations, Larissa & Ian!! Kelly told me the news when she got here today – saw it on facebook!! We'll be keeping you in our prayers!
Love,
Lucy & Rod
anonymous
December 26, 2009 at 1:50 am
Congratulations!!!!! <:))))). I am so happy for the two of you. I continue my prayers for you and the entire Murphy family. Sandi
Jack and Gina Plain
December 26, 2009 at 2:39 am
O Happy Day!
anonymous
December 26, 2009 at 3:28 am
What an amazing story you two have! Congratulations!!
anonymous
December 26, 2009 at 3:45 am
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Tell me everything!
And…..Praise the Lord!
Leah (from the Reading church.)
anonymous
December 26, 2009 at 3:58 am
AAAWWWW!!!! Congratulations!
jenny white
Rebecca
December 26, 2009 at 4:06 am
Congratulations! What wonderful news!
Becky
anonymous
December 26, 2009 at 12:28 pm
With delight and excitement for you both!
-The Donovans from CLC
anonymous
December 26, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Congratulations! I pray that God will continue to bless and work through you during your marriage.
Heidi
December 26, 2009 at 1:14 pm
My heart overflows with tears of joy for both of you! May God continue to bless you and use you to extend His hand of mercy and love through your lives together. God is great and your lives demonstrate the Great Love He has for you which fills me with hope.
anonymous
December 26, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Congratulations and God's richest blessings on you both – so happy for you!
Lotinskys
anonymous
December 26, 2009 at 2:37 pm
That is absolutely wonderful news! Sending my very best wishes and continuing to pray for you.
Barb Ammerman
anonymous
December 26, 2009 at 2:43 pm
~Dear Larissa and Ian ~
CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES ……..May 2010 be filled with HAPPINESS…SMILES….and Comforting Moments..
Many Blessings and Peace Be with you !
Phyllis
anonymous
December 26, 2009 at 3:02 pm
OH, praise God! He has blessed you two with a love that others can see in your eyes. May our God and Father continue to bless your lives, AND may you two continue to be a blessing to all of us. Rene
anonymous
December 26, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Congratulations! I can't wait to hear the details!
Love,
Krista H.
anonymous
December 26, 2009 at 7:09 pm
WOW! No Way! That is GREAT news!
Please….more details.
Happy for you all!!!!
Wendy in MD
cori
December 26, 2009 at 9:26 pm
yesssssssssssssss!!!!!!
so so so excited.
congratulations.
seriously.
seriously.
<3 cori
Sue
December 26, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Such wonderful news!! We are so happy for you both. God is so good.
Sue for the Minich clan
anonymous
December 27, 2009 at 1:34 am
CONGRATS!!!!!!! Larissa and Ian… I'm sooooooooo excited for you both!!!!! God bless you both!!!!!!!
<3 Jana
Bernadine
December 27, 2009 at 1:52 am
Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you both.
Praying for you always.
anonymous
December 27, 2009 at 2:11 am
How great is our God! What happy, happy news. Congratulations, Ian and Larissa!! When? Where? -JAR
Vicki
December 27, 2009 at 2:49 am
YEAH!!!!!!
Praise God for this wonderful news… I am so excited for you both.
Congratulations!
anonymous
December 27, 2009 at 5:39 am
Congratulations to both of you!! What an amazing testimony you have. Praying God's richest blessings on you!
Lynn
Annie
December 27, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Wow! Congratulations!
Joy Z
December 27, 2009 at 2:41 pm
SO COMPLETELY EXCITED FOR YOU TWO!!!!!!!!! I have been hoping for awhile that this would happen soon! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Thanks for sharing it with us.
anonymous
December 28, 2009 at 2:07 am
I too am teary and have never met you all! How exciting, not just for you but for all the folks who follow your blog. God is good and I beleive this brings Him glory! We have been praying for years and will continue to pray and praise God. Thanks for letting us watch.
Praying in Knoxville,
Claire
Lauren
December 28, 2009 at 2:36 am
Hooooooorrrraaaayyyyyyy!!! May God help you and sustain you and deepen your love for one another and for him. Congrats to you both!!
Heidi
December 28, 2009 at 3:44 am
Congratulations!!!!! Wow! So Happy for you! 😀 😀 😀
Sara
December 28, 2009 at 4:58 am
BIG SMILES! Congratulations!
anonymous
December 28, 2009 at 5:25 am
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you both!
Today is my birthday, and this is probably the best news I could have wished for today!
MARILYN
December 28, 2009 at 12:42 pm
A HAPPY DAY IAN AND LARISSA.. THANKS FOR SHARING WITH US ALL CONGRATULATIONS!!!
anonymous
December 28, 2009 at 2:10 pm
This is a long time coming. 😀
What a great step! I wish you two all the best.
Katie (IUP)
anonymous
December 28, 2009 at 3:15 pm
WOW! That's great news to end the year with. Keep posting more details… like a date.
Praying
Steph B.
December 28, 2009 at 3:46 pm
awww Congrats!!!!
anonymous
December 28, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Wow!!! Congratulations from another stranger-on-earth but sister-in-Christ! : )
anonymous
December 29, 2009 at 3:15 pm
WOW!
Just back from Christmas vacation and to see this news! Like another Christmas present!
Congratulations and best wishes to you both!
…your love story continues…
Mary Ann K.
anonymous
December 29, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Congratulations! I don't know you but have been following the blog for a couple years now – I'm the Mother of Rose, from IUP, who was in a class with Ian. . . This post put a huge smile on my face! May GOD continue to richly bless you both! More details, please!
anonymous
December 30, 2009 at 3:04 am
CONGRATULATIONS Larissa and Ian. We are Sooooooooo happy for you. May God's blessing be with you as you will be taking this big step forwrd. May God's love shower your every moment together in your new life. God is great. Happy new year. Continue to pray.
Azad
babydoc
December 30, 2009 at 5:01 am
That really is the best post yet, I love you both like I'd met you…can't wait to hear the forthcoming news. Woohoo!!!
God bless
Liz, UK
anonymous
December 30, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Congratulations!
-Lauren H.
anonymous
December 30, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Ian and Larissa,
Congratulations on such wonderful news! It has been an amazing journey for both of you. May God bless you richly in this new season of life.
~ Paul and Lynn Boronow
Amber
December 31, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Great news you 2!! 🙂 I pray that God continues to bless this relationship as it leads to God's great gift of marriage! 🙂 Keep spreading His light! Congrats!!
anonymous
December 31, 2009 at 8:05 pm
That really is the best post yet!!!
So jazzed for you two!
This news has blessed my day!!
May 2010 be full of many great & wonderful things for you guys!
Maryann Plesnicher
Lauren
December 31, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Wow! Knock us off our seats, why don't ya? Holy cow, this is awesome! Sweet! God has been very good to you guys, granting miracle after miracle. Have fun, you two lovebirds!
anonymous
December 31, 2009 at 11:39 pm
I've been following your blog for a long time and praying for Ian. I'm so happy for you and feel like I know you personally. I'll continue to pray for both of you.
I'm looking forward to more details! 🙂
Valerie
anonymous
January 1, 2010 at 1:54 am
Just back from holidays and so happy to hear your news. Woo hoo! Trusting that our kind God will keep holding and shaping you both in his image. What a wonderful opportunity it will be to keep living out in your relationship God's faithful love for us. Enjoy this season…
Still praying and rejoicing and thanking God for the encouragement that you are to me.
Your sister in Christ in Chile, Jo
anonymous
January 1, 2010 at 4:01 am
Congratualtions to both of you! You are an inspiration for many!
I am so happy for both of you! Best wishes on a happy union!
Wendy, NC
anonymous
January 1, 2010 at 4:02 am
So very happy for both of you!
Wendy, NC
Audra
January 1, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Halleluiah! That's wonderful! Congrats! God bless the two of you!
anonymous
January 4, 2010 at 1:35 am
You both are such an awesome story. Congratulations…
anonymous
January 4, 2010 at 5:16 am
This is really fabulous news! What a journey you already have had and the two of you have persevered through it all! I am praying that God will richly bless you and your marriage and that you will be a living testimony to others about everlasting true love that can only come from and through our Lord Jesus.
Rose
January 7, 2010 at 3:58 am
Such beautiful, wonderful news! Congratulations you two!
Jen
January 10, 2010 at 5:52 am
CONGRATULATIONS 🙂
Kelly
January 26, 2010 at 3:17 am
Wow, Congratulations!!!
A triple braided cord is not easily unraveled.
Ecclesiastes
Elaine
June 1, 2010 at 3:16 am
Soo happy!!