I still think about Ethan and his family, and wonder what he would be doing now? Hope you are all doing well. Best wishes to everyone in the new year.

I still think of Ethan often….he had such an impact on our congregation at MBC and in me personally. I still pray for you, Rachel!

I was telling my husband today (3/21/23) about Ethan and about his tremendous faith in God. Today is the last day of our vacation. My husband and I have spent the past week together, just recharging our spirits after a long, hard winter. We have felt crushed from all sides this past year. My diagnosis and struggles with ovarian cancer, multiple difficult surgeries this past year, a schizophrenia diagnosis for our oldest son, loss of a job that I've had for ten years becauseof the cancer, loss of two of my husband's siblings, a pancreatic cancer diagnosis for my sister, a terminal diagnosis for my mama. We've felt like we are being crushed on all sides. I was sitting in the passenger seat this afternoon and telling my husband about Ethan and how he said his cancer was a gift. How Ethan's struggles sharpened his eyes on the ultimate prize- to kneel before the Lord and hear "well done my good and faithful servant ". I told my husband about your wonderful, amazing 13 yo son who died the way he lived- Faithfully, with courage and strength. Ethan's life and his death have helped me understand what is truly important. I hope that I can be brave like Ethan, I hope that I too can live the remainder of my life with one goal- to hear those precious words from our Lord. "Well done my good and faithful servant ".
Ethans legacy lives on.

Rachel, long time since I posted to you, but I want you to know rarely dies a day go by that I don't remember Ethan & your family. I thank God for Ethan's faith & witness to the world for the love he felt all around him from God. I thank God for the ministry you provided to all of us who were fervently praying for a miracle, lessened pain, strength for you & your family, and afterwards, healing, comfort & eventual peace for all of you.

Some of your prayer partners still remember Ethan on his Heavenly Birthday date and comment to me how much "knowing him" meant to their lives & their own relationships.

Just felt led to say hi. My husband & I have moved to Minnesota, but most of the prayer partners, from all over the world, & I still stay in touch.

Take care & know you are still in my prayers.

Sincerely,

Sally Garvin Hysmith

I too think of Ethan often. He shared songs of his faith. I was drawn closer to God. Thank you for sharing your beautiful son's story. I read it daily. I cried too on the day he passed. Love and Hugs

Prayers for your family. Hard to believe Ethan's fight ended six years ago.

Looking through emails and saw this one. Praying for y'all. I miss seeing y'all! Sending Love and Hugs:)

I cannot believe six years have passed. Still think of your boy and family very often 💔🙏🏻

Ethan Hallmark will always be remembered as a special child who fought the big fight with unending faith and unbelievable courage. God bless Ethan and The Hallmark Family.

Prayers and continued peace for you all.