Michele, it’s no wonder Ryan loved you. This is such a beautiful glimpse into the wise and wonderful husband and Dad Ryan was and the strong, determined, and wise wife and Mom you are. True Christ-followers. You are sweet and precious. Your children are the best parts of both of you. My heart still grieves for all of you, Ryan’s family and your family.🙏❤️

Michele, this is so beautiful. Ryan has left a legacy to his family - even after he's left his physical body. What a gift he gave to your children with his letter to them. Wow. We think of you quite often and are glad to hear that God has sent many people to walk with you through your struggles. I can only imagine how difficult it would be. We will continue to pray for you, and you all will never leave our hearts.

I’ve been thinking about Ryan and you a lot lately. Not just because of the date, but because my father in law just received a bone marrow transplant with my husband as the donor. I asked Ryan a lot of questions as he went through his recovery and talked with him about the process not because I knew about my father in law, because I didn’t, but just because I wanted to know what he was going through. The insight he gave me was seriously invaluable. I knew what to expect and what to look for. I might have been scared about some of the things my father in law is going through otherwise. I’m grateful to have known Ryan for many reasons and this was just one more way he’s enriched my life. One of many. I miss him so much.

I’m glad I had a chance to read this update. Please know my thoughts are with you. ❤️❤️

So honest and well written! Thank you for sharing from your heart and being such an encouragement to others. Ryan's beautiful words continue to live on as he shares his heart for Christ with his children and others. May God continue to bless and comfort you and your family.

Beautiful words. I am encouraged by not only your great faith, but also seeing what a great faith Ryan had in our Lord. I am sure that I would have loved to meet him and know him. I guess I will meet him someday in heaven! Thank you for sharing your heart honestly, and I will continue to pray for you and the kids as you continue to walk this road of grief, but also walk filled with hope. So thankful to hear the Lord's provision for you. I look forward to another year of BSF with you.

Love you, Michele ❤️❤️❤️

Michele, thank you so much for writing this! It is beautiful ly written and reminds us all of what is most important in this life. Thank you for speaking heartfelt truth and being real about the struggles - but most of all for the truth of how God carries us through the good times and the bad. He carries us and when we walk through the deepest valley - He is there - and we feel Him and know His presence. It’s not what we want, but we know He is in it and He uses it to make us more like Him. I love that you included Ryan’s words! There is part of him that will always be with us - such a special guy - so grateful that we know we will see him again! Many continued prayers for you, you beautiful children and families.
Much love to you ❤️ Elaine

Since Ryan’s funeral I’ve been reading a lot of C. S. Lewis. I often think of Ryan when I do. I wish I had the opportunity to talk with him about it. Thanks for the update. It’s encouraging to see you how your doing