In Ryan's death, he is still touching the lives of others. As we were discussing what would be best for Ryan, organ donation was in the front of my mind. Ryan and I had discussions in the past about him wanting to donate his organs if the time ever arose. We were able to donate his liver and kidneys. As I talked it over with his parents and mine, I said, "How can we not? It is what we were asking others to do for us. We were hoping someone would be generous in their grief so that Ryan might live, so we need to do this for others."
I am currently staying with my parents and the kids. It is both great and tremendously sad to be around Lily and Wyatt. They talk about Daddy and show me things that he taught them. I am so sad that he will not be able to physically be able to keep teaching them. I hope that Ryan will continue to teach them as I tell them about their wonderful Daddy. I have told them that Daddy is in heaven with Jesus, of course they don't understand, but it is the only thing I can tell them.
I also wanted to let you know the current plans to celebrate Ryan's life.
- Visitation will be on Monday night from 6-9 pm and Tuesday morning from 10-11 am at Chapel Pointe.
- Celebration of Life service will be 11 am Tuesday at Chapel Pointe (To honor Ryan's wishes, please do not wear black to the service).
- A light luncheon will follow the service.
- Interment will be at the Georgetown Township Cemetery after the luncheon.
Chapel Pointe is located at 3550 Baldwin, Hudsonville, MI 49426.
We are also planning on having a Memorial Celebration in Illinois sometime in the near future. I will post on the blog when we have made decisions about when and where.
Thank you once again for the way that so many of you have been upholding us in prayer. The road that I am starting out on will not be easy, but I know that God will help me to walk it with him by my side. Thank you all for loving Ryan! I would be honored to have you celebrate Ryan's life with me!
6 comments:
Kristin, I am filled with sadness to hear of Ryan's passing. His life was such a blessing to all those with whom he came in contact. And to think that his & your generosity will help give life to someone else... what greater gift is there? You and your children will certainly continue to experience the love that Ryan has for you - as God has placed so many people around you to remind you of that love each and every day. God has given you more strength than I can imagine and I pray that you will always feel that strength from this day forward. We serve a God that knows better than we... and although we cannot ever fully understand His plans, we can rest in knowing that His hand keeps us from falling. My heart and prayers go out to you this night - may you see & experience the glory of God all around you. Jude 1:24-25, "To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy - to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen."
Kristin,
How I prayed and we all prayed this day would not come. Praise God for yours and Ryan's generosity. I wish I was articulate as Aimee and so many others who will post better written comments. I know that even in your sadness and heart brokenness you are saying "blessed be the name of the Lord" and so I will sing as well. I will sing through the tears of God's love and His strength. I will pray with the knowledge that God does answer prayers and I will watch as God continues to give you strength to face each new day. Nahum 1:7, "the LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in Him". I echo Jude 1:24-25 with Aimee.
Kristin
We have been updated on your situation through Mark and Kate. We have prayed for you and Ryan and the kids and will continue to do so in the next few days and weeks. Please know that your family and friends will be praying you through this time, but even better than that our Heavenly Father who welcomed Ryan home is the same one who is CARRYING you through as well. It sort of brings Ryan a little closer too doesn't it? I know that feeling first hand as our family walked the long hard road just 7 short months ago when we lost our little guy, Seth. Kristin, you are not alone - even though at times it sure may feel that way....you are never alone. You and Ryan have given such a beautiful testimony to your faith in our faithful Savior, so I know that even in this "valley of the shadow of death" you are still able to......
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above the Heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost."
Praying you all through....
Greg & Jolynn Van Wienen
Dear Kristin,Lilly and Wyatt,
We are so sad, and our hearts are heavy. We have followed your blog every day and have passionately cried out to God for you. We had hoped and prayed for a different outcome, but we are thankful that Ryan did receive his miraculous healing, even though it didn't happen the way we all hoped. We praise God for his perfect holiniess and sovereignty. We can't comprehend all you have endured and have yet to endure, but we have comfort in knowing that you serve a perfect God who loves you so much. You have so much family in the Lord here in Illinois who also love you and will continue praying for you. We are thankful that you love the Lord and have hope in your grief. We are praying that you are experiencing the love, comfort, and peace of Christ.
Psalm 34:8 "O taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!"
Love, The Masi Family
Kristin, Lily & Wyatt. . .Our hearts are heavy here in Woodstock Illinois; Ryan's fight and perserverance were truly awe inspiring! We continue to pray for your family knowing that not only is God watching over you, Ryan is right there beside him. Our deepest sympathies, and we can't wait to meet you soon as we celebrate Ryan's life at the service here in Illinois!
Joe Weyland (Woodstock, Il)
Kristin,
I am so sorry to hear of Ryan's passing. I cannot even begin to imagine the sorrow that you must be feeling as well as the concern you must have for Lily and Wyatt. I just wanted you to know that I will be praying for you over the next few days as the services are conducted. But even more so as the days turn into weeks and you raise Lily and Wyatt.
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