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We are asking for prayers once again from our ATV family. My sisters 20 year ond Son Ian is in ORMC in ICU on a resperator unresponsive to pain and his pupils are fixed and dialated from a siezure yesterday afternoon. They have no idea (once again) what has caused this and the prognosis is grimm. Your prayers helped heal our little man Colton, Please let us all send up prayers for my sisters family and Ian for a full recovery, Thank you all and God bless.

done.

Id@

PS, I'm only about 10 minutes drive from the hospital if they need anything today.

Praying for him  now. Lets hope for a speedy recovery.

done.
have faith and confess that he is fine and god and his angels will take care of it.

lets hope our prayers heal ian as they did colton.Praying for him now.

May god bless him Scott. He is in our prayers

Still no word on the cause. He is still showing that he is siezing through his eyes, even though he is unconcious he eyes are jumping. Ian s showing no signs of brain activity on the surface and we are waiting to the test results. This does not look good thank you all for your prayers.

Thank you Ida, he is in ICU with no visitors. I will keep you all updated.

Swamp

Thats' not what we want to hear, oh well.

Let's pray a little harder folks.

Hug your kid and tell your parents you love them, do it today.

God bless your nephew and sister. 

you have got my prayers and Gods attention !!!                                            Now lets bombard Heaven with Eian's name ...

I can stop by and bring a meal for the visitors at least,,,I know if they are anything like my family, if someone is in the hospital they tend not to leave at all,,,and hospital food is pretty bad.

just let me know and I can stop by after work tomorrow.

Id@

ps: PM me if you need my cell number

Prayers are on the way, I hope yall get some good news back with the test results.

Done.

I'll also have his name added to the prayer chain at church SWAMP.

sorry it took me so long to see this but you know my family is praying ;)

Everyone has gone home to get some rest. The Dr's have put Ian in a Chemical induced comma in an effort to give his mind and body a rest, he is in one constant seizure. The Dr's said "Its like a tornado you have to let it do its damage and try to pick up the pieces later" not the most tactful statement of the year but he got his point across. The paralysis is believed to be from a stroke he suffered during the seizure. The Dr's keep talking about encephalitis but they are not sure. I will keep you posted and keep up the prayers...we were not looking for this year to start this way, but God has his reasons. Ian will be fine with everyone pulling for him. Thank you again and God Bless.

Ida, Cindy and Kevin live in Orlando so they are eating well. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulnes.

Prayers on the way!

You are right god has his reasons.Everything happens for a reason.

Prayin for him now.
God bless

Im very close to them to if there is anything I can do to help them out food run sit with kids while they goin to see him anything at all ! I dont work so I am available anytime day or night. all they have to do is ask.


Deanna
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u got it !!

Prayers are being sent out from TN as well, Hope you hear some better news soon.

Prayers will deffinatley be sent from me, I hope everything goes well good luck.

they are on my prayer list. may god bless

Swampdonkey, your request has been submitted to the higher authority.Thoughts and prayers for a fast recovery. 
Love ya man,
Scrubrat!

May GOD bless him and bring him back to his family safely.

Our thoughts and prayers are with u at this hard time!!!

Keep you chin up and hope for the best!!!!!

We are praying!!!!

Update. Still no change in Ian they can not stop the seizures. They have a specialist meeting us at 2pm today. Thank you again for your support my sister and her family need it.

Our thoughts and prayers have been sent.

We will add him to the prayer list at my son's school as we did with Colton.

Good-Luck today!  Hopefully the specialist will be able to give your family answers.

Scott, Do you think it would help if I came over there. I mean, with Colton, every time I came in the room he did get better.  ;)

Tell the family to keep their head up and be positive, He can sense/feel any negativity in the room.

you have a point Mike! everytime Colton saw your face he figured it couldnt be any worse ;) jk lol. were still praying ;D

lol.... I guess I left myself open for that one. ;)

Been praying for him and thinking about your family all day.  God bless you, have faith.

We just got back from Orlando and things are not looking any better :'(

  Ian is still having seizures and the mortality rate goes up every 12 hours.
25% after the first 24 then 50% and so on. Please continue your prayers He needs them all right now.

      Mike, as much as Colton would love to see you, From what I understand from Moose your bedside manner has gone down hill!!!! ;D

done!!

My prayers are for him too.

My prayers are with you and your family.  I hope you hear some good news soon.   ;D

Update....The neurosurgen is afaid for Ians life, there is allot of swelling in the brain and he is not sure he will make it through the night. They have removed allot of his tubes and things.....it is up to him and the man upstairs now. I cant type now I will update you soon... :'(

what we want is not always best! GOD has a plan and he knows how we feel so lets let HIM work ;)

OMG POOR BABY hopefully it wont turn out the way it seems.Please people pray for Ian.Lord please guide Ian and his family down the path to wellness and happiness please dont let it end so soon for him.

Thanks for the update, even if it's not what everyone wants to hear, even harder to tell, thanks.

Let's all pray a little harder tonight. GOD has his plan, we just have to weather the storm.

Scott,
What caused the seizure in the first place?
We're praying for him to make it tonight.

Im praying for him and your family....have faith  

Scott,

    I'm sorry this has happened!!!  Ian and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.  Its a hard thing to understand, no one wants to have their child die before them.  I hope and pray he comes out of it with no affects, but the man upstairs might have bigger things planned for your nephew. 

Several years ago I lost 10 close friends, and many other accquaintances in a club fire.  This was a senseless fire caused by pyrotechnics in a building that was to small.  I was very depressed for about a year, then one day it hit me they were called upon to do great things bigger than I could have ever imagined.

Again I'm very sorry for what has happened to Ian and your family.  If you need anything just ask.

Freakk

MIke they still are not sure what caused them, all of the cultures are not back yet.  They have removed him from all medications and iv fluid...He will make it some how, he is young and healthy and has alot more to do on this earth. Keep the prayers comming.. they will work!!

God Bless, our prayers our with you and your family.

your family is in my thought and prayers tonight, I hope all goes well
if there is anything my family and i can do please dont hesitate to call.
Anything at all
Deanna

My thoughts and prayers are with him

PRAYERS ARE WPORKING!!!!!  The cat scan done @ 4:00 am shown a reduction in swelling, and that is the best news we have had so far. They will not be sure of the dammage done until he wakes up but my sister and Kevin are in much better spirits after this last catr scan. Thabk you all for your payers. God Bless.

Glad to hear a change for the better.  :Clap.gif

Hope you have continued good news. Prayers are sent.

Glad to hear the News Scott, that's GREAT!!!!

glad to here the good news!!!!!!! ;D my thoughts are still with you! keep the good news coming!!!!

Awesome news Scott, we will keep praying.

Yea Mike I told him ye was going to have to stay with you if he didnt :o

great news, will still continue to pray

he is still in my thoughts and prayers, glad to hear its going down.

I will still be praying for him.Thats good news too. ;D

Many Prayers sent your way !!!

That sure is good to hear.

Let's all pray for improvements to continue.

GREAT to hear! Im praying he will continue to heal .

hopefuuly the news will continue to improve !
My family is here if there is anything we can do to help.

let's keep the prayers coming,,,,,just because they are working let's not let God think we forgot.

Id@

Dr's now leaning toward WEST NILE ???

Scott I'm so sorry to here this  :'(  Your family has gone thru so much already God Bless Ian....We are praying for you  :Hug.gif
Suzi & Jeff

Im very happy to hear the news!!!! we will continue to pray even thou we are not close to you if there is anything you need please dont hesitate to ask...
Many Blessings!!!!

Update...Ian is having seizures again and is back in a comma!!! The Dr's still have no idea what is wrong with him and they are planning a Brain biopsy for tomorrow. Now they are calling in a specialist from the infectious disease center. This is very frustrating to have no idea what is wrong and waisting precious time with him still seizing and running a temp of 102 for five days. Sorry if I sound as I am venting but these are things I have to get off my chest so I can be there for Cindy and Kevin in a possative way if need be. Keep the prayers going up, and Thank you all.

 sorry for the bad news I know you are all pulling for him. Ill bring him on a ride when he gets better.

What hospital is he at?  Did the parents ever think about getting another opinion from a different hospital?

Orlando Reginal Medical Center, He is in no condition to move right now...but they are on it.  Any Ideas???

sorry to hear that Scott, i sent up some more prayers

Best I know up that way is the Mayo clinic in Jacksonville.  It may seem like a long way away from Orlando, but in my opinion, there's not a hospital in FL worth a damn.  Mayo in Jax, or Cleveland Clinic in Weston/Ft Lauderdale, or the Naples branch are the only that are semi-decent.

Do the seizures coincide with an increase in his temperature? 102 shouldn't be enough to cause a febrile seizure however I suppose it's possible.
It does sound like the swelling is the origin. I can't imagine the frustration for everyone concerned with treating this child.

Remember the healthcare workers in your prayers as well.

that last line is a great show of faith! i just had the same feeling i had with Colton! Ian will be fine! keep praying and shareing your faith with everyone! GOD builds great faith in situations like these!

Please do remember that there are quite a few members that would not mind AT ALL dropping by and bringing anything they need to the hospital, I go by there on my way to/from work.

prayers continuing...

Id@

I agree with Ida PLEASE dont hesitate to ask for anything.
More prayers being sent from us to.
Are you driving back and forth from sebring to visit or staying in town?

Driving back and forth, did not go up today had to work. Kevin and Cynthia are getting some rest they are so stressed out. Our mom is going back up in the a.m. and staying in Mt. Dora where she has a house. There is so many people (friends and family) that visit and no-one can hardly see Ian at all. I thank you all for you willingness to help and you are all doing that by praying , that is the best thing we can do for him right now...it will work if it is Gods will!!

I'm sending out my prayers again tonight I hope everything makes a turn for the better, God bless.

Heavenly father we lift Ian and the family up to you and ask you take care of him in his time of sickness, for it is only you that can help him in his time of need. Father we beg of you to heal him and help this family to become united as a whole again. In your most precious name,
                                                                                    Amen

AMEN

The Florida Hospital was awesome when my step mother had cancer and also when my grandfather has his heart attack. I dont know if the specialze in something like this but it would be worth a try. Some of the greatest staff and doctors.

We'll just keep the prayers coming then.      LORD, be with them all please.

Ida, just go ahead and take something, they're not going to ask. If nothing else it would make a nice distraction even if for only a short time. I'll send some money to help out, let me know.

Amen

Amen, let it be so, keep having faith  :)

good point, what room is he in, or what waiting room is best to find them?

Id@

They do not need money at all.. but some coffee or snacks would be great if you find the time. They are in the ICU on 5b turn right off the elavator and go to the end of the long hall. Cinthia is my sister and Kevin is her husband.
  Ian is still having seizures even though he is in a comma, they are going to send the biobsy to Mayo Clinic in Chicago. Thank you all again for your prayers. My Mothers name is Julie she will be there again today. God Bless you all.

I will continue to lift Ian and the family up. Lord, we really need your help on this one. :H

amen!!!!!!!!!!!!

Still praying for u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yes amen i will still be praying as well as many others

Our prayers are with you and yours.

He has my full on prayer commitment for today.

said a few today ;)

What I meant was to help Ida pay for anything he might take to the hospitol, you know, the coffee, treats, sandwiches. Ida let me know.

Ian has come out of his comma only to go back to having seizures every 30 min. they are going to try a new drug to stop them. :'(

        More prayers needed.

Praying for him! Good Luck with the new meds

Praying even harder now.

Ida,

  Let me know if you need anyhelp with funds for what you take to Scott's family in the hospital.  I cannot afford to do much but I will do what I can.  In times like this every little bit helps.

Carl

That's kind of what I was trying to get started. Ida, if you or someone else near there want to do this, set up a paypal account for us to send money to. Then there will be some help in buying the items needed.

I never stopped praying and won't. The Dr's can help, but it's in the Lords hands it looks like.

Scott, sit down and take a deep slow breath every once in a while. God bless the family in these times of need.

Thank you all for your support and you are all right it is in the Lords hands.

    Ian has increased in seizure activity and they are more violent, They are putting him back AGAIN into a comma!!!!  Cindy and Kevin are going through a nightmare and need peace, I wish someone could figure out what is wrong. Keep the prayers comming.

i will

Keep praying swamp donkey!!!!  We are all praying for u guys!!!!

Every day we r praying harder!!!

not concerned at all, I will try to stop by Sunday morning with something, I should be back in Orlando then.

Id@

their peace is in the LORD! tell them not to think! JUST PRAY ;) THIS IS THE LORDS TERRITORY 8)

Some good news, The Dr's were going to take two biopsies and they only did one....they could not find any Bad brain tissue to biopsy. Prayers are workink!!!

Thats great to hear!!! We will continue to pray that God will lead Ian out of this.

That's good news, It's just a matter of waiting on God's timing.  How is the family doing?  Do they need anything?  Still on the same floor right now?

I prayed for Ian. 

I've been following this post since day one and though I haven't written my prayers are certainly with Ian and his family.  If y'all need money to help the family let me know.

Update....We should have the results from the biopsy today (praying) Ian is still in a comma and still showing some electrical activity in the Brain (seizure activity) that should be impossible in a comma. This has gone on for 8 days now. As Dreeth stated "This is Gods territory" and he will bring him through if it is Gods will. Keep the prayers comming.

Thanks for the update Scott,

I'm sure everyone's still praying for his recovery.

May GOD bless.

I will hug my girls extra hard as my whole family prays for IAN to have a full recovery . Please let us know if we can do anything for you or your family since I live in orlando .

Still no work about test results! Only bad news from the Dr's "If Ian makes it it will be months before we know how much rehab will help" They are not possative about the prospects of Ian recovering 100% :'( I am so Keep praying.

    "God may not always be on time, but he is never late"

      This will be a long journey for my sister and her family and they may not see the light now but it is there, and in time they will.

WE ARE STILL PRAYING MY FRIEND.

steps in the right direction.. :ThumbsUp.gif

the DR.s were not very possitive about LITTLE MAN COLTON either ! theres only 1 DOCTOR were concerned with!!!!!!!!!

Very Very true!!!!

Ian and family are still in my thoughts daily. 

Ian has been in a constant seizure from 4:00am this morning. The Dr's are calling him a enigma and they are @ the end of the line with medication. He should not be in a Seizure while in a comma it should be impossible. We are praying and trying to stay possative but the prognossis for a full recovery is grimm. Mom has asked Tom (the man that came to see colton) to come and see Ian and Kevin (Ians father) has finally agreed. Lets hoppee for another miracle. Today @ 3:30 they are meeting him there. Lets all pray at that time. Thank you nall for your help at this sad time.

He will be in our prayers!! I pray that Tom will help him.

Praying at 3:30 and then some.

May the Lord lead this man in what he does.

Prayers out for the family also, they have to be exhausted by now.

praying.

Id@

praying praying praying

Tom Said there is no encephalitis that there is a scar on the back of the head of Ian and he never touched him and Ian's head was on the pillow. The scar was from being hit in the head a few days before going in to the hospital and he recieved stitches,,, the Dr's never picked up on this...Tom did. He feels that Ian will have a turn around for the better in the next few days and should be fine. Tom also discribed Ian's grandfather to a Tee and a park with a Gazeebo where they used to go. That park is right down the street from thier house and Tom has never been there. Another testimony for the glory of our Lord...I think So.

yes we are

THIS WILL ALL BE IN CAPS SO THE POINT GETS ACROSS ;D

AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT SEES WHAT IS GOING ON HERE? THE BELIEVERS ARE COMING OUT OF THE WOOD WORK! WHO WOULD HAVE EVER THOUGHT THAT THEY WOULD MEET SO MANY CHRISTIANS WHEN THEY STARTED RIDING? I HAVE A FRIEND ON THIS SITE THAT WAS WORRIED ABOUT GETTING INTO THE SPORT FOR THE FEAR OF BEING SURROUNDED BY NON BELIEVERS AND THEREFORE CAUSING HIM TO SLIDE!! ITS THE COMPLETE OPPOSITE! THERE IS MORE BELIEVERS AND JUST PLAIN KIND HEARTED LOVING PEOPLE THAT COME TOGETHER IN A TIME OF NEED THAN I OR HE EVER IMAGINED ;D IT SEEMS WITH EVERY CRISES OUR PRAYER FAMILY GETS

                                              BIGGER ;D
SO AS WE OFTEN ASK...........WHY DO BAD THINGS LIKE THIS HAPPEN? ALL I CAN SAY IS LOOK AT ALL THE GOOD THAT HAS COME FROM OUR TRIALS OF FAITH!

SO TO YOU COLTON AND TO YOU IAN I SAY....... THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHOWING ME / US THE POWER OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR :bow.gif :Hug.gif :ThumbsUp.gif :Clap.gif :Fp

AMEN!!

AMEN, well said Dreth

AMEN Dreth!!!!

may I ask who is tom?

fantastic news.

still saying a prayer for Ian.

Id@

He was the man that healed Colton, He just showed up one day to save him :o

Just got back from ORMC, brought donuts & coffee up to Ian's parents.  We got to talk for quite awhile and I prayed with the family and over Ian specifically.  I felt the Lord's prescence and His peace in the room and we know HE heals as HE has already done for Colton.  Jesus Christ has carried our burdens and healed our transgressions, Ian is in his hands.  Keep praying and have faith.  We have to get this boy on a ride and get him muddy when he is back on his feet.  ;)

Steve, Thank you so much for stoping in and Praying for Ian and family, it ment allot to them Kevin and Cindy both called to thank all of you. Ian has slowed in his seizure activity and that is a very good sign. He can get some rest. We will have a Huge RR party for Ian when he gets better. This trial has changed Kevins view on life and I know it will change Ians as well. I have shared my feelings with you all before about how I feel about this site and the wonerful people I have met and not met yet that have had an impact on our lives. Thank you all.

With all the prayers and faith from the people on the site Ian has to get better  ;D

I shared Coltons story to a co-worker back when he was sick this story also, She sends her prayers through me. (http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/engel/angel-smiley-024.gif)

God Speed Ian  :Hug.gif

i think IAN WAS HOPING TO GET APARTY OUT OF THIS ;) :D

tHINGS STILL THE SAME IAN SEEMS TO BE RESTING. PRAYERS STILL GOING UP.

My prayers are with you all

hope Ian is doing well still praying for him.

Same here, still praying...

Still praying.

Prayers are working!!! Two days just as tom said, the seizures have stopped and the Dr's are cutting back his meds. and just as tom said all test came back negative for encephalitis. Ian had another CAT scan this morning showing damage to the brain in the memory portion. Tom says he will recover from this.

  Thank you all and keep the prayers comming!! ;D ;D ;D

that is great news!!!!!!!!! ;D the prayers are still comming form me!

sounds like he is tough and a fighter and i think he will make it fine!!!!!

PARTY @ RR :Clap.gif :Hug.gif

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God is good.

AWESOME NEWS, any way I can get in on the RR party for when Ian is rested up enough to party down?

Id@

Count on iT!!!!! ;)

That is awesome news. You know we will be at RR

GREAT news we are so glad to hear it ! We will continue to pray for Ian !

would love to ride with you all some time and meet the miracle boys! Colton and Ian.

10-4   @ THE RR PARTY!!!

SWAMP_DONKEY
   My name is Toby,i am 53yfz450's Dad.I just stumbled on this thread and felt
that i needed to put my worth in.I am really amazed at the the ability of the people and this site and how we can put differences aside and come to the aid of a fellow rider.This is incredible to see.God works on so many levels and brings such surprise and grace to any situation.You are a very lucky person to have found such good friends.
   To everyone on this site and those who have prayed for this family,you deserve a big round of applause and praise.Not that it means anything,but,Ithank you for being the people you are!!!!
   I will be praying for Iann as well and wish you,the family and Ian a speedy recovery!!

LIFE IS NOT ENJOYABLE WITHOUT GOOD FRIENDS AND GOD TO HELP YOU THROUGH!!!

Thanks to evryone and good luck to Iann and his Family,May God be with you and yours.

Toby

Man is that some good news, thanks. I am lifted, so I know the family is. God does work in mysterious ways sometimes. I know I'm not going to stop praying.

I will still be praying.Lets hope theres even more good news to come.

thats great news! keep us posted in the next few days 8)

It is Great to see That God is at work here. Keep the Prayers going

We should see more good news on monday!!! ;D

I will send another prayer up at church tonight and hope he  heals just one day faster .. please keep the news coming as I feel inspired to check this thread everyday now hoping for more GREAT news .

anything new with Ian?

They still have no idea what is wrong with him!!! The CDC has talked sbout naming this after him if and when they figure it out. He is still in a comma and back to having seizures. there has been no improvement as we had hoped. I was waiting to post until I had some good news. They have put in a trake tube and a feeding tube but he is ahving side effects to them. Will post more when I get info. NEED PRAYERS!! :'(

praying even harding then before

Lifting the prayers up my brother.

 :'( :'( :'(

IIan Will be in my Prayers as well as the good hearted people of this site. Keep good thoughts....

OH man, not what we want to hear at all. Lets all pray this is not a sign, but only a delay in the Lords work. Time to put them prayers into overdrive. May GOD bless.

patience is a virtue

Ian now has pneumonia and is swelling up and retaining fluids. They are going to do another pin point scan?? A better look @ the brain cells than a CAT scan. Will have the results back Tuesday night I hopr. Please Lord if it is your will, we ask that you heal Ian. Lord we ask that you spare him any suffering or pain. Lord we ask you this in your Glorious name our Lord and savior Jesus Christ, AMEN.

Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior, Amen

Amen^^^

My son and I prayed for Ian tonight again and yesterday at the altar after service.  A miracle is what we need, Jesus heal this young man.  :Hug.gif

AMEN!!

No Change with Ian :'( Cindy and Kevin getting some much needed rest.

Ian is still in a comma and so swollen he does not even look the same. Still running test and they are still alll negative. Hope is all there is left. Blessed be the name of our Lord.

your family is still in our thoughts and prayers.

Update: Ian was starting to overbreath his reperator but now he has blood in his eyes and the Dr's say that is a bad sign of allot of brain dammage :'( His system has been shut down so long and he is so swollen that he is not recognizable. He needs prayers now more than ever.

Just sent it up and will continue to do so.

I will keep sending prayers up also.

Rev. John Westcott made a visit to Ian this weekend to pray.  Not sure if he got to speak to his parents.  Keep on believing for a miracle.

Thank you.

our prayers from the byars family

Sill in our prayers.

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ah men oh HEAVENLY FATHER

Ian has had a blood transfusion and now his bone marrow has stopped producing white blood cells, visiters have to wear a gown cap and gloves to limit his exposure to germs. They are going to discuss his last MRI today. I will keep you all posted.

 GOD BLESS YOU IAN.

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL STORY

Sally jumped up as soon as she saw the surgeon come out of the operating
room. She said: "How is my little boy? Is he going to be all right? When can
I see him?"

The surgeon said, "I'm sorry. We did all we could, but your boy didn't make
it.."

Sally said, "Why do little children get cancer? Doesn't God care any more?
Where were you, God, when my son needed you?"

The surgeon asked, "Would you like some time alone with your son? One of the
nurses will be out in a few minutes, before he's transported to the
university."

Sally asked the nurse to stay with her while she said good-bye to son. She
ran her fingers lovingly through his thick red curly hair.

"Would you like a lock of his hair?" the nurse asked.

Sally nodded yes. The nurse cut a lock of the boy's hair, put it in a
plastic bag and handed it to Sally. The mother said, "It was Jimmy's idea to
donate his body to the university for study. He said it might help somebody
else. "I said no at first, but Jimmy said, 'Mom, I won't be using it after I
die. Maybe it will help some other little boy spend one more day with his
Mom." She went on, "My Jimmy had a heart of gold. Always thinking of someone
else. Always wanting to help others if he could."

Sally walked out of Children's mercy Hospital for the last time, after
spending most of the last six months there. She put the bag with Jimmy's
belongings on the seat beside her in the car. The drive home was difficult.
It was even harder to enter the empty house. She carried Jimmy's belongings,
and the plastic bag with the lock of his hair to her son's room. She started
placing the model cars and other personal things back in his room exactly
where he had always kept them. She laid down across his bed and, hugging his
pillow, cried herself to sleep.

It was around midnight when Sally awoke. Laying beside her on the bed was a
folded letter. The letter said:

"Dear Mom, I know you're going to miss me; but don't think that I will ever
forget you, or stop loving you, just 'cause I'm not around to say I LOVE
YOU. I will always love you, Mom, even more with each day. Someday we will
see each other again. Until then, if you want to adopt a little boy so you
won't be so lonely, that's okay with me. He can have my room and old stuff
to play with. But, if you decide to get a girl instead, she probably
wouldn't like the same things us boys do. You'll have to buy her dolls and
stuff girls like, you know Don't be sad thinking about me. This really is a
neat place. Grandma and Grandpa met me as soon as I got here and showed me
around some, but it will take a long time to see everything. The angels are
so cool. I love to watch them fly. And, you know what? Jesus doesn't look
like any of his pictures. Yet, when I saw Him, I knew it was Him. Jesus
himself took me to see GOD! And guess what, Mom? I got to sit on God's knee
and talk to Him,! like I was somebody important. That's when I told Him that
I wanted to write you a letter, to tell you good-bye and everything.  But I
already knew that wasn't allowed Well, you know what Mom? God handed
me some paper and His own personal pen to write you this letter. I think
Gabriel is the name of the angel who is going to drop this letter off to
you. God said for me to give you the answer to one of the questions you
asked Him 'Where was He when I needed him?' "God said He was in the same
place with me, as when His son Jesus was on the cross. He was right there,
as He always is with all His children.

Oh, by the way, Mom, no one else can see what I've written except you. To
everyone else this is just a blank piece of paper. Isn't that cool? I have
to give God His pen back now. He needs it to write some more names in the
Book of Life. Tonight I get to sit at the table with Jesus for supper. I'm,
sure the food will be great.

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. I don't hurt anymore. The cancer is all
gone. I'm glad because I couldn't stand that pain anymore and God couldn't
stand to see me hurt so much, either. That's when He sent The Angel of Mercy
to come get me. The Angel said I was a Special Delivery! How about that?

Signed with Love from: God, Jesus &Me.

Wow! Thats an awesome story. Ian will continue to me in my prayers.

That is a Great story  :'( :)
God Bless

Ian sure is having a tough time of it. He must have a very tough spirit to keep fighting through all this. I only hope and pray he has the strength to fight this off. May GOD bless.

Prayers are now needed for my sister and Kevin. Ian's Dr's have finalized the long month long ordeal. Ian will never be anything more than he is now, and he will never come home.  :'( :'( :'( :'(Think you all for your prayers and support. i do not understand how this can all happen so fast, but we cant put a question mark where God has put a period. Hugg your children extra hard and tell them you love them.

God Bless you all.

your family is in our prayers and thoughts .  I wish them all the strengh they need at this trying time.

if there is anything else that us Orlando folks can do for the family, please let us know.

Id@

there are no comforting words in this situation..........................except the ones written in RED! my love, thoughts, and prayers are with your family :-*

I ditto that


And I don't know what else to say  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(   :Hug.gif

I don't know what to say Scott, I am at a loss, just blank. But I'm not giving up the prayers.

May GOD bless and lead this family in their journey ahead.

I'm at a loss for words (which doesn't happen very often).Your entire family is still in our thoughts and prayers.

 :'( :'( Ian is going to  be made as comfortable as possible and they are going to give him his last rights Wed morning and he will be going home to see our Father. Lord please bring Ian into your Kingdome and forgive him of his sins. Lord please show your mercy and grace and let Ian pass without suffering. Lord please show Kevin and Cindy your light and let the good that comes from this be their salvation so they can live in your protection and glory. Lord I ask you to bring peace into their hearts and your glorious love and not bitterness Lord, I pray Ian will find peace and love in your beautiful Kingdome of heaven. Lord I ask you this in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Amen. Thank you all for your prayers and support.

our thoughts and prayers will be you and your family. My heart breaks for his parents I just cant imagine what they have been thru . If there is anything I can do please let me know. If ya need someone to come sit with Colton at anytime please call I will come and tend to him so you and can tend to your family.
xoxoxox
Deanna and family

Amen

Amen

I am so sorry anyone has to go through this. My prayers are with you and your family in this trying moment. 

 :'(

I am praying for Ian to have a comfortable passing and for your family to have the Lord with them. It will be nice Ian won't have to worry about his pain anymore and gets to spend time with God and Jesus.  Scott, let us know if there is anything we can do.

it is incrediblle that i have never met you guys and i am literally fighting off the tears at work after reading your post. you read these post and always have faith that everything will turn out ok. i cant  imagine what you guys are going through. i am deeply sorry.

Scott,

     I'm soooo Sorry!!!!  I know words are not enough, and there is nothing anyone one of us can say that will make it any easier.

     Please remember he will be in a better place.  I tell myself that every year at this time or when I start missing my friends that died in the Great White Fire in Rhode Island 3 years ago yesterday.  

     We will all be here for you and your family, a few things I've learned after dealing with the loss of my friends back home:

Friends make the pain easier, but it will never go away
Remember the good times, not the bad
Talk about it, don't hold it in.  It will eventually catch up with you.

It took me almost 3 years to learn those 3 little simple things.  

My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your whole family!!!

Freakk

GOD Bless   :'( !!!!!!!!THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL... :'(

Scott,

I'm still praying for a miracle, please let us know what we can do for Kevin and Cindy.

i am doing the same thing!!!!! i have been keeping up this tread the whole time praying for good news! to hear such a tragedy happen to a fiamily is heart breaking! my prayers go to you and ian's family! :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Goint to Orlando to say goodbye :'( :'( I am bringing a copy of the prayers to share with Kevin and Cindy. Thank you all again .... Ian will be missed very much by our family, but we know he is in a much better place. Thank you all and God Bless.

My heart goes out to the Family... :(

Lets pray that the lord and savior knew him and he will also wrap his arms of comfort around this family. May god bless them.

I am too at a loss for words...Life is a very fragile thing, and this really put that in prospective for me. You could be alive one moment, and dead the next for any given reason...My heart goes out to your family...  :'(

OMG!!My heart goes out to your family.Its hard loosing someone you trully care about.Ill be praying for the family still.

Ian has gone home to be with our Father :'( He passed @ 5:04 today. Ian looked like Ian and he was shaved and his hair was comed he looked as if he were sleeping. It was good to see him that way with out all of the wires and tubes. Our family will miss you Ian we LOve you so very much. Enjoy your new life with Jesus.

I am sure Ian is glad not to be held back with all the life support equipment now. My prayers are with Cindy and Kevin and the rest of the family. I pray that God makes this as easy as possible for them.

yes atleast hes not suffering anymore may his soul rest in peace.

The Mansion of Heaven

This world, however beautiful, was never meant to be
The place that we would call our home for all eternity.
And though we would not choose to leave, a loving
God knows best, and in His time,
He lifts us to a place of peace and rest,
For He has built a mansion where
His children will abide, free from pain and sorrow,
Forever at His side.
He said He’d never leave us to face our trials alone,
And though sometimes we fail Him, He never fails His own.
And even when our choices are less than He would ask,
He knows when human courage is unequal to the task.
We cannot judge what happens,
Though tears and questions start –
We only see what’s visible – God sees into the heart…..

And though there may be many things that we cannot explain,
We can be sure it breaks His heart to see His children’s pain.
In loving arms, He bears us to a quiet place apart
Where He mends the wounded spirit
And heals the broken heart.
And though these one we love so much
Have left our present sight, and passed into a
Better world of majesty and light,
Someday we’ll be together in our Father’s home above,
Where we’ll thank Him for His mercy
And praise Him for His love.

keep the FAITH!

my family is also here for any kind of help :-*

Goodbye young man. I will see you in heaven. 

May GOD bless.

Amen

See you later Ian, your'e one of the first few people I want to meet.

Id@

At the hospital, I told Ian's father Kevin that one day he would open his eyes again.  What I did not know then is that it would be Jesus Ian would first see.

And we are still taking him 4-wheeling, that is a promise, we will just have to do it on Streets of Gold.  Until we meet again Ian.   :ThumbsUp.gif God bless you Scott, Kevin and Cindy.  :Hug.gif

When my Grandfather passed, the words of this familiar Hymn came to mind:

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

There is a great story of the man, Horatio Spafford who wrote the Hymn after losing his 3 children.  It's long, but quite good, if you are interested, click:

http://www.biblestudycharts.com/A_Daily_Hymn.html

Sorry to hear about that, Thoughts and Prayers are with ya.

For all the tears his passing will cause I am sure he left more than enough smiles.  Blessings to your family.

Here's the link to Ian's guest book for those of you who would like to give their condolances to the family:

http://www.legacy.com/orlandosentinel/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=16848987

Thanks for the link, very nice