tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post7302631430283622104..comments2023-05-12T05:12:06.483-04:00Comments on An Unfinished Life: Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02324207485114310927noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-2100782091570484502008-09-03T19:25:00.000-04:002008-09-03T19:25:00.000-04:00Hi Leah and Ryan,Just stopping by this Wednesday a...Hi Leah and Ryan,<BR/><BR/>Just stopping by this Wednesday afternoon to let you know I have been thinking about you and praying for you guys. Praying for your hearts that must be so heavy and missing Christian. Asking God to bring just the right people with the right encouragement into your lives moment by moment as you begin walking this new road. May His grace be sufficient for each day and may you feel His presence with you wherever you are. He loves you so much.<BR/><BR/>Love and Prayers, Laurie in Ca.Laurie in Ca.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15599832324966859946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-19705780811151664422008-09-03T08:07:00.000-04:002008-09-03T08:07:00.000-04:00All I can say is God Bless you and your family ! ...All I can say is God Bless you and your family ! You are a strong woman and I commend you for your courage at this time. God is good he will carry you through this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-30996347741146611662008-09-02T21:59:00.000-04:002008-09-02T21:59:00.000-04:00Thinking of you tonight Leah. I am sorry Christia...Thinking of you tonight Leah. I am sorry Christian isn't with you.<BR/>Am praying....<BR/>KimKim (marygracesummons.blogspot.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14368553087650841135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-88780280371098850032008-09-02T10:54:00.000-04:002008-09-02T10:54:00.000-04:00Leah and Ryan~I have followed your blog as one of ...Leah and Ryan~<BR/>I have followed your blog as one of the first I've followed since my son's passing. I am so thankful you heard his cry and the 4+ days you had and always will have in your heart and I am saddened of his passing. I want you to know that striving for "healing" comes in many forms.....but one thing I have realized and talked with other grieving parents about is that one thing remains....they are always part of you.....so our goal of healing should be revolved around finding a new normal.....forever touched by our babies and living life to it's fullest WITH our loss....not "getting over it" as many wait for us to do or suggest.....it is living with our loss. God Bless you guys as you go on living as Christian's parents....<BR/><BR/>Karen Fahmer<BR/>fahmer.blogspot.comBaby Jacobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806880287956626813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-21790857292904309852008-09-01T23:17:00.000-04:002008-09-01T23:17:00.000-04:00Dear Leah and Ryan,You have been on my mind and in...Dear Leah and Ryan,<BR/><BR/>You have been on my mind and in my heart all weekend, knowing how difficult this time will be for the two of you. Yet, I know that you have honored, loved and shared Christian with family and friends and so many of us who may not even know you this side of heaven. <BR/><BR/>While I, and so many others, live too far to attend the celebration of Christian's life we were there in love and in spirit. I know you were able to share how amazing and loved and important little Christian Dale was in his all too short life. <BR/><BR/>I pray you feel the Lord's mercy and grace these days ahead. <BR/>Love,<BR/>KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662891218967597030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-3769476115306267192008-09-01T16:32:00.000-04:002008-09-01T16:32:00.000-04:00Thinking of you today.....*Hugs*Thinking of you today.....<BR/><BR/>*Hugs*Just Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512279885499148837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-55893147056776285852008-09-01T12:57:00.000-04:002008-09-01T12:57:00.000-04:00Ryan and Leah,Thinking of you as this weekend has ...Ryan and Leah,<BR/>Thinking of you as this weekend has I am sure been the hardest in your life. I am continuing to pray and I will continue to celebrate Christian Dale Paige, a beautiful baby boy who matters deeply.<BR/>With love,<BR/>KimKim (marygracesummons.blogspot.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14368553087650841135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-56631151322255608782008-09-01T08:29:00.000-04:002008-09-01T08:29:00.000-04:00Such beautiful pictures! Your smiles are resonatin...Such beautiful pictures! Your smiles are resonating further than you know.Heza Hekelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16521747190274748084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-45454857061119700792008-09-01T08:08:00.000-04:002008-09-01T08:08:00.000-04:00Leah, Your son is as amazing as you are. Thank yo...Leah,<BR/> Your son is as amazing as you are. Thank you for sharing your story!I am truly sorry about your loss.<BR/> It really comforts me to find someone like me. I have realized God's purpose for my son is not to play football but to allow me the strength and experience to help others too. My son Quinton will be born Sept. 10, 2008 suffers from LUTO and is only excepted to live 4 to 8 hours after delivery. It is so rewarding to see that all the planning I've done and preparation for his arrival will be as rewarding as I ever wanted it to be!!! I am praying for you! <BR/> If you have any need for someone to talk to, Please email me at www.jandkschutter@gmail.com I am working on and will post with time foundation named Quinton's Quest <BR/>to provide support, research, and awareness for fetal conditions. I would love your input and the opportunity to share with you the grieving info I already have if you wish. <BR/> My biggest fear is how my husband is going to do. In time when he's ready if Ryan would be willing to talk it would be amazing!!!<BR/> I have all the faith in the world that your son's imprint on this world will be just as big as the imprint you will always have on your heart!!!<BR/>God bless you<BR/>Quinton's mommyMother of an angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00851393994798347648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-52499825815495997912008-09-01T05:17:00.000-04:002008-09-01T05:17:00.000-04:00You have a beautiful family, a son precious beyond...You have a beautiful family, a son precious beyond words. You are his parents forever and someday will have a joyous reunion with him and an eternity with him will be yours. I offer these thoughts to you as a Mom who has lost a child and in my deepest moments of sorrow, knowing I will be with my daughter again gets me through. I will be praying for all of you as you travel this path. The days you had with him were so few but that you were able to look into his beautiful eyes is such a gift. He took your proud and smiling faces with him, and of course your love.<BR/>God Bless and take care of each other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-18690850502588548992008-09-01T02:03:00.000-04:002008-09-01T02:03:00.000-04:00Leah & Ryan,I just came across your blog tonig...Leah & Ryan,<BR/>I just came across your blog tonight. I have sat and read your story! My heart absolutely breaks for the both of you! The pictures are beautiful! I pray that you both feel God's arms wrapped around you both carrying you through this difficult time! Thank you for sharing your story!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223676748242329773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-89235221485699748352008-08-31T14:43:00.000-04:002008-08-31T14:43:00.000-04:00I came across your story from T at Our Unforgotten...I came across your story from T at Our Unforgotten Daugther. YES your son did matter and his life was important and you have done a wonderful job of sharing his story. Each day holds its own of pain and joy. I am so thankful that I got a small glimpse of who your son is!! May his light shine for years to come and may our Heavenly Father comfort you and your husband through this time of loss!!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09310453982198470185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-22976559576999456832008-08-31T12:19:00.000-04:002008-08-31T12:19:00.000-04:00Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful son...Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful son! He is a gorgeous little guy! :-)<BR/>I am so sorry for your loss. I do not know what to say. I am the mom of a 2 1/2 year old daughter and a 2 1/2 month old son. I wanted to let you know that after reading the touching story of your son, I too, am a mom that hugs and kisses her kids more. Your son has left an imprint on my heart as well as my husband's. Thanks you for sharing your story and know that we are here in KY praying for you and your family.<BR/><BR/>Catherine Miller<BR/>catherinemiller23@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-43880613916917755982008-08-31T08:12:00.000-04:002008-08-31T08:12:00.000-04:00Leah and Ryan, I just don't know what to say excep...Leah and Ryan, I just don't know what to say except that I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Yes, Christian's life matters and so does yours. I am in awe of the spirituality that you both possess and it has inspired me to be a better person and a better mother.<BR/><BR/>I pray that God continues to give you the strength you need to make it through the most trying time of your lives. <BR/><BR/>Many hugs,<BR/>KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490184766075823429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-7915538259890222022008-08-31T08:11:00.000-04:002008-08-31T08:11:00.000-04:00Thinking of you as you struggle to make sense of a...Thinking of you as you struggle to make sense of all of this. It will be hard, some days worse than others but you will always feel more whole. a better person, for having been Christian's mother. I know I always thought, in those difficult first days, that I would do it all over again, just for the opportunity to hold Madeline one more time. Hang on to the memories and remember that he is waiting on you in Heaven. God bless and know that you are being lifted up each day.<BR/><BR/>Mandy<BR/>GA<BR/>www.madelinegracehopkins.blogspot.comMandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14309166691409838472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-77912707762005617642008-08-30T21:58:00.000-04:002008-08-30T21:58:00.000-04:00My prayers are with you and Ryan. Your baby boy i...My prayers are with you and Ryan. Your baby boy is beautiful and has already touched so many hearts and lives. You and your husband are so strong for sharing your story and allowing God to work in your life and your sons. May God bless you with peace and in due time...happiness. <BR/>Donna from AlabamaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-12775370066790093672008-08-30T18:37:00.000-04:002008-08-30T18:37:00.000-04:00Leah, I love the pics!! Especially the last one of...Leah, I love the pics!! Especially the last one of you and Christian. So sweet! <BR/><BR/>Lifting you up in prayer for tomorrow. Keep us posted on how you are.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>KimKimberly Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478584400412154300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-65540144909943546102008-08-30T18:26:00.001-04:002008-08-30T18:26:00.001-04:00Leah & Ryan-I know today is a very difficult d...Leah & Ryan-<BR/><BR/>I know today is a very difficult day and unfortunately it won't be the last... However, I am so thankful that you have had an opportunity to share his beauty, his story, his life with so many. God has given you so much strength to be able to still stand and be so grateful for each and every beautiful moment with him. YOU chose life for Christian and our Lord is SO PROUD OF YOU BOTH! <BR/><BR/>Much love and many prayers continuing for you!<BR/>KenzieKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658597453777391189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-17878727915310175012008-08-30T18:26:00.000-04:002008-08-30T18:26:00.000-04:00Leah, my dear friend's 17 year old daughter had a ...Leah, my dear friend's 17 year old daughter had a heart/lung transplant. After almost two months, her body began to reject it and they were told that she would not survive. Terminal patients often feel fearful at night so while her mom spent the daytime hours with her, her dad spent the nighttime hours. They talked about the fact that God's plans for her did not include going to college, or marriage. God had other plans for her. She accepted that and her memorial service was a testimony to a 17 year old's faith in Him.<BR/><BR/>So He had other plans for Christian. Praying for you.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712508409234283378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-83177679600821683202008-08-30T16:00:00.000-04:002008-08-30T16:00:00.000-04:00I know that there are no words that I can say that...I know that there are no words that I can say that will truly bring you comfort, but I want you to know that I'm here and will continue to be...praying for you, asking God to grant you His PEACE that passes all understanding. I know that today is going to be a rough one, but I'm praying that you've found the right words to say and I'm praying that you will be strengthened by the friends and family who will gather around you!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224428660851832602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-57387519437084446312008-08-30T13:53:00.000-04:002008-08-30T13:53:00.000-04:00I am praying for you and Ryan on this day. Prayin...I am praying for you and Ryan on this day. Praying that you can see through your tears and sorrow to celebrate Christian's life. He may not have tread here long but he touched so many hearts.<BR/>After our loss I thought the world could and would just stop and I would crawl into a hole. Three short years later I cradle my sweet precious 1 yr old daughter Kendall in my arms. Such a healing balm.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027920490798367239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-24314500722655251532008-08-30T12:32:00.000-04:002008-08-30T12:32:00.000-04:00Just wanted to say I'll be thinking of you all tod...Just wanted to say I'll be thinking of you all today as you celebrate your son. He is, and was compatible with life, because whether he lives here or in heaven, he LIVES!Betsy McKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202457841234687508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-10010307133969837852008-08-30T12:09:00.000-04:002008-08-30T12:09:00.000-04:00Dear Leah,You, Ryan and your family are in my hear...Dear Leah,<BR/><BR/>You, Ryan and your family are in my heart today as you celebrate Christian's perfect life. <BR/><BR/>On the trisomy 18 foundation site I noticed today that a mother who lost her baby boy Rafi back in 2005 to trisomy 18 posted a link to an album she wrote as a tribute to him. I thought maybe some of the songs would speak to you and so I include the link here.<BR/><BR/>http://www.therafialbum.com<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>ChristenaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-38221590817932051032008-08-30T12:04:00.000-04:002008-08-30T12:04:00.000-04:00Praying for God to give you strength today. Thanks...Praying for God to give you strength today. Thanks for sharing Christian's life with us.<BR/>Sending love & prayers from Virginia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-21001338136166208182008-08-30T10:56:00.000-04:002008-08-30T10:56:00.000-04:00I am praying for you this morning...that God will ...I am praying for you this morning...that God will give you His stength and that you will be comforted by the beautiful impact of you son's life.So Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15922257140830561093noreply@blogger.com