Ian was born on July 3, 2008. We were blessed to have him join our lives on August 22, 2008. Ian left this life October 7, 2008. We are so heart broken and love and miss him terribly. It's so amazing what joy a little person can bring into a family in such a short period of time. This was such a complete shock to us and we were very unprepared for it.
Ian, we are so happy that you are out of pain and are with your Heavenly Father, who will watch over you. We are so grateful to know that one day we will be reunited with you and will be able to raise you. Your brother, Alex, doesn't fully understand why you cannot be with us any longer and is so sad he never got the chance to meet you. He loves you so much! Darek is so little and will not understand this for a very long time, but I'm sure he knows. The bond you two have will, I'm sure, carry into eternity. Part of me is so angry that you cannot be here with us any longer, but I also know that you would probably have had a life full of pain and hardships. Ian, we love you so very much and look forward to the day that we are all reunited again.
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Mandi, Ryan, Alex and Darik: Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mandi-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you again. Thank you for sharing your eternal perspective with us. This has been such a growing process for your little family and you will continue to grow as you work through this hard time. We love you!
I'm so sorry. I really don't know what else to say.
I'm so sorry! This is such a difficult trial, but we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can do anything for you!
It's amazing how one tiny little person can change the world of so many others. Thank you for bringing him to our family. Even though we never met him, we loved him and we are so sad that he's gone and that his cousins won't meet him, but we are glad for the pain he won't have to suffer and for the grace God gives to the most precious of his children. Ian must be a special little soul to not have to endure the world but rather to be placed back in the presence of our Heavenly Father so quickly. We will be up there soon. I love you Mandi, Ryan, Alex, and Darek.
Oh Mandi!! That just breaks my heart in two! I'm so sorry for you, Ryan, Alex, and Darek. I'm so shocked that this has happened. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so glad you have the gospel to help you through this hard time. I know you have lots of family and friends around you, but feel free to call me anytime if you need someone to talk to.
Thank you for trusting sweet Ian to me today. I feel humbled and blessed to have been with him. He touched my life for good.
We will continue to pray for you, Ryan, and Alex. I feel so blessed that he was able to touch our lives.
At moments like this the hope of Atonement of Jesus Christ takes on deeper meaning, and offers increased hope. We will miss Ian, and are grateful to have known him.
Mandi,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything at all you need, don't hesitate to ask.
Mandi, Ryan and family,
I will pray for you and your family today and in the days to come. I am sorry to open this blog to hear that precious Ian has passed from this world. I know from the loss of our son Courtney , that words are not enough. I do know that the knowledge of our Lord and His promises is enough. His strength will carry you. Take comfort and refuge in Him. Our Heavenly Father knows all. It is hard for us to even begin to understand. All we can do is trust. Ian will be missed! Thank you God for the time he was here and for all whose lives were touched by such a brave warrior.
May the Lord provide you and your family with comfort in these trying days.
Prayerfully sent,
Jill
We love you and your amazing family very much! We are so sorry that you have to go through this unbearable trial. We are heart broken for you, but we take comfort in knowing that Ian is in place where he won't have to suffer, and he has a family that loves him so very much.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of little Ian. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
We love you, and know that our prayers are with you.
I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do.
I have never been comfortable about death since I lost my first husband, and then our sweet granddaughter, and yet I know if I had the chance I would be right there rocking that little Ian just like all the babies I know. Please let me help with whatever little thing I can do. Since I held Darek just a few days ago, it's hard to believe I won't get to do the same with Ian. We love you all, and will keep you in our prays as long as we need to ~ Love, Alan & Happi Hansen & Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you! We love you guys.
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