Hope after Heartache

A dear blogging friend of mine named Kristin has had a deep impact on my life... especially after reading her latest post.

From the outside looking in you would assume that all was well with her family. If you walked into her home you would see pictures hanging across her wall - beautifully portraying happy memories. You would see picutes of her and her husbands wedding day. The pretty white gown...sleek black tux and vows of foever. You would find pictures of the moment she gave birth to her beautiful precious twins. One boy and one girl - a dream come true for anyone!

But we all know life isn't always as it appears to be...

from the outside looking in.

You see Kristin and her two little ones have experienced terrible heartache. Kristins beloved husband and very best friend suffered from Cystic Fibrosis. His strength and determination impressed everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him, and even those who didn't get the chance to meet him in person - like myself. Ryan certainly fought hard each and every single day, sadly his lungs couldn't withstand against the CF. Ryan was called home by our Lord on June 6, 2008.

Since then, Kristin has pushed foward, through the pain and heartache. Her strength in the Lord is an insperation to all who meet her. She openly shares her heart with the rest of us, blessing us along the way. She goes above and beyond to care for and raise their beautiful little children 24/7.

You see..grief is NOT an easy thing to journey through. It comes knocking and you have NO choice but to answer. It often hits when you least expect it, leaving you feeling confused, frigtened and weak. But you wouldn't realize this - from the outside looking in because Kristin continues to march on.

Kristin is in the process of doing a fundraiser called Great Strides. She is raising money to find a cure for CF. None of her efforts will ever bring her precious husband or the father of their children back - but there is great hope for other families living with the devestation that this disease can bring. Please join Kristin as she raises money for this wonderful cause!!

Today she posted a message on her blog titled Whose Face Do You See. It gives a wonderful testimony of the Mighty God we serve and her strength to carry on with Hope! Please stop by and show your support and pray about donating to Great Strides in memory of a wonderful Husband, father, son, brother and friend.
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