tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post182081309991545270..comments2023-10-26T04:44:44.257-07:00Comments on The Kanis Family: Greta and Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370118380855164954noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-36302754690928607372011-03-04T07:44:07.504-08:002011-03-04T07:44:07.504-08:00Praying for peace for you and your entire family. ...Praying for peace for you and your entire family. Also for strength and calmness for you to carry on. Our kids ask every day how the 'little boy' is doing, so thanks for your faithful updates. Lori Van BeekAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-59704247958882503602011-03-04T07:17:50.001-08:002011-03-04T07:17:50.001-08:00I can't imagine what you are going through. Ou...I can't imagine what you are going through. Our hearts are heavy when we read the blog and think of all the trails that you are going through. Our hope and prayer is that you have the strength today and in the future. Praying always.<br />F&MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-47515800567590162112011-03-03T23:32:30.981-08:002011-03-03T23:32:30.981-08:00We've been following your blog Greta. Thank yo...We've been following your blog Greta. Thank you for keeping us informed. We are all praying for Benjamin and your family. Our Benj prays for your Benjamin at bedtime often. Kids praying for kids is soooo special. We pray Benjamin feels all the love and prayers each day through the peace of the Holy Spirit. May God uphold you day by day as you love your little man through this. <br />Debbie LuteynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-59603830951319360162011-03-03T21:01:13.846-08:002011-03-03T21:01:13.846-08:00My heart aches for you as Parents and for Sweet Be...My heart aches for you as Parents and for Sweet Benjamin.<br />I Pray God will give You and Gary Strength, Wisdom, Courage and Peace during this very difficult time. <br />I Pray God will wrap his arms around SWEET Benjamin and give him Comfort and Peace.<br /><br />Hugs to All,<br /><br />Barb DelvikenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-11596339130276136912011-03-03T17:05:20.890-08:002011-03-03T17:05:20.890-08:00i stumbled along your blog a few weeks ago. my so...i stumbled along your blog a few weeks ago. my son was on ECMO in 08 and he wasn't supposed to survive. it was 40 days in the ICU and ups and downs. i still have some PTSD from that and one night I googled 'ecmo' on blogs and i found you and Benjamin. every day i check on you guys and think about you so often. i know exactly how you feel. my son did survive and i pray that Benjamin does as well. one day i would love to meet you and your family and we can talk about our miracles: Henry and Benjamin. there is a song i sing to my boys at night and lately i have been singing it for your Benjamin as well. it's called ''Godspeed'' by the Dixie Chicks. if you ever have a free second to google it, you will likely find it fitting. may God keep you in His loving arms until you can hold Benjamin once again. God Bless.<br /><br />Carley Areltcarleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787548187381638531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-89553274966827770292011-03-03T16:51:29.866-08:002011-03-03T16:51:29.866-08:00Oh those ups and downs are SO hard...our thoughts ...Oh those ups and downs are SO hard...our thoughts and prayers are with you! Even though we don't know what the outcome will be for Benjamin, we can be SURE that HE will never leave you or forsake you. Today we remember the one year anniversary of when we first brought Ryan to the hospital, and that also brings to mind his favorite song, Trust and Obey. <br /><br />When we walk with the Lord,<br />In the light of His Word,<br />What a glory He sheds on our way!<br />While we do His good Will,<br />He abides with us still, and <br />with all who will trust and obey.<br /><br />We pray that you will feel His comforting arms around you and carrying you through this very difficult and trying time.<br />Love from the DeGrootsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-50370450331707110002011-03-03T16:44:33.253-08:002011-03-03T16:44:33.253-08:00We are still praying and will pray more... That yo...We are still praying and will pray more... That you may be surrounded by GODs comfort in these trials, that He will give you the strength you need, and pull you ever closer to Him. That there would be healing if He plans that, and acceptance in whatever His plans are. He loves His children no matter how it may look to us here on earth. And I pray too that little Benjamine isn't in too much pain. And that God has His arms around all of you. <br />"Come unto ME all you who are weary and heavey laden and I will give you rest." Know that many are praying and care. Hugs, <br />The Vanderknyffsrachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08701384614858346293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-7470545529421612462011-03-03T16:37:58.953-08:002011-03-03T16:37:58.953-08:00I keep you in my prayers and know that God is with...I keep you in my prayers and know that God is with you. My heart breaks for you. Benjamin and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers. JodieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-75508880844743085242011-03-03T16:16:35.387-08:002011-03-03T16:16:35.387-08:00Still praying for you all. Greta, I know you don...Still praying for you all. Greta, I know you don't know us that well, but if you need/want me to stay with Benjamin while you get away for a bit, I would be happy to help...M Pronk FamilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-67366843553045908702011-03-03T15:17:38.698-08:002011-03-03T15:17:38.698-08:00I didn't expect a post like this today. :( The...I didn't expect a post like this today. :( The up and down is very hard... I can understand how exhausting that must be for you. We will continue to pray for strength for you and Gary, and for God to be near to Benjamin as he fights.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16589578894234345039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-41900421052859644262011-03-03T14:55:10.182-08:002011-03-03T14:55:10.182-08:00May our love and prayers help all of you. God will...May our love and prayers help all of you. God will always be at your side. Never far from our thoughts.<br />Extra hugs and love, Eileen and Doug GunnEileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14890076677636575482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-52702905510099301622011-03-03T14:11:10.973-08:002011-03-03T14:11:10.973-08:00We are very sorry to hear this news .It seems that...We are very sorry to hear this news .It seems that he was going into the right direction. But we know that the Lord is in control also of Benjamin's life. And our prayer is that HE will supply all our needs even when there is a grave concern at this moment .May the Lord be our refuge in these dark hours and give us strength to bear our burdens . Also we ask for comfort and peace for our grandchild and that he may receive healing in his body. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .Love Dad and ELEANORE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-66429028220931184192011-03-03T13:42:45.911-08:002011-03-03T13:42:45.911-08:00Oh Gary & Greta,
Our hearts too are breaking f...Oh Gary & Greta,<br />Our hearts too are breaking for you. Praying that God will give you strength and peace and may you find refuge in His arms.<br /><br />What a Friend we have in Jesus,<br />All our sins and griefs to bear!<br />What a privilege to carry<br />Everything to God in prayer!<br />O what peace we often forfeit,<br />O what needless pain we bear,<br />All because we do not carry<br />Everything to God in prayer!<br /><br />Have we trials and temptations?<br />Is there trouble anywhere?<br />We should never be discouraged,<br />Take it to the Lord in prayer.<br />Can we find a friend so faithful<br />Who will all our sorrows share?<br />Jesus knows our every weakness,<br />Take it to the Lord in prayer.<br /><br />Are we weak and heavy laden,<br />Cumbered with a load of care?<br />Precious Savior, still our Refuge--<br />Take it to the Lord in prayer.<br />Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?<br />Take it to the Lord in prayer;<br />In His arms He'll take and shield thee, <br />Thou will find a solace there.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07153354192342095932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-12366043727444303622011-03-03T13:36:02.037-08:002011-03-03T13:36:02.037-08:00{HUGS} Greta & Gary
I cannot imagine what you ...{HUGS} Greta & Gary<br />I cannot imagine what you are feeling...we are praying unceasingly, through better days and the not so good days.Tim and Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480472873264546793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-80019313498288088342011-03-03T13:01:14.215-08:002011-03-03T13:01:14.215-08:00Dear Gary & Greta,
My heart breaks for you......Dear Gary & Greta, <br />My heart breaks for you... I cannot imagine what you are all going through.<br />May God's promise in Isaiah 41:10 be a comfort for you today and in the days ahead. Praying for strength, peace and courage for both of you. Praying for peace for precious Benjamin. "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Is.41:10<br /><br />Love RuthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204661569924978437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-20816798025624015252011-03-03T12:49:16.174-08:002011-03-03T12:49:16.174-08:00Our hearts go out to you. We continue to pray oft...Our hearts go out to you. We continue to pray often for you all.Martin and Wieskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341769039435423266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-19375522697551950582011-03-03T12:47:28.384-08:002011-03-03T12:47:28.384-08:00Oh Gary and Greta
My heart breaks for you, may God...Oh Gary and Greta<br />My heart breaks for you, may God keep his comforting arms tightly around you. Praying for peace and strength.<br />Love KathAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-51293209922625122052011-03-03T12:21:44.845-08:002011-03-03T12:21:44.845-08:00My heart is breaking for you as I read this post. ...My heart is breaking for you as I read this post. May you continue to feel God's arms around you as He carries you through this. {HUGS} EvEvelyn van Egdomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292074867722888963.post-47335096188035373412011-03-03T12:17:40.735-08:002011-03-03T12:17:40.735-08:00And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient fo...And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9a. People respond to pain and suffering in different ways, depending on how they view God. Those who know God personally turn toward God in painful moments because they know He offers comfort, security, and a ready refuge. Turning to Him in faith today will give you reason to turn to Him for comfort tomorrow. Our afflictions prepare us for receiving the grace of God. John CalvinGrampaZnoreply@blogger.com