tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post8481695119483834843..comments2023-05-16T09:08:19.272-07:00Comments on CanadianKristin: Connected: Reminder:Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-6055036178145980472014-02-07T22:26:15.983-08:002014-02-07T22:26:15.983-08:00Dear Mrs Erickson
It's me, Olivia Candy, I jus...Dear Mrs Erickson<br />It's me, Olivia Candy, I just wish you the best and that you heal and feel better and have a great valentines day.<br />I know your struggling, but please know mloved puppy Zoey in heaven will be there when you need her and always stay with you <br />I love you<br />Love Olivia CandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-58073118255320030992014-02-07T15:16:51.809-08:002014-02-07T15:16:51.809-08:00Good afternoon on this beautiful sunny Kristin-kin...Good afternoon on this beautiful sunny Kristin-kind-of-day! Nature is singing about you today in glorious sunshine, bulbs are poking up through the ground, new leaves on the forsythia bush in my backyard, and blue blue blue sky decorated with the occasional fluff of a white cloud! Kristin, my friend, the LORD is your inheritance this day!<br /><br />Lamentations 3:22-25<br />New Living Translation (NLT)<br />22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends![a]<br /> His mercies never cease.<br />23 Great is his faithfulness;<br /> his mercies begin afresh each morning.<br />24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance;<br /> therefore, I will hope in him!”<br />25 The Lord is good to those who depend on him,<br /> to those who search for him.Laura Menaghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16854564355194394244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-40628895795382620382014-02-06T13:47:31.944-08:002014-02-06T13:47:31.944-08:00Dear Kristin,
We met and chatted a few times over...Dear Kristin, <br />We met and chatted a few times over making meals at cookdays with Angela Boon. I regret that we did not keep in touch, but please know that my boys and I have been keeping you and your family in our prayers. Your faith and love for your family is inspiring beyond words; you have inspired and encouraged me to be a better mom to my sons. My heart is breaking for the pain you and your family have endured. Words seem so inadequate; please forgive my bumbling. I want you to know above all that you are loved and held by many in prayer...♡hugs♡<br />Eileen Dorst Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-44526500297595349842014-02-05T20:44:06.651-08:002014-02-05T20:44:06.651-08:00You are an inspiration. Continuing to pray for a m...You are an inspiration. Continuing to pray for a miracle and that God will wrap his arms of peace around you and your family. <br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-50207670838066864592014-02-05T09:35:38.398-08:002014-02-05T09:35:38.398-08:00did a little crying and fist shaking at the Lord i...did a little crying and fist shaking at the Lord in the shower yesterday, contending for miracles on your behalf. Glad he can take it when we throw tantrums... Praying many times a day for you and your family. Kim RKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01447419254961166599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-27346977934162182642014-02-05T09:21:20.223-08:002014-02-05T09:21:20.223-08:00You are my hero miss Kristin! I don't know you...You are my hero miss Kristin! I don't know you personally but I feel I know you thru your journey. I pray for you and your family every day! I went to school with you for 1 year but we were not in the same grade. I also just found out that my fiance is your husband's cousin...small world!! I have read your blog and kept up with your fight...and what an amazing fight! You have put so much into perspective for me and I thank you! You have changed me and I am grateful! I will continue to pray for a miracle for you and your family but I will also pray for comfort and peace. please know that you have made a difference in so many peoples lives and we will never forget you!! God bless you!! Peace be with you!! Elizabeth LloydAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-80044770385616838212014-02-05T00:10:37.015-08:002014-02-05T00:10:37.015-08:00Kristin, I don't know what to say. You're ...Kristin, I don't know what to say. You're amazing. Thanks for everything. Love, Anna-MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-81192850268672367932014-02-04T23:30:44.069-08:002014-02-04T23:30:44.069-08:00Dear Kristin, Shawn and family, I've been tryi...Dear Kristin, Shawn and family, I've been trying to put my thoughts into words, but have typed and deleted so many. Feeling numb for you, but also at the same time I am filled with admiration... the positive impact and encouragement you are having on thousands of people through this blog, and in your day to day life, will forever by remembered and live on! You have demonstrated how to live through difficult times with such grace! Your kids, family, friends, and even anonymous bloggers have experienced the love of Jesus through you, even during your harder days. And now, may you feel the love and prayers of all these people you have blessed and encouraged, especially in the coming days and weeks. We love you, and will continue to hold your family up in prayers! <3 Robin (Kaiser) Ediger Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-74235509123969965812014-02-04T23:16:14.656-08:002014-02-04T23:16:14.656-08:00Amazingly timely! Just after praying for Kristen, ...Amazingly timely! Just after praying for Kristen, a picture popped up on my daughter's facebook - a depiction on a hospital wall of a strong man holding the symbolic pole with the snake around it and a scythe - pushing back a skeleton in a cape. I tried to post it here, but I guess pictures don't work.<br /><br />We had been talking about how we have to always pray and never give in to hopelessness. That we need to push back evil and sickness with our prayers. Jesus said that Satan comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but that he has come to give us life to the full. As we prayed, Mikaela (my daughter) had a picture of us all standing together, holding hands, as a wall to push back the darkness and overpower and rebuke the cancer by the name of Jesus and his victory over Satan at the cross. (Col 2:15 - God disarmed the powers that were ranged against us and made a bold display and public example of them, in triumphing over them in Him and in the cross).<br />We are continuing to pray warfare prayers on behalf of Kristen. Together and through Jesus, we are powerful.(James 5:16 - The earnest hearfelt, continued prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available.)<br />Kari Furse and family (Mikaela and Jonathan know Kristen's kids through youth and big city studio)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611589255911486292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-75971552788308116462014-02-04T22:28:46.661-08:002014-02-04T22:28:46.661-08:00Hey Kristin, it's Val. I'm just gonna tal...Hey Kristin, it's Val. I'm just gonna talk normal as if I'm messaging you because I wish I could talk with you. (I'm thinking one of your sisters will read this message to you.) I miss you! I wish we could just hang around the schoolyard and just yak away like we always do ... or chat away around your full work table that used to be in your living room ... or grab a coffee on a drive to the mall where Build A Bear is ... loved all those times with you. Your little C is so sweet! The other day when I dropped off a meal he bragged to Wiffy that he used to come to our house "like 10 times a week!" Remember that Superhero picture that Darlene MacDonald had taken of C and Lewis? Both of them were dressed as Superman defending Ross Elementary ... best of buds! I miss your hugs. It always seemed like neither of us wanted to let go first! You've never been afraid to KNOW others and BE KNOWN. I love that about you. Thanks for having our family over a couple of years ago for New Year's Eve; this year at midnight, the boys decided to go ripping around our driveway with pots and pans this year in honor of The Ericksons! I was outside cheering along with them! Funny thing is that the retired couple who live next to us slept through the whole thing ... haha!! Man, Kristin, you should see Lewis now! His gymnastic skills have really improved since the last time you saw him. It makes me wonder why he chose to have a bowling party this year for his birthday rather than a party at Twister's. Maybe it's 'cause he's there already two times a week? I don't know. He did have a blast bowling with all of his buds though! I'm so glad I was able to see you that night. I know; it was busy and we didn't have too much time or space or quiet just to be, but it was good to see you. I'm wearing the little orange dhalia flower earrings that I bought in support of a certain Ross family a couple of years ago ... I'm wearing them every day. I think they've become my favorite pair of earrings. In fact, more people comment on that pair of earrings over any others that I wear. Interesting, eh? The boys and I pray for you almost every day on our drive to school. They don't know how sick you are, but they do know that Jesus loves to comfort and be near and even heal sick people. So that's why we're praying and that's what we're praying for you. Love, love, love, and all the Goodness of Jesus be yours.Val Hiebertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-34427934384585509832014-02-04T09:19:17.923-08:002014-02-04T09:19:17.923-08:00Kristen;
Our lives crossed paths in the past throu...Kristen;<br />Our lives crossed paths in the past through mutual friends and I was so saddened when I heard about this journey that you have had to endure. Your strength, honesty and beauty have shone through it all. You are so much stronger than I believe I could ever be. This verse came to my mind this morning while praying again for you and your family (you are constantly on my mind). It is a verse that comforted my brother and his wife after the sudden passing of my niece. "I lift up my eyes to the hills--from where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1, 2 You have sought God's strength through your journey here and you are an inspiration to the many readers of your blog. Please know that heaven is being inundated with prayers for you and your family. You are loved and not forgotten. (((hugs))) to you.<br />Love, Jenn Van HarmelenJenn VHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435178356258437053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-80775652433795403992014-02-04T08:39:53.022-08:002014-02-04T08:39:53.022-08:00Kristin,
You bloom where you are planted. I love ...Kristin, <br />You bloom where you are planted. I love your fragrance and exquisite beauty. You learned life's lessons before most of us even showed up for class ;) You are so loved here by us all and in heaven Auntie Shirl and Grandma love you deeply too. (just to name a few) I have so many great memories of growing up as your cousin...you were at every birthday party and family gathering! I will never forget the week you came to stay with us when my parents went on vacation! It's hard to not receive exactly what you have been praying for...I might have to yell and scream and stomp for a while too ;) I love you so very much. CherilynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-74905138580180652762014-02-04T08:34:36.753-08:002014-02-04T08:34:36.753-08:00Psalm 18:1-2 I love you, Lord; you are my streng...Psalm 18:1-2 I love you, Lord; you are my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.<br /><br />Praying this day for a strong of sense of your Heavenly Father who is YOUR strength. YOUR rock, YOUR fortress, YOUR saviour, and in whom you will find protection. Brave one, God is YOUR SHIELD! He is the power that saves YOU and he is YOUR place of safety.Laura Menaghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16854564355194394244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-30316741317640582282014-02-04T07:11:58.338-08:002014-02-04T07:11:58.338-08:00God be with you all, love, hugs and prayers. Cindy...God be with you all, love, hugs and prayers. CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-9446818404360644862014-02-04T01:23:31.440-08:002014-02-04T01:23:31.440-08:00Thank you for updating this blog, Kori and Keri.
...Thank you for updating this blog, Kori and Keri. <br />Kristin, I love you, and so many people love you as you know. <br />Praying for you and rest of your family. <br />MiwaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-47603112281862695572014-02-03T23:04:33.760-08:002014-02-03T23:04:33.760-08:00I just read a blog post from a daughter who just r...I just read a blog post from a daughter who just recently lost her mom to cancer. She talked about how yesterday (sunday) when she was singing praise songs in church it suddenly struck her that she was singing her praise to God and her mom was actually seeing him face to face. It was such a beautiful image and made her feel very connected to her mom at that moment. I pray that your family would have those moments of connectedness too.Mobachshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245433853549872201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-63860477916411254602014-02-03T19:31:26.861-08:002014-02-03T19:31:26.861-08:00I have been reading the recent posts here and am g...I have been reading the recent posts here and am greatly moved. I can only say is what beautiful words for an even more remarkable soul God bless you Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470470914358872901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-22739452580208335272014-02-03T19:22:15.284-08:002014-02-03T19:22:15.284-08:00My treasured friend. While you didn't choose t...My treasured friend. While you didn't choose this journey you dove in with a fight and determination that can only be called Kristin size! Moments may have rocked you: but you got up determined to stand another day. You have my friend!! I truly believe that God gave you extra days to love, celebrate and cherish your family. In all of this your faith never faltered it just grew deeper and stronger. This legacy not only reaches your family; but all of us who you have allowed to come on this journey with you. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability. I will miss Your kind, tender heart, your wisdom and your spunk!! You are loved!! We will be the village to help support Shawn and your family in the coming season. If roles were reversed I know you would do that for us.<br />NoelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-21679874969094752092014-02-03T19:20:17.010-08:002014-02-03T19:20:17.010-08:00Kristin, your gentle heart, your big big hugs, you...Kristin, your gentle heart, your big big hugs, your genuine caring for people, your generosity, the fact that you shop at Land's End, your amazing hair... so many things I love about you! I can go on and on, but it is your love for Jesus and your inspiration that will be your legacy. You are a gentle warrior. Fight this good fight. The battle is not over-- for great is your victory. You have touched us deeply. We are sharing in this journey with you and will circle the wagons of your loved ones with prayer. Love always. Karen Van EgmondLife with a Vanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03590377902397464641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-67208665153914895742014-02-03T18:21:25.668-08:002014-02-03T18:21:25.668-08:00Oh Kristin - you are tired and in pain. You have f...Oh Kristin - you are tired and in pain. You have fought so courageously, always putting the needs of others ahead of your own. You have blessed Shawn and your kids with great love, and they will carry that love with them for the rest of their lives! Zechariah 9:9 says, "Shout and cheer, Daughter Zion! Raise the roof, Daughter Jerusalem! Your King is coming!" Kristin, Your King is coming! Love you much,<br />LauraLaura Menaghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16854564355194394244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-87215721562281058112014-02-03T17:16:03.434-08:002014-02-03T17:16:03.434-08:00I have been praying for you family throughout my d...I have been praying for you family throughout my day. In every step of my day I have been reminded to stop and enjoy... because it could be gone. Although I live with the hope of heaven I know that my time to leave this earth could be at any moment.. that is all in God's hands. So today I choose to slow down and enjoy every minute... even the not so great ones. I stopped myself for hurrying my kids along with putting on their winter boots cause we would be late, I gave an extra hug at school drop off, I chose to not react to yet another spilled glass of juice. I wanted to take it all in and enjoy it.. and that is because of you.. reading your blog and seeing your love for the little things and seeing your love for your kids through all of this made me slow down and appreciate my life a bit more. I am praying peace over your hospital room. That you would be able to enjoy the time you have with your family and that these days would be sweet days of reminiscing and loving on each other and that the hope and peace of heaven and what is too come would transcend it all.... thankyou for changing meMobachshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245433853549872201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-56552275145282583462014-02-03T17:03:33.115-08:002014-02-03T17:03:33.115-08:00Dear Kristen
Thank you for being such an inspiring...Dear Kristen<br />Thank you for being such an inspiring women of God. First time I ever saw you was at church with your beautiful family. I taught your youngest 2 in Sunday school. You always had a smile on your face when at church, and at mom and me loved to cuddle my first :) I only wish you got a chance to cuddle the twins. You have given me strength with your words in this blog when I was and still going through my own journey of my kidney issues and I thank you for all the quotes and bible verses you shared they gave me strength but also kept me grounded by knowing there are more people out there going through tough life events. Always praying for you and your family.<br />LizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-46316486859826480452014-02-03T16:11:22.193-08:002014-02-03T16:11:22.193-08:00Continual prayers are being sent your way hour aft...Continual prayers are being sent your way hour after hour, we have seen the miracles at work already, the miracle of family unity, the miracle of His peace that passes all understanding, the miracle of forgiveness, the miracle of unbelievable strength that not only Kristen has been supplied with but the family too, thank you Kristen for being a person who makes the rest of us want to be better! Pattipattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14556450423926990776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-1558232599184505682014-02-03T15:12:02.469-08:002014-02-03T15:12:02.469-08:00Love you Kristin!
Love you Kristin!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062480994865756683.post-42081410468896838522014-02-03T14:24:10.728-08:002014-02-03T14:24:10.728-08:00Kristin, even now, you are such an inspiration. yo...Kristin, even now, you are such an inspiration. you are truly a woman of God. Thnk you for inspiring the rest of us. We are continuing to pray for you and your familyQuiltNut Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110209087478973404noreply@blogger.com