Author Topic: For those that Pray, please (Read 5620 times)

Randy Ryan · « **on:** June 20, 2013, 10:36:08 AM »

To Brothers in Christ here,

My Dad Art Ryan, who turned 92 in January has severely declined in health over the last couple of weeks in now under round the clock home observation with my sister Irene. Dad and I have been flying buddies all my life. I ask not for his survival though it would be good, but at 92 I know anything can happen. Please all, pray for God’s will for my Dad, comfort, healing, peaceful passing, whatever. I prepared myself for the loss of my Mom and older brother, but no amount of preparation has readied me for this, Dad and I have been so close all my life, I already feel the hole in my heart. Pray also for my sister who is at his side now.

Thanks you all.

John Cralley · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2013, 01:08:50 PM »

He has mine Randy!!

Rick Bollinger · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2013, 02:34:40 PM »

Randy,
You have mine.

Will Hinton · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2013, 03:01:19 PM »

You folks are on the FCM prayer chain as of now.

Brian Massey · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2013, 03:32:52 PM »

Randy; please accept my sincere wishes for the best possible. Losing one's parent is never easy, and it sounds like you and your dad had a very special relationship.

God Bless.

Brian

Dan Bregar · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2013, 03:56:50 PM »

Randy

I sense your pain and promise my morning prayers for you, your Dad, and family.

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2013, 04:42:40 PM »

Randy,
I offer my sincerest prayers for your Dad Art, and for you and your family, losing parents is a very discouraging thing but we all know it's part of life's journey. There are better things ahead for all.

Randy Cuberly

steven yampolsky · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2013, 04:46:29 PM »

Randy,

What's your father's father name? Hebrew prayer for the ill requires one.

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2013, 05:12:11 PM »

Thanks you all for your prayers and kind words.

Steve, his name is Art Ryan, thank you.

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #9 on:** June 20, 2013, 06:04:17 PM »

I pray and I will pray for Art. Lost my dad when he was only 63 and still have that big empty hole in me....God Bless you and your family

Mike

Jason Greer · « **Reply #10 on:** June 20, 2013, 06:17:38 PM »

Randy,

My wife and I will keep all of your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Take care,
Jason

Andrew Saunders · « **Reply #11 on:** June 20, 2013, 06:27:57 PM »

Randy i lost my dad last year. I know how you feel. Ill be praying for God's will and direction and for peace for your whole family.

George · « **Reply #12 on:** June 20, 2013, 07:15:20 PM »

My prayers for both you and your dad.

George

Allen Eshleman · « **Reply #13 on:** June 20, 2013, 08:07:01 PM »

You have my prayers.

Jim Kraft · « **Reply #14 on:** June 20, 2013, 08:28:38 PM »

Randy; You and your family are in my prayers.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #15 on:** June 20, 2013, 08:48:31 PM »

Praying for you and your family Ryan.

pat king · « **Reply #16 on:** June 20, 2013, 09:23:29 PM »

Praying for your dad, your sister, and you. It is hard losing your father, you can take comfort that when he goes he will be in a better place.

Pat

Randy Powell · « **Reply #17 on:** June 20, 2013, 11:09:55 PM »

I lost both my parents a couple of years ago. I'll be thinking of you and your Dad.

Gene O'Keefe · « **Reply #18 on:** June 21, 2013, 02:56:04 AM »

My sincere prayers also. You are so very lucky to have had him all these years....lost my Dad when
I was only 15 yrs old. :-(

john e. holliday · « **Reply #19 on:** June 21, 2013, 08:49:32 AM »

What can I add other than we can never spend enough time with our Dads or Mothers too. I was 20 when my best supporter of my hobby left this world. He is still missed even after all these years. You and your family are on my list.

Duke.Johnson · « **Reply #20 on:** June 21, 2013, 09:34:05 AM »

Randy
I'm praying for your father, you, and your family. May 'The Peace that passes all understanding' comfort you and your family at this time. Whatever God's will is.
God Bless
Duke

Joseph Lijoi · « **Reply #21 on:** June 21, 2013, 10:20:14 AM »

Randy

Art is not only your Father, but it sounds like he is a your best friend and mentor as well.

At times like this it is best to not dwell on the fact that the hole in your heart may never be filled, but on the great gift that you and your father are to one another. That kind of love lives forever.

God bless you and yours.

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #22 on:** June 21, 2013, 02:27:11 PM »

Thanks you all for the wonderful prayers and thoughts. Dad is doing a bit better today but the rapid decline is not a good sign no matter what. He is my best buddy and we traveled all over the country to fly, he taught me sandpaper is good and warps are bad, and how to get along in a tough place called the world.

Rafael Gonzalez · « **Reply #23 on:** June 21, 2013, 02:44:59 PM »

I will have your Dad and all of you in my thoughts and prayers with God.

Duke.Johnson · « **Reply #24 on:** June 21, 2013, 02:48:50 PM »

Randy
You are truly blessed to have this relationship with you father. I envy that very much, it makes me want to work harder with my relationship with my boys. I'm taking my boys to a contest this weekend and I believe I'll be thinking of you and your father. I'll share this with them on the trip. My heart has hurt for you today, but your story has inspired me.

Romans 8-28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [HIS] purpose.

Maybe how you have inspired me today is one of those "good things". Is your father a believer?

Joseph Lijoi · « **Reply #25 on:** June 21, 2013, 03:29:19 PM »

Quote from: Randy Ryan on June 21, 2013, 02:27:11 PM

Thanks you all for the wonderful prayers and thoughts. Dad is doing a bit better today but the rapid decline is not a good sign no matter what. He is my best buddy and we traveled all over the country to fly, he taught me sandpaper is good and warps are bad, and how to get along in a tough place called the world.

Can't do much better than that, my friend. That is a beautiful thing brother. You are truly blessed.

bob branch · « **Reply #26 on:** June 21, 2013, 06:03:31 PM »

Praying for your dad and family Randy.

bob branch

Joe Peters · « **Reply #27 on:** June 23, 2013, 06:38:17 AM »

Randy, please know, both you and Art are in our prayers. My dad, "POP" was my flying buddy also. We not only flew together, we built cars, did some SCCA racing, built cars, and
even did some skating. He was very early NHRA and NASCAR. I still miss those times.

I seem to remember, meeting your Dad a few times but not sure where it was. Could it have been at the Michigan State Champs at the Ford Utica Test Track?

Times change; memories remain the same.

God Bless,

Regards, Joe Peters

John Stiles · « **Reply #28 on:** June 23, 2013, 08:23:24 AM »

Said a prayer for your Dad and one also for you, Randy! Someday the Heavenly Father will lift us all up on Mighty Wings! ....................amen.

Bill Little · « **Reply #29 on:** June 23, 2013, 01:59:46 PM »

Brother Randy,

My prayers for you, your Dad, and the rest of your family are lifted up. His will to be done.

Bill

Phil Coopy · « **Reply #30 on:** June 23, 2013, 05:08:03 PM »

Our prayers for your Dad and your family.

Phil Coopy

Serge_Krauss · « **Reply #31 on:** June 24, 2013, 08:35:49 PM »

Randy, Gusti and I are keeping you and your dad in our best thoughts and prayers. When my dad passed and Mom followed shortly, it was tough, but I still keep them in my life. With your great relationship, you'll have few regrets and many fond memories. We're all with you!

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #32 on:** June 24, 2013, 09:19:39 PM »

Thank you all again, Dad is feeling better for the time being, could stay around for 10 more years of leave at a moments notice. He is feeling better but I'm afraid he's all through travelling to contests etc. He's such a great guy.

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #33 on:** June 24, 2013, 09:49:30 PM »

From another who still has his modeling father around, you can be sure that my prayers are there for you also.

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #34 on:** June 25, 2013, 07:00:36 PM »

Quote from: Dennis Adamisin on June 24, 2013, 09:49:30 PM

From another who still has his modeling father around, you can be sure that my prayers are there for you also.

Thanks Denny, you know EXACTLY what I'm talking about.

Author Topic: For those that Pray, please (Read 5620 times)

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