Tyler, I remember when we were kids I was leaving your house with one of your toys. You ran after me saying "that's mine, that's mine" I gave it back. Tyler I just want to thank you for playing with me when we were little, and always being so kind to me when we got older. You always saw the best in me, for that I'm so grateful. You really are such a great person, you see the best in everyone, and you want everyone to feel loved. I'm praying for you and thinking of you. Get well soon Xoxo -karlee
Tyler, I just wanted to say that you are one awesome cousin. One of my favorite memories is when we were little and being pulled in the red wagon. You have always had a love for those around you and even when I lost all my hearing you still loved me and was my best friend. Praying for you and always thinking about you. -David
Tyler, I am so sorry to learn of your current condition. I am sorry your family has to see you in your condition. You and your family are in my prayers and my thoughts. I am exercising my faith and pleading for comfort and healing to come to you and your family and loved ones. These are difficult times when we realize our complete dependence upon the tender mercies of the Lord. Gratefully, we have multiple witnesses that those tender mercies are alive in our daily lives. He will deliver you and your loved ones from this difficult period through His power and mercy.
I don't know you personally, but I am local and stumbled on this blog when a friend commented on it on Facebook. I hope you don't mind if I give a few words of encouragement.
I am a nurse and have read all of these posts. What I can ascertain immediately is that you have survived for many reasons known only to God. For now, you are learning for yourself and also teaching others who have the privilege to serve you.
What you have been called to pass through is a great honor, Tyler. This challenge is a positive experience because it shows how much trust God has in you. Take a moment to enjoy that feeling of Divine trust! It's almost easiest to feel that closeness during pain because you're doing more than you thought you could handle. See? God loves and trusts you! Yours is a beautiful stewardship. God knows your strength and that you can handle this. And so far, you're doing beautifully!
Also, I am learning that everything God gives us is a good thing, whether we perceive it as a blessing or a trial. "Blessings" and "trials" are actually completely synonymous words, Tyler, because anything that brings us closer to God is a blessing. Therefore, trials are blessings!
I just want you to know how loved you are by God. He weeps with you. But know that this opposition is an immense blessing; it provides a contrast for the joy in hundredfolds (read Elder Wirthlin's talk, "Come What May and Love It," also 1 Peter 4:12-13, Romans 8:16-18).
Bless you in your recovery Tyler! You're a strong soul. All is well and as it should be. God loves you enough to let you do this. And you will do well; we have faith in you.
Take care! My blog: lymelightlaughter.blogspot.com
I know I haven't been around a whole lot lately. School has kept me crazy busy, but that's no excuse.
I still check in here to see how you're doing. Not just the recovery, but life in general. I'm glad to hear that you're back on your feet, quite literally. The miracles don't stop.
Life is so fragile and such a precious gift and moment in time. It's hard when you are living it to be aware of just how quickly it can end. I'll never forget the lanky boy with the goofy smile who left an adorable, pink beanie baby on my porch many years ago as a Valentine's day token. Tyler had a cheery disposition and such a great energy whenever you were around him. Who would have ever guessed that this would be his exit from life? Certainly not me. This horrible tragedy brought me tears this morning as I typed this, but those tears also reminded me to TRULY and DEEPLY appreciate the breaths that I am taking and the steps that I walk today. Tyler is a wonderful and tragic reminder that mental illness is so real, and to those who struggle with it, it is tangible. Although those of us down here are mourning terribly (most significantly his family), I imagine that Tyler is being embraced by family and others in a world beyond our reach. He is being embraced by people who have traveled the same road as he and struggled with the same struggles as he did. Lastly, let's not forget amidst our grieving the ever-faithful, constant, enduring parents that were so supportive to this beautiful life while he was here. John and Karen, I literally can't even begin to know what you are going through, but you are loved and revered. No one should ever have to go through what you have gone through, but Tyler could not have had more perfect parents for the job. My heart aches. This is such an awful and a wonderful reminder to take advantage of life and everything it has to offer. It is a reminder to be aware and accept the fact that mental illness is real, dangerous, and even sometimes fatal. Let's all remember and serve Tyler and his family in our prayers and in our daily actions.
Tyler, I remember when we were kids I was leaving your house with one of your toys. You ran after me saying "that's mine, that's mine" I gave it back.
ReplyDeleteTyler I just want to thank you for playing with me when we were little, and always being so kind to me when we got older. You always saw the best in me, for that I'm so grateful. You really are such a great person, you see the best in everyone, and you want everyone to feel loved.
I'm praying for you and thinking of you.
Get well soon
Xoxo
-karlee
Tyler,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say that you are one awesome cousin. One of my favorite memories is when we were little and being pulled in the red wagon. You have always had a love for those around you and even when I lost all my hearing you still loved me and was my best friend. Praying for you and always thinking about you. -David
Tyler, I am so sorry to learn of your current condition. I am sorry your family has to see you in your condition. You and your family are in my prayers and my thoughts. I am exercising my faith and pleading for comfort and healing to come to you and your family and loved ones. These are difficult times when we realize our complete dependence upon the tender mercies of the Lord. Gratefully, we have multiple witnesses that those tender mercies are alive in our daily lives. He will deliver you and your loved ones from this difficult period through His power and mercy.
ReplyDeletePraying for you Tyler. You're an amazing kid and I love you a lot! Never, never, never give up. -Coach Vogelsberg
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ReplyDeleteHi there,
ReplyDeleteI don't know you personally, but I am local and stumbled on this blog when a friend commented on it on Facebook. I hope you don't mind if I give a few words of encouragement.
I am a nurse and have read all of these posts. What I can ascertain immediately is that you have survived for many reasons known only to God. For now, you are learning for yourself and also teaching others who have the privilege to serve you.
What you have been called to pass through is a great honor, Tyler. This challenge is a positive experience because it shows how much trust God has in you. Take a moment to enjoy that feeling of Divine trust! It's almost easiest to feel that closeness during pain because you're doing more than you thought you could handle. See? God loves and trusts you! Yours is a beautiful stewardship. God knows your strength and that you can handle this. And so far, you're doing beautifully!
Also, I am learning that everything God gives us is a good thing, whether we perceive it as a blessing or a trial. "Blessings" and "trials" are actually completely synonymous words, Tyler, because anything that brings us closer to God is a blessing. Therefore, trials are blessings!
I just want you to know how loved you are by God. He weeps with you. But know that this opposition is an immense blessing; it provides a contrast for the joy in hundredfolds (read Elder Wirthlin's talk, "Come What May and Love It," also 1 Peter 4:12-13, Romans 8:16-18).
Bless you in your recovery Tyler! You're a strong soul. All is well and as it should be. God loves you enough to let you do this. And you will do well; we have faith in you.
Take care!
My blog: lymelightlaughter.blogspot.com
Hey Tyler,
ReplyDeleteHope you get better soon my friend! We'll be thinking of you.
Dear Ty,
ReplyDeleteI just want you to know how much you are loved. These words have come to my mind this past week:
The Agreement
Looking at you
So broken and hurting
I wish I could take away your pain
I asked myself that first day
Would I take it on?
Would I take your place...
I would.
But I have a feeling
There is a design
In all this pain
Some agreement.
I apologize -
I am so slow.
And you lie so broken
You know the Physician
With healing in His hands
He knows your pain
Lie still.
As He gently cleanses your wounds
With pure water
Quench your thirst
Soften your heart
Bend the knee
Take His hand
Feel His warm embrace.
Love,
Mom
Bro,
ReplyDeleteI know I haven't been around a whole lot lately. School has kept me crazy busy, but that's no excuse.
I still check in here to see how you're doing. Not just the recovery, but life in general. I'm glad to hear that you're back on your feet, quite literally. The miracles don't stop.
Keep in touch, yeah? Let's chill sometime.
Life is so fragile and such a precious gift and moment in time. It's hard when you are living it to be aware of just how quickly it can end. I'll never forget the lanky boy with the goofy smile who left an adorable, pink beanie baby on my porch many years ago as a Valentine's day token. Tyler had a cheery disposition and such a great energy whenever you were around him. Who would have ever guessed that this would be his exit from life? Certainly not me. This horrible tragedy brought me tears this morning as I typed this, but those tears also reminded me to TRULY and DEEPLY appreciate the breaths that I am taking and the steps that I walk today. Tyler is a wonderful and tragic reminder that mental illness is so real, and to those who struggle with it, it is tangible. Although those of us down here are mourning terribly (most significantly his family), I imagine that Tyler is being embraced by family and others in a world beyond our reach. He is being embraced by people who have traveled the same road as he and struggled with the same struggles as he did.
ReplyDeleteLastly, let's not forget amidst our grieving the ever-faithful, constant, enduring parents that were so supportive to this beautiful life while he was here. John and Karen, I literally can't even begin to know what you are going through, but you are loved and revered. No one should ever have to go through what you have gone through, but Tyler could not have had more perfect parents for the job.
My heart aches. This is such an awful and a wonderful reminder to take advantage of life and everything it has to offer. It is a reminder to be aware and accept the fact that mental illness is real, dangerous, and even sometimes fatal. Let's all remember and serve Tyler and his family in our prayers and in our daily actions.