Comments on: Finding the silver lining. http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2008/10/16/finding-the-silver-lining/ Get inspired and follow your dreams! Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:22:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Mom BARBARA BENZ http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2008/10/16/finding-the-silver-lining/comment-page-1/#comment-440 Mom BARBARA BENZ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:39:08 +0000 http://www.theinspiredmom.com/?p=91#comment-440 Bryn was like my third daughter when Kristin and she were in junior high and high school. She was always such a caring and sweet person. It was so much fun having her at my home because she liked to bake and do crafts with me...which sometimes my daughters weren't into. You are a special young lady and I applaud all that you have accomplished. I know you will beat this cancer as you so bravely did in high school. God Bless you Bryn...you are in my prayers! Barbara Bryn was like my third daughter when Kristin and she were in junior high and high school. She was always such a caring and sweet person. It was so much fun having her at my home because she liked to bake and do crafts with me…which sometimes my daughters weren’t into. You are a special young lady and I applaud all that you have accomplished. I know you will beat this cancer as you so bravely did in high school.
God Bless you Bryn…you are in my prayers!
Barbara

]]> By: sue-ann http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2008/10/16/finding-the-silver-lining/comment-page-1/#comment-401 sue-ann Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:57:08 +0000 http://www.theinspiredmom.com/?p=91#comment-401 kristin, this is a beautiful piece you have shared with all of us about bryn. we all know bryn is a bowl of sunshine and it truly amazes me how she is able to wake up every morning, take care of her family and teach a room full of pre-teens! you are an inspiration! bryn, we love you and are thinking about you daily. this to shall pass, keep strong, you are beautiful inside and out. kristin, your writing alone is inspirational. love you both xoxo sue-ann kristin,
this is a beautiful piece you have shared with all of us about bryn. we all know bryn is a bowl of sunshine and it truly amazes me how she is able to wake up every morning, take care of her family and teach a room full of pre-teens! you are an inspiration! bryn, we love you and are thinking about you daily. this to shall pass, keep strong, you are beautiful inside and out.
kristin, your writing alone is inspirational. love you both xoxo sue-ann

]]> By: Kim Castner http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2008/10/16/finding-the-silver-lining/comment-page-1/#comment-322 Kim Castner Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:56:22 +0000 http://www.theinspiredmom.com/?p=91#comment-322 Bryn and I have kids in class together...I didn't even know she was battling cancer until recent...this is becasue whenever you see her, she is smiling, friendly and so very positive. Bryn - so many of us are praying for you....livestrong!! Bryn and I have kids in class together…I didn’t even know she was battling cancer until recent…this is becasue whenever you see her, she is smiling, friendly and so very positive. Bryn – so many of us are praying for you….livestrong!!

]]> By: Ruby Diy http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2008/10/16/finding-the-silver-lining/comment-page-1/#comment-200 Ruby Diy Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:54:08 +0000 http://www.theinspiredmom.com/?p=91#comment-200 Thank you, Kristin for sharing this story. I can't even begin to imagine what Bryn is going through but I do know that having a support system and prayers can be so uplifting. So Bryn, I wish you well and will keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope you don't mind if I have the COL staff pray for you as well. Thank you, Kristin for sharing this story. I can’t even begin to imagine what Bryn is going through but I do know that having a support system and prayers can be so uplifting. So Bryn, I wish you well and will keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope you don’t mind if I have the COL staff pray for you as well.

]]> By: Wendy Warren http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2008/10/16/finding-the-silver-lining/comment-page-1/#comment-196 Wendy Warren Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:31:04 +0000 http://www.theinspiredmom.com/?p=91#comment-196 Truly, Bryn is such a wonderful person, mom and friend. I think about her all the time and I am in tears reading this story because it breaks my heart for her to have to go through this. I do know that she will survive with a smile, she already is doing it all so courageously and gracefully! She is an inspiration for us all! God Bless and many hugs, Wendy Truly, Bryn is such a wonderful person, mom and friend. I think about her all the time and I am in tears reading this story because it breaks my heart for her to have to go through this. I do know that she will survive with a smile, she already is doing it all so courageously and gracefully! She is an inspiration for us all! God Bless and many hugs, Wendy

]]> By: Shannon Nicholson http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2008/10/16/finding-the-silver-lining/comment-page-1/#comment-194 Shannon Nicholson Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinspiredmom.com/?p=91#comment-194 For all of you that know Bryn, you know how she fills a room with sunshine the minute she walks in. Bryn, you are an amazing woman, mother, wife and friend. I am blessed to have you in my life. Your are teaching us all how to live better with your honesty, courage, strength and optimism. There is no doubt in my mind that you will beat this, and will do so with grace. I think about you all of the time. My prayers are with you and your family. Can't wait for that glass of wine! Love, Shannon For all of you that know Bryn, you know how she fills a room with sunshine the minute she walks in. Bryn, you are an amazing woman, mother, wife and friend. I am blessed to have you in my life. Your are teaching us all how to live better with your honesty, courage, strength and optimism. There is no doubt in my mind that you will beat this, and will do so with grace. I think about you all of the time. My prayers are with you and your family. Can’t wait for that glass of wine! Love, Shannon

]]> By: Lisa Mittleman http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2008/10/16/finding-the-silver-lining/comment-page-1/#comment-193 Lisa Mittleman Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:09:40 +0000 http://www.theinspiredmom.com/?p=91#comment-193 Bryn sounds like an amazing woman! Several friends have mentioned her to me. I'm going to finally take the time to reach out to Bryn. We seem to have a lot in common right now and can probably lean on each other for support. Thanks for mentioning my blog too. Its so much easier to post my updates than to be on the phone constantly or to be asked about "the latest" in front of my kids! Bryn sounds like an amazing woman! Several friends have mentioned her to me. I’m going to finally take the time to reach out to Bryn. We seem to have a lot in common right now and can probably lean on each other for support.

Thanks for mentioning my blog too. Its so much easier to post my updates than to be on the phone constantly or to be asked about “the latest” in front of my kids!

]]> By: Betsy http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2008/10/16/finding-the-silver-lining/comment-page-1/#comment-192 Betsy Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:29:43 +0000 http://www.theinspiredmom.com/?p=91#comment-192 What an inspiration you both are, as friends, moms, wives, women! Bryn is an amazing person - I remember her kindness at your wedding - we "Kansan's" felt a bit out of place, and Bryn went the extra mile with her natural wonderful-ness to make us feel right at home! She is a gem, a fighter, and we believe she will beat this and be cancer-free!!! She will see her children grow up and lead wonderful lives - we will be praying for Bryn, her husband, children and dear and precious friends. Love and hugs, Betsy What an inspiration you both are, as friends, moms, wives, women! Bryn is an amazing person – I remember her kindness at your wedding – we “Kansan’s” felt a bit out of place, and Bryn went the extra mile with her natural wonderful-ness to make us feel right at home! She is a gem, a fighter, and we believe she will beat this and be cancer-free!!! She will see her children grow up and lead wonderful lives – we will be praying for Bryn, her husband, children and dear and precious friends. Love and hugs, Betsy

]]> By: admin http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2008/10/16/finding-the-silver-lining/comment-page-1/#comment-191 admin Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:01:24 +0000 http://www.theinspiredmom.com/?p=91#comment-191 Thanks for your comments. Sheri-Sorry about the news from your cousin. Maybe Bryn can comment about what gave her comfort after her diagnosis. Thanks for your comments. Sheri-Sorry about the news from your cousin. Maybe Bryn can comment about what gave her comfort after her diagnosis.

]]> By: Sheri http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2008/10/16/finding-the-silver-lining/comment-page-1/#comment-190 Sheri Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:05:32 +0000 http://www.theinspiredmom.com/?p=91#comment-190 My thoughts and prayers are with Bryn -- who I am certain is one of the most beautiful women around. Yesterday, I receive d "the" phone call from my cousin who is celebrating her 50th birthday next week. She went to the doctor for a chronic stomach ache that she ignored for many months -- she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that has spread to her liver. Unfortunately, pancreatic cancer is one of those cancers that is typically not diagnosed until it is in advance stages. Obviously, my cousin Linda is in for the long haul with this diagnosis and a tough fight, but I know she has the will and fight within her. I haven't told anyone except my husband about this -- and yet I am writing it on a website for anyone to read. How do you bring up in conversation that someone you love has a disease that 90% do not survive beyond one year? What is someone suppose to say? I guess we go on by remembering to cherish every moment we have. When my son was in the hospital with encephalitis I remember thinking about how many people are sick each day but when we are well it is so easy to take it for granted. Thank you Kristin for sharing your and Bryn's story. And yes, everyday we must be thankful for all we have. My thoughts and prayers are with Bryn — who I am certain is one of the most beautiful women around. Yesterday, I receive d “the” phone call from my cousin who is celebrating her 50th birthday next week. She went to the doctor for a chronic stomach ache that she ignored for many months — she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that has spread to her liver. Unfortunately, pancreatic cancer is one of those cancers that is typically not diagnosed until it is in advance stages. Obviously, my cousin Linda is in for the long haul with this diagnosis and a tough fight, but I know she has the will and fight within her. I haven’t told anyone except my husband about this — and yet I am writing it on a website for anyone to read. How do you bring up in conversation that someone you love has a disease that 90% do not survive beyond one year? What is someone suppose to say? I guess we go on by remembering to cherish every moment we have. When my son was in the hospital with encephalitis I remember thinking about how many people are sick each day but when we are well it is so easy to take it for granted. Thank you Kristin for sharing your and Bryn’s story. And yes, everyday we must be thankful for all we have.

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