tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391784477882226849.post7771959795092599592..comments2023-09-06T04:38:52.010-06:00Comments on My War With Cancer: Is today Wednesday?Nick Raitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17489207719611569044noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391784477882226849.post-61157760607862084262011-07-06T08:32:32.593-06:002011-07-06T08:32:32.593-06:00God bless this first Wednesday in July 2011.
It ...God bless this first Wednesday in July 2011. <br />It amazes me how fast I live life as do others around me. In the month's time since Nick left us to be with the Lord, I can think of dozens of things that have happened that are life altering. Just in my immediate family Kelsey got her driving permit, Carly took a job in Moab, Stuart returned from Iraq and celebrated in Vegas, Stan was given a new puppy for Father's Day. In these things I realize I can let worry rob me of the joy God created us for. <br /> So in all the choices I must make in my life time I am thankful for the guiding words found in the Psalms. Nick's cancer journey inspired me to focus on verse 5 in Psalm 25 - "Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my slavation; for you I wait all day long." <br /> Dear Lord, may you bless all of Nick's family and friends. Use our choices to seek You and teach us through their consequences. Amen.<br />Love, aunt ChrisChris Ulvinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391784477882226849.post-88559916157883974162011-06-22T08:32:59.616-06:002011-06-22T08:32:59.616-06:00Blessed June 22nd Wednesday Lori,
As the day...Blessed June 22nd Wednesday Lori, <br /> As the days have now become weeks since Nick's passing I reflect back on Nick's thank you letter to the Ulvins. His last words to us were "thank you for all the continuous prayers".<br /> These were words from a wise soul in a young body. Jesus modeled for us the purpose and power of prayer when he asked his disciples to pray at the Mount of Olives. Nick is in good company. <br /> Dear Nick, I will try to continually pray - with help from the Holy Spirit - until the day I am reunited with our Heavenly Father. Godspeed to us all.<br />Love, aunt ChrisChris Ulvinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391784477882226849.post-58026807333329849792011-06-15T08:29:26.139-06:002011-06-15T08:29:26.139-06:00Blessed June 15th Wednesday
The Ulvins are b...Blessed June 15th Wednesday <br /> The Ulvins are back in California. We have received many cards of sympathy which reaffirms how Nick was a vessel of God's love and promise to so many he never met on earth. I can't help but smile when picturing Nick welcoming to heaven the multitude who followed My War With Cancer. <br /> Dear Lord, thank you for never leaving Nick and making his funeral a celebration of life and faith. Please fill the void created by Nick's earthly departure with love and joyful memories. May you grant Carly and Kelsey special favor in their days ahead. Amen. <br />Love, aunt ChrisChris Ulvinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391784477882226849.post-70683926900369430202011-06-10T07:48:13.673-06:002011-06-10T07:48:13.673-06:00Lori,
Thank you for taking the time to write such...Lori,<br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to write such a heartwarming update for all of us who wish we could've been with you at Nick's funeral. You all were in my thoughts Sunday evening and all day Monday. It sounds like the service was a very fitting expression of all the love and admiration so many feel for Nick.<br /><br />I've added you to a newly created Facebook group called "The Road Less Traveled," for parents who have lost a child. The DeHaans, who lost their daughter Hannah to rhabdo, invited Gene and me to join. The core group is from western Michigan, but the membership has become somewhat more diverse as others have signed on, including Archie and Judith Wilson. Please join the conversation if and when you feel ready.<br /><br />Please know that I'm walking with you on this difficult journey from afar.<br /><br />Love,<br />LoriLorin Decker Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789706644983452268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391784477882226849.post-73407527341265515672011-06-09T14:56:14.225-06:002011-06-09T14:56:14.225-06:00Thank you for sharing. It sounds truly beautiful ...Thank you for sharing. It sounds truly beautiful and comforting. Though I only know you and Nick via the web, I am awed by you...your positiveness, your strength, your giving way. God Bless.<br />- Amy GoodnerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391784477882226849.post-50678993027314094972011-06-09T13:39:34.179-06:002011-06-09T13:39:34.179-06:00Thank you for sharing Nick's story. He has ins...Thank you for sharing Nick's story. He has inspired me more than you know. www.smilesforchange.blogspot.comSmileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375104119117169135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391784477882226849.post-46053375689890778252011-06-09T09:56:20.281-06:002011-06-09T09:56:20.281-06:00Blessed Thursday Lori and family,
My daily d...Blessed Thursday Lori and family, <br /> My daily devotional challenged me with "Our loving ways can make people want to know God better." Nick's funeral made me trust God's promise and inspired to seek God more. Thank you to all the serving hands - both seen and unseen - on the days following Nick's earthly departure. May God bless those who look to Him for help in the days ahead. Amen<br />love, aunt ChrisChris Ulvinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391784477882226849.post-63510156205918766392011-06-09T08:04:05.762-06:002011-06-09T08:04:05.762-06:00Anne and I could not attend, regretfully.
During t...Anne and I could not attend, regretfully.<br />During the week I was up in Ottawa and proudly displayed my WACKY pin close to my heart every day.<br />On wednesday Night I had an opportunity to sing a couple of songs in front of a very lively Quebec based family orchestra, Le Famille Painchaud. 2 Fiddles, one guitar on bass fiddle. Very lively music. <br /><br />I sang an extremely popular French Canadian ballad, but I sang it for Nick, it's very plaintive.<br /><br />"Ma chere Nick, C'est ton tour<br />De nous laisser parler d'amour<br />Ma chere Nick, C'est ton tour<br />De nous laisser parler d'amour"<br /><br />translated means;<br />My dear friend Nick, now it's your turn<br />To let ourselves talk about your love<br />My dear friend Nick, now it's your turn<br />To let ourselves talk about your love"<br /><br /><br /><br />Lori,<br />Thankyou so much for keeping all of us up to date, and so engaged.<br /><br />With WACKY love,<br />JayJay Patersonnoreply@blogger.com