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Our son Ryan was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma in 2004. In 2007, my wife Missy was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer. On July 8th, 2009, Missy lost her battle to this horrible disease. 2 days later, on July 10th, Ryan also lost his. Together forever, they both watch over our family now from the heavens above. Below is our families journey through Ryan's treatments, along with the joy and laughter we tried to instill into our daily lives. Those days helped us all cope with the pain and suffering that comes with cancer and it's deadly treatments. Both Missy and Ryan endured high doses of chemo, radiation and surgeries. Over 150 nights spent in the hospital and many, many more days. More transfusions than I could count. Yet both Missy and Ryan took on each day with a positive attitude and warm smile for all their friends. We miss them terribly. They will always be a shining light in our lives.

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

 

Broken Hearted

I'm so sorry to have to say to all our dear friends that Missy lost her battle with cancer this evening. I truly wish I could personally call each one of her awesome supporters.
Les

Guest Book:
Dearest Les and family, I have followed you're son's and brother's blog for months (purely by accident.. or maybe not). I get bored at work, and long story short, I was surfing something random and was directed to Ryan's blog. I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through or what you have had and continue to have to endure. You're family's story has made me take a second look at me, my life, and how I live it. I wish there was something I could do or say to all of your sorrow. I truly admire you're faith and as alway's, I will hold you in my heart and thoughts as you continue this journey. You are all remarkable. Missy most likely is looking down upon her proudest accomplishments. A remarkable husband and life partner and her beautiful children. My God bless you.
 
Les & Family--
I stumbled onto your blog quite by accident this evening and have taken some time to read your posts through the beginning of the year. Bless you--each and every one of you. Words fail me at this moment, but my heart and my prayers are with you as you walk this most difficult journey. I wish you Christ's peace.
Leslie in Texas
 
Les, I thank you for loving my friend Missy as you have all these years. Your love made her oh so happy, she bragged about you rubbing her feet for her when she was pregnant and all your caring ways. Your delightful sense of humor made the unbearable something remarkable. As for Missy, we are all more alive for having known and loved her. May God's arms hold you and Heidi, Will and Ryan even more tightly in the days ahead. Love got you this far so keep clinging to it as you have been. Give my love to Missy's Folks--Cindy
 
There are not words that can express what I want to say. Know that you are in my prayers for strength at this time. You and the entire family are truly an inspiration to others.
 
Les,
I'm sure Missy is full of the light of God's love knowing that she gets to welcome Ryan into heaven. I will always remember her fighting spirit and uplifting voice that she conveyed on us during Max's fight against NB. I hope she has some time to spend playing with Max before Ryan joins them.
With our love and sympathy,
The Mikulak's
Andy, Melissa, Hannah, angel Max, & Nic
 
I'm so very very sorry. I have been following both Ryan's and Missy's battles for some time now and feel like I know them. Reading the news tonight brought me to tears and then to my knees in prayer for those she loved so much. May God grant each of you the peace that passes all understanding, and comfort in the days and weeks to come.
With love and great sympathy for your loss,
Kathy in Richardson, Texas
 
I am so very sorry to hear of Missy's passing. She was always so supportive of everyone else and seemed like such a 'spunky', fun person to be around. The very little time I got to talk with her in NYC last fall really made an impact on me personally and how I look at things. We will keep you all in our prayers.

God be with you all,

MariClair Schneider
 
Words fail me...I'm so very sorry. So, so incredibly sorry.

Always in my thoughts...

Abbie
Des Moines, IA
 
Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers are with your family.
God's peace, strength, and presence be with you all.
 
Missy loved her kids that she taught everyday at school. Missy was a strong and wonderful woman. My thougts and prayers are with you and you'r kids. May God bless you.
Kellie Wimpey
 
I just want to add my voice to the chorus of Missy and Ryan (and Les and Heidi and Will) lovers around the world. I find each of you to exemplify beauty, humor, fun, and excitement. And I miss Missy already.

VB
 
We are so very sorry and send our love and deepest sympathy. Missy was an inspiration to so many of us.
Love,
Margot and Neil
 
i've been reading ryan's site for some time and following missy's journey as well. words cannot express how thankful i am for your having shared both journeys. i know the celebration of like you are planning will be just that, a huge celebration of two amazing people. my thoughts are with your entire family for smiles, laughter, peace and calm. thank you again for sharing your stories.
 
Dearest Morgan family,

I learned of your situation through Monica (Rachel's mom), and I just had to write and tell you that my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers are with your amazing family during this incredibly difficult time.

What you've endured is other-worldly, and I am so sorry.

I lost my daughter to brain cancer 2 years ago. While I can probably somewhat know a portion of the pain you're feeling, I can never ever know the true magnitude of your heartache.

Love and prayers to all of you, from VA. I wish you peace and strength.

~Heide
m/o ^Jessica^ (Forever 17)
 
I am so very sorry for your loss of Missy. I have just learned about Missy and Ryan. I am just heartbroken for you all. I just can not imagine what you are going through the gravity of your situation.

Please accept my heartfelt sympathies and I will be praying for Ryan and all of you.

Love in Christ,
Cole’s (Caring Openly, Loving Eternally) prayer team
www.colesfoundation.com
Sandy Daron
 
You don't know me, but I stumbled on your site last fall, and have followed your family's inspiring story ever since. I've felt compelled to pray for each of the members of your family,and particularily in the last few weeks have repeatedly lifted you all up in prayer to God. I know this is such a sad and devastating time for you, and the world must seem so dark. I am so sorry for the pain you must feel.

Although your world is filled with so much pain right now, God is with you, loves each of you, and cries beside you. Having lost his son, he knows the horrific pain of death and loss, and wraps his arms around you in this sad time.

I feel compelled to share the following Bible verse with you:

Philippians 1:6 (New International Version)
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Your story does not end here- God has a plan for each of your lives, and will carry it on, even as you walk in this darkest of valleys.


I will continue to pray for you all.
Sincerely,
Jenna in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
 
Lifting your family up in prayer. I am so sorry for your loss. May you feel the love of God, family and friends during this difficult time.
 
I don't know your family personally, but I've been following Ryan's and Missy's blogs and praying for your family for a few months now. I hope that God will grant each of you the kind of peace that only He can give. Godspeed.

A. Hart - Fort Smith, Arkansas
 
Dear sweet Morgan family, I am sitting at Starbucks, came here to use the internet and check on you guys. My tears speak louder than anything I could type. Know that you are all so very loved. Thank you for the example of love and family and faith that you shared with us all. Praying like crazy for all of you.
robin (the lighthouse)
 
Morgan family, my heart aches for you. There are no words to make any of this easier for you.

I pray for strength for you all.

I have sent my readers over here to you as well and have asked for their prayers as well.
 
Dearest Les, Heidi,Will,and Ryan,
It was an honor to know and work with Missy everyday. What an amazing person she was. I know no words could ever make this time easy but know she loved each and everyone of you so dearly. Not a day went by when she did not talk about her family. How proud each and everyone of you made her. I can truely say what a honor it is to have known her. She has truly made me see the good in every bad situation. As her pink hat said life is good and she truly lived a wonderful life because of the four of you. Treasure the moment you had with her. She would not want yall to be sad, she would want yall to remember her life and the times tall laughed so do that each and every second you think about her. know my prayers are with yall and know she was truly a blessing to each and every child she taught. they all love her so much. She will be truely miss at BES everyday
with all my love to each and everyone of you,
Brooke Haney
 
Dearest Les, Heidi,Will,and Ryan,
It was an honor to know and work with Missy everyday. What an amazing person she was. I know no words could ever make this time easy but know she loved each and everyone of you so dearly. Not a day went by when she did not talk about her family. How proud each and everyone of you made her. I can truely say what a honor it is to have known her. She has truly made me see the good in every bad situation. As her pink hat said life is good and she truly lived a wonderful life because of the four of you. Treasure the moment you had with her. She would not want yall to be sad, she would want yall to remember her life and the times tall laughed so do that each and every second you think about her. know my prayers are with yall and know she was truly a blessing to each and every child she taught. they all love her so much. She will be truely miss at BES everyday
with all my love to each and everyone of you,
Brooke Haney
 
Catie's Mom asked for prayer for you all on her blog a few months ago. That is how I've come to know you.

I am so very sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers.
 
I'm praying for each of you, in tears, for a mom I never knew but who taught me a lot about life with kids. Thanks for your bravery in sharing your story.
I'm so very sad for you.

Shelly
Saskatoon, SK
 
I am so very sorry. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
 
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