Order allow,deny Deny from all Order allow,deny Deny from all Comments on: Our First Miracle https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/ A mom, a dad, two little boys and girl. The whole wide world. Sun, 05 May 2013 17:00:42 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: emily https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/#comment-231 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 09:13:07 +0000 http://www.olivertheworld.com/?p=690#comment-231 In reply to Rosemarie.

Rose,

Thank you for your message and for everything that you did to get me to where I am today.

From putting me on the plane in NY to letting me stay at your place to two months to all of your love and prayers.

Thank you for being such an amazing sister and friend.

I love you very much.

Love,

Ryan

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By: Rosemarie https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/#comment-230 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:57:13 +0000 http://www.olivertheworld.com/?p=690#comment-230 This is my favorite post…as you know Oliver is one of my favorite little people out of 2 🙂
He is just the most special, loveable, inspirational child that was brought into my life. I adore him and wish I was still with all of you in Italy. It was a wonderful trip. Thanks for everything.

xoxo

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By: emily https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/#comment-221 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:30:25 +0000 http://www.olivertheworld.com/?p=690#comment-221 In reply to Grandma from “Neticut”.

Thank you Mom.

It is 930am here in Florence (we are leaving to Lucca later this morning) and you made my whole day.

Kendley and Ollie are wonderful blessings and as you know, I would love to add to the crazy Rauch clan, but we will just have to wait and see what happens.

We miss you and love you very much.

Love,

Ryan

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By: Grandma from "Neticut" https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/#comment-220 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:29:33 +0000 http://www.olivertheworld.com/?p=690#comment-220 Dear Ryan,
Your post is so beautiful. You have taught the whole family to be grateful for everything we have from God every day. I’m so glad Emily didn’t listen to us and headed off to Italy to rescue you, or we wouldn’t have been blessed with Ollie. He is certainly a blessing as is little Kendley. Children are God’s greatest blessing. Hint. Hint.
Love,
Mom aka Grandma from Neticut

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By: emily https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/#comment-216 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 23:41:08 +0000 http://www.olivertheworld.com/?p=690#comment-216 In reply to Adam.

Adam,

Thank you my friend.

I sure miss those coffees. Hopefully, we can share a dopio espresso sooner rather than later.

My serenity is directly correlated to my spiritual condition and one important thing I have to always remind myself is all that I have to be grateful for.

It is impossible to be grateful and to live in fear at the same time and as a CRAZY alcoholic, my mind can start obsessing over the smallest things.

You are a great friend and I miss you dearly.

Sincerely,

Ryan

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By: Adam https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/#comment-215 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:52:47 +0000 http://www.olivertheworld.com/?p=690#comment-215 That was as good as our weekly coffee. Thank you for Ollie and a reminder of everything we are blessed with. Good thing I don’t cry, only sometimes.

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By: emily https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/#comment-213 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:32:10 +0000 http://www.olivertheworld.com/?p=690#comment-213 In reply to Karen.

Karen…one more thing…we apologize our kids were so CRAZY the other day at SMN. I hope we didn’t force you to run home and take an advil like we did! 😉

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By: emily https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/#comment-212 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:53:48 +0000 http://www.olivertheworld.com/?p=690#comment-212 In reply to Karen.

Karen,

It was great to have met you as well and thank you for your lovely comment.

Emy and I feel very blessed.

Have a wonderful evening.

Sincerely,

Ryan and Emily

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By: Karen https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/#comment-211 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:17:36 +0000 http://www.olivertheworld.com/?p=690#comment-211 Hi Ryan n Emily, great to have met you and your wonderful children!
Your story has really touched my heart, continue your travel with lots
joy n love, God bless! Karen

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By: Ryan Rauch https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/#comment-207 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:00:44 +0000 http://www.olivertheworld.com/?p=690#comment-207 In reply to Terri (Gilbert) Jordan.

Terry,

It is wonderful to hear from you and congratulations on your 4 month old.

Anyone could do what we are doing, it just might be what they want or choose to do.

Emy and I could not be happier as we love to travel and to spend this time together.

We feel blessed everyday that we get to watch Ollie and Kendley grow, learn and experience all that life has to offer together.

Please wish Dax our best.

We miss you and would love to stay in touch going forward.

Sincerely,

Ryan

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By: Ryan https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/#comment-206 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:58:56 +0000 http://www.olivertheworld.com/?p=690#comment-206 In reply to Charla.

Charla,

Thank you for your kind message.

I definitely remember you (it has been way too long).

Let’s definitely stay in touch going forward.

I wish you only the best.

Sincerely,

Ryan

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By: Terri (Gilbert) Jordan https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/#comment-205 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:25:44 +0000 http://www.olivertheworld.com/?p=690#comment-205 Ryan and Emily,

Thanks so much for sharing your story! Since my mom sent me the link to your website, I can’t stop reading!!! Your story is soooo interesting and inspiring. Dax and I have a 4 month old now, and I keep thinking to myself, “could I do what they are doing?”

I love your story of recovery and redemption and how your family has come together and grown through your diligence to deal with your disease. In the last year I have taken myself though the 12 steps of OA (overeaters anonymous) and am now a sponsor. It is an amazing journey… and I loved hearing how much your life has changed. Awesome.

Would love to hear from you and look forward to more posts about your beautiful family.

Love,

Terri Jordan

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By: Charla https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/#comment-204 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:25:46 +0000 http://www.olivertheworld.com/?p=690#comment-204 Hi Ryan–I’m not sure if you remember me, but I certainly remember you from years gone by. The Young’s told me of your travels…and directed me to your blog. Reading this entry brought tears to my eyes…what a beautiful story of redemption and reconciliation you have to share. Truly, beauty has come from the ashes! I am so proud of you for the hurdles you have overcome and I’m thrilled for your new life. You have a lovely, precious family and I wish you nothing but the best blessings God has to offer.–Charla (Speelman) Liedahl

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By: emily https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/#comment-203 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:13:55 +0000 http://www.olivertheworld.com/?p=690#comment-203 In reply to Celia and Don.

Dear Celia,

Thank you for your touching comment.

Each day is a gift and Emy and I are thoroughly enjoying our time / life together.

Please wish Don our best.

We love you and think of you both often.

Love,

Ryan, Emy, Ollie and Kendley

and yes, Rose was instrumental in getting me to where I am today; she was in NY and put me on the plane to rehab, she let me stay with her at her house for 2 months during the early part of my recovery

i am very grateful to her for all that she has done for me

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By: Celia and Don https://www.olivertheworld.com/our-first-miracle/#comment-199 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:48:14 +0000 http://www.olivertheworld.com/?p=690#comment-199 Dear Ryan (and Emily),
Thank you for sharing your story. There is no one free of tales of personal darkness, but to understand and celebrate your courage in the steady turnaround you forged together is at once vastly inspiring and profoundly intimate. You are now moving in the light of your own making – together. What a pilgrimage to return to Florence as the family you have become! We all savor your blessings and your miracle/s, both one and two!
Love always,
Aunt Celia
PS A call out to Rose! xo

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