Thoughts and comments already posted
March 2010
Our prayers remain with you always! (((HUGS))) The kids excitedly echo the invitation to visit. ;-) Love, McKrista and familyKrista, kskrista@swbell.net
1/28/2004 6:15:57 PM - ip address:216.63.200.168
Hi Krista, Thinking of you. We had a great time in AZ at the dude ranch. I think you should open a Chrisitan Dude Ranch in Michigan and let me move in and run it for you ;o) I will even fake a drawl for ya'll. LauraLaura Canaan, Canaanl@hotmail.com
1/28/2004 10:12:59 PM - ip address:63.158.212.29
Oh Krista (((hug))) What a beautiful testimony, faith, and hope you have! You and your family are in my prayers, that He will make your farm and ranch all that He wants it to be! Love in Christ, Heather (from FIAR)Heather, bht3@new.rr.com
1/28/2004 10:23:34 PM - ip address:24.164.243.112
Hi Krista and family, our family has been praying for you all. I heard the song with the line "He gives us beauty for ashes" today on the radio and I thought of you. Thank you for your testimony. May you remain strong and at peace in His power. P.S. If you feel the need to hug a horse come hug ours. We have a 9 month old colt that loves attention.Ann Scripps, annscripps@hotmail.com
1/28/2004 11:18:23 PM - ip address:24.236.155.11
We are praying for your entire family during this very difficult time. God takes our pain and uses it as an opportunity to bring us closer to Him and to give us hope for tomorrow. He is certainly doing that for you, and we are so blessed to read your testimony! (((((Meyers))))) Love, Sherry, Clark, and KiddoesSherry Jenkins, sherry.jenkins@comcast.net
1/29/2004 9:27:06 AM - ip address:24.1.209.37
Krista and Brian, We are praying for you and the kids. What a terrible loss. We'll be in touch. Love you,Uncle Jerry & Aunt Dee , jadeco@earthlink.net
1/29/2004 11:07:35 AM - ip address:65.176.232.80
Tim and I are sorry to here of your terrible loss. We love all of you. Love, Aunt Marilyn, Tim Benson & Gabe tooMarilyn Meyers, Marilyn.A.Meyers@Pharmacia.com
1/29/2004 12:50:31 PM - ip address:63.97.240.1
Dear krista & family. I too have such a great love of animals, my family photographs and Christmas decorations. To have these taken would be one of the biggest loss. I can not even begin to imagine the pain you are all really going through. I am excited for you all with your new farm venture you are beautiful people who are going to make such an impact on so many young peoples lives. I wish you ever success and look forward to seeing and hearing how your new venture develops and blesses so many young lives. Who knows, one day you might get me on a plane to come play! Lots of love to you all Leanne NzLeanne Morris New Zealand, ImYourCMC@xtra.co.nz
1/29/2004 1:51:44 PM - ip address:210.55.146.183
While Satan meant this tragedy for bad, I can so clearly see how God is taking it and using it for good, for His glory! Just think, had this fire not happened, would you have been able to ask for help with the ranch? Probably not, since it is so hard even now, and believe me, I totally understand. We are the same way. But by allowing all of us to help in whatever way we can, the ranch will become a reality maybe much sooner than you ever thought possible, AND, with SO much help! You're right, being able to help does bless the giver so much. I think in today's world it is a sense of pride, that we shouldn't appear to 'need' help. But oh, the blessings in store for those who open their hearts to humbly receive all He has for us, such as you are doing! I can't wait to hear about what all God does for your family and the ranch! '...I will open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground....' Malachi 3:10-11 Many prayers and blessings to your family. And thank you for ministering to us through your loss. It has increased my faith and helped me to see some things spiritually that I never saw before. Oh the people your testimony is already reaching...Christy from the FIAR boards, hsmom24@charter.net
1/29/2004 2:11:38 PM - ip address:24.159.155.67
You are all in our prayers,I feel that at this time that is the donation that we can give. Prayer for healing,Prayer for help in this time of need.Shari Tatosian, teach2kids2002@yahoo.com
1/29/2004 8:21:48 PM - ip address:24.13.91.209
My heart has ached for you daily and I continue to pray for you all. Your testimony has inspired me to continue on with our family vision. Just know that the Lords glory is being revealed through you!! Please know we continue to pray for you every night. Lifting you up and praying that He holds you in His arms closely tonight.Beth , family4shields@wmconnect.com
1/29/2004 9:31:51 PM - ip address:198.81.26.14
You are in our hearts and our prayers. Satan burns down one barn and 2 horses and God jump starts a ministry that saves many.Brunsting Family, bruns@qtm.net
1/29/2004 9:36:36 PM - ip address:216.163.53.67
Philip. 3:12-14 (MsgB) "I'm not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. [13] Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. [14] I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back." Many have been so blessed by the fact that your family is keeping your eye on the goal, not turning back, but choosing to press on!!! The pain is so real, but the prize is as well! May you sense the body of Christ upholding your arms and helping to make straight the crooked paths!!! You are so very loved and prayed for so often! We love you, Tim, Barb, Rachel, Benji, Jesse, Hannah and Baby Caleb-to-be :O)Barb Cash, barbcash1@juno.com
1/30/2004 8:06:38 AM - ip address:68.215.243.137
"Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in Him, because we trust in His holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you." Psalm 33:20-22 Brian, Krista, and family ~ You've ministered to countless lives in this week alone. You've shared the hope and promise that we have in Jesus, and my heart has been blessed, challenged, and inspired. Our love and continued prayers are with each one of you. (((HUG)))Nikki (Wisconsin), mjonik@bytehead.com
1/30/2004 9:05:40 AM - ip address:65.43.22.152
Krista, Hanna and Family, I cannot even imagine your pain. I wish I could bottle it up and float it away somewhere. I am glad that I was fortinate enough to have met you and Hanna and to have cuddled your precious beautiful foals. I know God has a plan and it seems to be headed to towards the Shily's Ranch full speed ahead. I beleive I am only a couple of hours away and hope to help on the ranch occasionally. God has chosen a great family to tie in with his plan.Marge Molengraff, platiepus@yahoo.com
1/30/2004 11:58:09 AM - ip address:63.149.44.86
Hannah,I just want you to know that I am sorry you lost your precious Casper. I am so impressed with your natural talent with horses. I look forward to seeing you blossom and use that talent on the many horses you will love and join up with in your life. Alex, You are an amazing young man. You were so strong that tragic day. I am sorry you lost your models and such in the fire. I know it is hard. I pray that you find peace and comfort and some really new, cool, models to start your collection again!!!! Noah, what can I say. You are the light and the joy that we all need to see and hear at all times. Even when there is saddness. You are a one of a kind and I love you soooo much little guy!!!! Brian, when I heard your voice as you entered the house that morning I knew it was all going to be ok. Bless you for being so strong. Krista, you know my heart. The pain runs deep but I know the core is strong. I look forward to seeing the Beauty from the Ashes. You are my touchstone also girl and don't you forget it!!! Love you all!!!Lisa, oweless@ameritech.net
1/30/2004 12:42:21 PM - ip address:67.36.56.189
I can't tell you how your story has touched my heart in so many ways. Your families faith is to be admired. It is truly amazing that through this attack of Satan, God is multiplying and speeding up the process that Satan tried to crush. Our God is an awesome God. I have something I would like to contribute to your family and I don't see an address, maybe I have missed it. If you could e-mail me with a mailing address, I will get it out to you. We are a FIAR homeschool family in Georgia and I just recently started vising the message boards again.Theresa Sykes, theresa.sykes@juno.com
1/30/2004 3:50:42 PM - ip address:66.32.104.227
Well, as soon as I got home from our visit today, I had to read the entire site. Wow, already touching lives from the pain... It is so wonderful to see you praising our Lord God even while you are still in the pain of loss. God be glorified...dawn baker, 4bakers@netpenny.net
2/4/2004 6:25:03 PM - ip address:208.20.44.216
Dear Krista and Family, I have been so moved by your story, and I wanted you to know that I have been praying for you. I shared your story with my horse-loving daughter, and she was moved to tears by your story. Your faith and love of the Lord is evident, and I thank you for sharing your faith and testimony. I am one of the FIAR Moms, and I will be sending you a package with the few extra FIAR books that I have for the ranch library. May the Lord Bless and Keep You, Tami Fox - wife to Jonathan, and Homeschool Mom to Ashley (13), Nicholas (9), Jacob (4.5), Daniel (3), and Quinton (5 mos)Tami Fox, fiveblessings03@aol.com
2/5/2004 12:45:43 PM - ip address:205.188.208.75
My prayers are with your family at this sorriful time. I am a lady in your moms BSF group. I'm sure with Gods help your family will pick up the pieces and put them all back together. Sometimes God shows us the way to go by some strange happening. I will be watching your website for news of the ranch. May God help you acchieve your dream. I and my family will be praying for you and your family. You are blessed in ways you don't even dream of. Keep your prayers coming they will be answered and I'm sure you are already experiencing. Jan and Scott KizerJan & Scott Kizer, kizerskorner@msn.com
2/5/2004 1:19:56 PM - ip address:4.76.99.204
Love you, Krista! I'm looking out the window at 11 inches of beautiful snow! It covers the ground like a fluffy white blanket. Today, the kids and I caught giant flakes on black paper, like Snowflake Bentley. We used our microscopes to view their intricate designs. Signs of our Abba Father's love are all around....keep looking. I'm praying for your family tonight. Big Hugs....KristinKristin Huntley, khuntley@comcast.net
2/6/2004 12:14:23 AM - ip address:68.86.33.132
hello! i have a good friend from church who recently started an equestrian center (christian based) i have shared your story with her. she is interested in praying for you and thought once you get settled she would bring her 4H group out to help with cleaning etc. she is an awsome person. her name is vickie. i have been keeping you in my prayers as well. i can see God using this mightly. You have been a very good witness through it all. i give him all the praises for using what the enemy meant for fear and turning it into a strong outreach and a time for growth and maturity. Jesus loves you and has an amazing plan for your lives and for your ministry. you are precious to him. rest in knowing that the one in you is stronger than the one in the world. need anything? let me know Blessings. sharon gordon (sarahs' sister)sharon gordon, laggordon@yahoo.com
2/15/2004 2:45:53 PM - ip address:12.64.0.3
Your new baby is so cute, I hope he helps to fill that huge void somewhat. Keep up the faith, we all support you! The Rietman family PineHaven StablesCarole, carrie@hoho.org
2/18/2004 10:08:30 AM - ip address:208.159.115.226
Hugs and Prayers remain with your family! Can't wait to visit the ranch!Nicole McNeil, nikimcneil@runbox.com
2/19/2004 8:39:36 AM - ip address:66.82.112.1
Krista, This is first time I have visited your site in a few months to see Shily and Casper on the barn cam. I am so very sorry this horrible thing has happened to you and your family. I've been crying for an hour, I can't believe they are gone. Your faith in God is inspiring. My prayers are with you and your family. Take Care, Lisa, Lightfoot and DREAMCATCHERLisa Mamuza, lisamamuza@sympatico.ca
2/20/2004 3:13:06 AM - ip address:131.104.165.101
hey you wondreful meyers! we love to log on and the kids really enjoy all your updates. you are being gifted by God in your wonderful ability to write from your heart and get others to share your joys, sorrows and dreams. we are so excited about this dream and thankful to be a part of it beoming a reality! always be assured of our love for you and our prayers for your family and the powerful ministry God has chosen for you. thank you for your faithfulness in the face of despair and your persistence in following a loving God with an obedient heart... the lives that will be changed because of this are growing. we love you! chris, judi, skyler, shiloh, sydney and gracechris, judi, skyler, shiloh, sydney and grace, johnson_family_@hotmail.com
2/28/2004 7:19:18 PM - ip address:68.74.105.193
I see dreams I'd never imagined and miracles I couldn't hope for. Your witness through this time, the vision you are sharing, and the grace God has given you shine with wonder. May that light brighten lives as it has mine.Carolyn O'Hearn, carohearn@yahoo.com
3/22/2004 9:46:10 PM - ip address:216.163.52.253
Jim Wing gave me your web site and said you might be someone to contact. I live in Benton Harbor and have a vision for something I am calling "Redemption Village." I don't know where you live from your web site, or if you know anything about Benton Harbor. The city has been in the grips of satan's oppression for at least 25 years. A number of people here have a vision for this to change, but it will take a work of God, and a place for a lot of people to be discipled long term. Hence "Redemption Village." I had emailed Jim because there is a piece of property that someone who wanted to start a rescue mission has, that is literally fallow ground. We hope to do some gardening there this summer and I was asking Jim if he knew anyone interested in helping out. Let me know either at the address below, which I check on weekends, or bboyd@intercare.org which I check on week days.Barbara Boyd, bjkestrel@yahoo.com
3/23/2004 6:20:08 AM - ip address:216.234.114.157
Loving you all so much -- Blessings!!!!!!Shannon in MI, Desiredhaven@aol.com
3/29/2004 8:27:17 PM - ip address:152.163.252.67
Dear Krista, In my abscence from the Fiar board during our internet fast I was unaware of your familys tragedy with the fire! I just saw something posted on the board regarding it and was able to visit your site and read about all that God has done and is continuing to do for his Glory with your family! I join you in prayer and excitement at seeing what God has in store for the Ranch and it's and yours future! What a blessing it has been to read your site! In Christ, ~Jennifer UnsellJennifer Unsell , bunsell@mac.com
4/3/2004 12:11:50 PM - ip address:68.210.96.30
Brian and Krista, Just wanted to let you know that you continue to be in our prayers whenever we think of you. Yesterday, it was driving down the expressway and my girls thought they saw a foal among some horses in a field. They remember your barn (where they played after a cranberry field trip) and loved it when I would click over to watch your barn cam. We wish you God's blessings as you continue to heal and grow through this experience. See you at INCH?Karen Harris, ckharris01@netzero.net
4/7/2004 9:19:31 AM - ip address:4.229.21.83
Your family has been on my heart since the fire. Our family keeps your family and your vision in our prayer each and every day.Denise Duffel, dduffel@swmc.org
4/26/2004 3:00:46 PM - ip address:216.163.34.41
May God always be with you!Lahoma Willilamson, lahoma1@hotmail.com
4/30/2004 5:07:20 PM - ip address:4.18.29.132
Hello cousins. I can't tell you how much I wish we lived closer to you guys. We miss out on what is happening with you and we would love to be a part of it. Hope to see you soon. Kevin, Sheri, Jacob and Jessica.Kevin Ubben, raincap@cfu.net
5/20/2004 9:13:28 AM - ip address:24.149.25.131
Hi All-Karen Palmiter here (we met at the Neuter Clinic out at Dr. Cepela's, I was one of the techs) Just a quick note to say how wonderful the house looks (The green is just beautiful! My daughter and I drive by it every day on our way to work.) and that I finally got a chance to check out the website and it's fantastic-Hope this e-mail finds you, the kids and critters in a good place in the universe-Peace...Karen Palmiter, taznik@qtm.net
7/5/2004 10:28:37 PM - ip address:216.163.52.158
Krista, I think of you often. I am listening to Kim Meader on Focus on the Family today, so I thought I would drop you a line. I have some extra Five in a Row titles that I would like to send for the ranch's library when you are ready for them. Would you e-mail me at your convenience about that? Blessings! Tami Fox in NC FIAR Mom to a horse-loving DD, Ashley, Nicholas, Jacob, Daniel, and QuintonTami Fox, fiveblessings@bellsouth.net
9/9/2004 9:27:33 PM - ip address:67.35.175.77Jill von Ilten,
9/11/2004 4:53:00 PM - ip address:66.52.31.132
Hey Brian & Krista, I'm praying for your INCREDIBLE ministry!! I had a horse that escaped a fire years ago, I know emotionally that it's horrible. Thankfully, God IS in control and knows everything even before it happens. He is an awesome God! Look me up at "Location 12" ;o) OR at my email address. God bless your family!! Nancy "W"Nancy Worrell, calgal49127@yahoo.com
11/17/2004 8:28:52 AM - ip address:24.11.238.221
This is a great mission and a way to interact with horses.Katie Hurst, hurstt@parrett.net