An update Brian's Battle and a question to each of you...

[Pete in MI]

Here is the update:

[size=medium]An answer to a prayer.
Posted 2 hours ago
A couple of weeks ago, he rolled up to me in his wheelchair and held his face with his hands, grimacing in pain. Big tears rolled down his face and dropped to his lap.

"Daddy? Why am I in so much pain? Why is God letting this happen to me?" He then ran down a list of all the things he can't do and after he got it all out of his system he said he just wanted to be normal.

All I could say was...I don't know. What I did know, was that something good would come from this and all we can do is try to glorify God through this battle. Somehow, His light will shine and touch someones heart and maybe, just maybe, someone would put their faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.

So we prayed.

One day the following week Brian rolled up to me again and told me he had been called down to the principles office. My first thought was, what in the world did you do? He said that was his thought too.

Brian can't remember the exact details of the conversation but the gist is this. The principal told him that he wanted Brian to know that he was an inspiration to him and the teachers and his fellow students. He went on to explain that he wanted to tell Brian that, at that moment, because if something happened to him on the way home he might not get another chance to tell him. An inspiration!!

"Brian...that is the answer to your question last week!!" His eyes got big and he smiled a big smile while shaking his head yes. He could see that even though he was suffering his life had a purpose. He is an inspiration to others.

Thank you, Mr. C
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[size=medium]My question: Has Brian been an inspiration to you and could you say how he has inspired you. I have a reason for asking.[/size]

Brian has inspired me in many ways. We have never met face to face (yet) and he has touched both my life and my heart so many times. Sometime back Brian broke a leg bone and was in severe pain. I recall when it had happened he showed his faith in Jesus...in front of others. That was a demonstration of his faith in God. Many would have sworn, using the Lord's name in vain. Not Brian.
I know this is but one instance of his faith showing others his love of our Lord.

The troubles Brian has gone through makes anything I have ever had to endure seem so small when I thought they were so big, Its when looking at oneself I become overwhelmed sometimes by something, yet how small it really is compared to looking at what others are going through or have to endure.

Brian, you are an inspiration to many. Just wanted you to know that from me. God bless you Brian.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks Pete, for an opportunity to tell what Brian has done for me! Although it is so sad to read and hear about how he has suffered, he has been a Big Inspiration to me, also, and I have never met him....but Doug's, your's (Pete) for Doug, posts and emails have kept me close enough to call myself gamma to Brian and tell him I love him, Doug and family! If I could take his place and let him live his life, for mine is about finished, I sure would! I know the tumors are painful and bone fractures, but I wouldn't have to live as long as Brian has with all the pain and discomfort!

He is here to help others continue on, for many of us aren't near as in bad health as he is! May he be blessed with comfort and peace, to know that he is very special to me and many, many others! Is he an inspiration?? OH YES, and keep the faith, Brian, for God put you here to inspire others and you do! Jesus loves you and so do I and He will not fail in helping you overcome and endure all things! Thanks Doug, for the post....it touched my heart deeply! God Bless! Betty

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

He is my little buddy and my hero! I have had the priveledge of meeting him on at least two occassions. He has been through more than any man who has lived to be 100 should ever have to go through. I pray for him each day and I know that God has special pans for him. He has touched so many lives and will continue to do so. God bless you my little friend!

Love Mike.

 

[DK]

Amen to the above posts. Being fairly new to the forum, but keeping close tabs on Brians condition through CarePages and this forum(Thanks Pete), I have come to love Brian and his family, even though I have never met any of them personally. Brian has been an inspiration to me, for when I think I have it tough, I look at what he is going through at such a young age, and I realize that I really have it good, and easy. Sometimes we complain about the least little ache and pain. Brian must be in a lot of pain, physically and sometimes emotionally, yet he keeps on keeping on. Like the principle said, he is an inspiration. God is using Brian to not only inspire us to keep on keeping on no matter how bad we may have it, but I feel that God is using Brian to show us how we should go through life, trusting God, and not focusing on our present circumstances. Brian is a modern day Job. Thank you Brian for your inspiration. We love you!

 

[happy harold]

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[mohayes1046]

Without a doubt, Brian has touched my heart.

He helps put life in perspective and reminds me of the book of Job, Job was restored here on earth. Prayerfully I pray for Brian to be restored also, only the Lord knows what His plans are for Brian but Brian can rest assured he will have a new body when he arrives in Heaven without any pain or restrictions.

Both Job and Brian have been subjected to far greater pain than I have ever thought of and I feel a great deal of respect and love for Brian as he goes through trials far greater than anyone should know; not just once but moment by moment.

May God bless you Brian with quick and immediate healing.

Mark

 

[Lee49]

Even though I have not met Brian he has been a source of courage and strength for me through these pages. We think of him often and keep him in our prayers, what a great child the Lord has in him. I wish I had half of his strength and the light that shines in him.

May God bless Brian and his family to overflowing

 

[7centsworth]

Brian is an inspiration to all of us .I will keep him in my prayers.

 

[Anonymous]

Brian is wonderful. Like others, I am fairly new to this forum. I check the updates on time every chance I get, and have even looked up some of your earlier postings about him. Most of the time I don't post a response, because I just don't know what to say. His story touches my wife and I very much. I still don't know what to say except I have never met him, but I love him, and continue to pray for him. He shows such courage, and looks at things so positive. His story just makes me want to hug my son tighter, and be thankful for every moment I have. The wonderful thing is, one day we will all meet on a cloud, and have no pain and suffering. We will all be with Jesus.

 

[Joe G]

Whenever I'm in the dumps, just complaining about stupid things (all MY big "problems"), I'm reminded of Brian. He's been through more than anyone should ever have to go through but he's never given up. I can only pray, that one day, I'll have just the tiniest piece of his strength and courage.

 

[Digdoug]

...an inspiration to Brian and us as well. Brian just smiled and shook his head reading all of the responses. Our whole family is blessed by your thoughts and prayers and words of encouragement. A big thank you to all of you for helping us fight this battle. It is a wonderful feeling to know that we are not alone in this.

Thanks and...God bless,

The Stucky family.

 

[Anonymous]

You are welcome, Bro Doug, and we thank you and Carol too for being our brother and sister on the forum! In Christian love to all of you! God Bless! Sister Betty