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The Butterfly Chronicles Chapter 8: “The Final Chapter and New Beginning”
After my mom’s passing, Hannah and the rest of us picked up the pieces and began to move forward. My mom was such a spiritual giant in...
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Nov 1, 20216 min read
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The Butterfly Chronicles: Chapter 7 "The Best Years"
The summer of 2015 was both exciting and nerve-wracking. It was encouraging to see Hannah get stronger. It was thrilling to see Hannah...
ryan65970
Nov 1, 20215 min read
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Am I Losing My Faith?
I remember feeling the sense of pain for C.S. Lewis as I watched the film, Shadowlands, starring Anthony Hopkins. The movie depicts this...
ryan65970
Oct 26, 20215 min read
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Is it ok to Feel Angry about My Loss?
Deeply negative emotions or reactions are common with grief. Losing someone that was so important to you can bring things out of you that...
ryan65970
Oct 25, 20216 min read
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The Butterfly Chronicles: Chapter 6 "The First Miracles"
(Read Chapter 1 here) It was nice to be home. Hannah was very weak at this point. She had to learn to walk and play violin again. She...
ryan65970
Aug 5, 20215 min read
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The Butterfly Chronicles: Chapter 5 "The Darkest of Times"
(See Chapter 1 Here) When Hannah was admitted to Nationwide Children’s in early March of 2015, the first priority was managing Hannah’s...
ryan65970
Aug 5, 20216 min read
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The Butterfly Chronicles: Chapter 4 "Looking for Answers"
(Read Chapter 1 here ) While Hannah’s musical interests expanded, her physical challenges became more complicated. We visited many...
ryan65970
Aug 5, 20213 min read
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When Life Goes on (And You Aren't Ready)
Although I had lost a couple of grandparents, I first noticed this aspect of losing loved ones when my mother died. She passed away too...
ryan65970
Jul 9, 20212 min read
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The Butterfly Chronicles: Chapter 3: Fiddles in Heaven
"She took us to so many places and made us all better people through her soulful music, quiet charisma, deep strength, and unwavering...
ryan65970
May 20, 20215 min read
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The Butterfly Chronicles: Chapter 2 "Caterpillars and Butterflies"
Read Chapter 1 First Pictured Above: Hannah holding an Atlantis Fritillary, July 2008 I did not know how to interpret my vision. The...
ryan65970
Apr 29, 20213 min read
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The Butterfly Chronicles: Chapter 1 "The Vision"
by Ryan with help from his beloved wife Kellie, and support from their son, Luke. This 8-part true story is worth reading to the end. You...
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Apr 23, 20214 min read
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