December 3rd update
Bennett’s cold is doing better. He believes the daily allergy med he is taking is working. He barely coughs and his nose doesn’t run as much. We are so thankful that it didn’t turn into anything worse. He has passed it on to Hamilton and I though. Hamilton coughs quite a bit. I have been congested since yesterday. I did get an antibiotic today which should clear it up soon.
Bennett’s basketball team won Tues. night against Herrin at Herrin by 9 points. We played Cairo tonight at Harrisburg and lost by around 20 points. Bennett played quite a bit tonight. He had 2 points, several rebounds and couple assists. He played pretty aggressive and looked more confident. He asked me tonight if I saw his shoes, he has added 12-02-08 to his taped ankles under Ryan’s name. We play tomorrow night at Marion for 3rd place in this Big 7 conference tourney.
Bennett was asked by Ryan’s parents to be a pall bearer at Ryan’s funeral. It is so emotional to decide what is the best for Bennett, Is it too much for him to go through. I asked Bennett after explaining what the role of a pall bearer was and he said he wanted too. I told him, it is an honor for someone to be asked. We know Ryan would of wanted him by his side and we want to be there for our friends. Ryan’s visitation is Friday afternoon and funeral is Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Paxton, IL.
Thank you for your prayers for Ryan’s family, and everyone that is grieving.
Dear Bennett
I just wanted to say sorry for your loss of such a great friend. I will say that I have never meet a young man so mature far beyond his years. Your exactly right that people should never take things for granted and that we all should keep pushing no matter what the costs. We have been so thankful for having the pleasure to know you and your mom and we thank you for all of your help. I realized this year that you are never to young to have an influence on another persons life. By reading your page I have learned so much about how life isn’t measured by what you can achieve yourself, but how you can bennifit another persons life, if it is by face to face meetings, reading ones thoughts and feelings,or just being outgoing with a never ending loving spirit. To make a long story short feel very proud of yourself in the fact that you are very uplifting person to one and all. May God continue to bless you and all people bearing some load this season.
kurt logan
Bennett,yes, I am proud of you for making that decision. I was actually thinking it would be very meaningful for you to be a pall bearer. Ryan wouldn’t want just anyone carrying him. I am praying for you and your family as we all grieve this loss. love to you guys,nanette
Bennett that is an honor that you were asked to be Ryan’s pall bearer on Saturday. I am sure Ryan was smiling down on his parents when they made the decision to ask you. Stay strong Bennett!
Love always!
Kari Konneman