The Story of Ian and Larissa

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Desiring God

12 жыл бұрын

Ian and I had planned to get married as soon as we graduated from college in December of 2006. But instead, everything was halted with his brain injury, which he received on September 30 of that year in a car accident. And so instead of getting married when we were young and healthy and naive, we waited four years and got married when he was sick and disabled and we were still grieving...
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@nikkiezzell3713
@nikkiezzell3713 10 жыл бұрын
There are not many women in the world like her, most would have ran the other way after his accident. He is extremely lucky. It's beautiful the love they share. God bless you all.
@shaundraevans7559
@shaundraevans7559 6 жыл бұрын
This man is completely cognizant it's just probubly hard for him to talk as well as he once did. This woman has a heart of gold.
@the.seagull.35
@the.seagull.35 10 жыл бұрын
This is one of the clearest pictures of the love of Jesus Christ I have ever seen. I can't wait to meet these two in heaven, they will be absolutely glorious.
@rsmugs
@rsmugs 10 жыл бұрын
I see them every week in church, I'm 53 and they are in inspiration to me.
@bebe-mariecrespo7389
@bebe-mariecrespo7389 7 жыл бұрын
Danny Dolan same,it so beautiful
@pranav3580
@pranav3580 5 жыл бұрын
I'm in tears.
@tacodude286
@tacodude286 4 жыл бұрын
Danny, I couldn't have said it better.
@beautyforever6287
@beautyforever6287 4 жыл бұрын
Amen♥️💙🙏
@nathanlamberson1256
@nathanlamberson1256 3 жыл бұрын
I too am disabled, having been born paralyzed from the waist down because of Spina Bifida. I also have found the answer to my prayers for a partner. Tiffany and I have known each other since i was in middle School, and reconnected a little over 2 years ago and I am proud to say that THIS SATURDAY June 26th 2021 we will be walking down the aisle and saying "I do" as husband and wife. I couldnt be more excited and happy with the way my life is going.
@bethestandardallday
@bethestandardallday Жыл бұрын
Congratulations brother. So so happy for you
@riobird1363
@riobird1363 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!! 🎉🎊
@ltcartwright1976
@ltcartwright1976 12 жыл бұрын
i will never again complain about my life or my husband again. forgive me Lord for being ungrateful! i'm putting this in my favorites so that i can keep watching it, to continue to learn to love God first and foremost, then my husband. thank you God for Your blessings.. you're absolutely right Ian...God Is AWESOME!!!
@pastorchasallan8800
@pastorchasallan8800 9 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best testimonies of God's pure and undying love. Your lives have taught us that God will give us the strength we need to overcome anything we experience in life. The Lord says we shall become as "one" in marriage in all things. Look to the Lord for all things and your cup shall run over with Love and strength through the Lord Jesus Christ. God Bless and keep you both in the everlasting light of his love and mercy.
@Dmchadra
@Dmchadra 10 жыл бұрын
this is true love
@guzlemuzle
@guzlemuzle 6 жыл бұрын
or she could of just visited him couple times a year instead...
@animefan2454
@animefan2454 5 жыл бұрын
@@guzlemuzle that I can beleive.
@daisyrice4777
@daisyrice4777 5 жыл бұрын
Omg! I'm sobbing like a baby. How beautiful is this love.
@zeasamudio7048
@zeasamudio7048 7 жыл бұрын
Hello Larissa. I saw this 4 yrs ago when I started college...before I had a boyfriend. Now 2017 I'm single again and whenever I pray for that future guy, this the kind of love that I picture and have always had in mind. I just forgot what your names are but for sure your kind of faith and love is what I've always admired and made a huge impact in me way back then up to now. I commend you for this story and give the glory to the Lord, most of all, for the example and inspiration you are to me (us here). God bless you both sissy! P.S. Btw, I realized the guy that I was in a relationship with for 2 yrs is the same name as your guy. Wow! Hello, Ian. If you are reading this, this is my faith as you know and I love this story so much I would seriously cry if I wouldn't see it again through the keywords I typed in. I hope you find this by searching it or getting here yourself. Just want you to know I've grown so much now and I'm sorry and very thankful as well. And although I pray for the traits that I picture my future husband would be (if the Lord allows), which are the traits similar to that of Christ, I've always been praying for you abt that matter. I don't want to forget our past, unless you're really not for me. And I always include you and your entire family's life (atleast those I saw from your family reunion pictures) Can't message you. Message me! 😄
@tamarawoodruff3239
@tamarawoodruff3239 7 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness I was crying before I even heard the story!!!! So much Love!!!!
@blairariavanderkamp3405
@blairariavanderkamp3405 5 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful!! I'm literally crying!! I'm sooo sorry!!! But so happy that you still got married to each other! This is the perfect example of true love. Your love is so pure and unconditional!!!❤
@harrissonjones3396
@harrissonjones3396 5 жыл бұрын
I have a speech problem but God knows me and he can understand me because he created all of us.
@chloeannemarie9191
@chloeannemarie9191 3 жыл бұрын
A beautiful reminder of God's love for us all.
@aleigh173
@aleigh173 4 жыл бұрын
I can’t stop crying. This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever witnessed
@kristaharmon7584
@kristaharmon7584 9 жыл бұрын
From beginning to finish absolutely precious and inspiring. Powerful testimony. And just a side note: the wedding party and guests were a treasure to see. Thank you.
@bogosiphuti9975
@bogosiphuti9975 5 жыл бұрын
1Co 13:4 ¶ Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; 5 it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
@loveiskind23izamar
@loveiskind23izamar 4 жыл бұрын
Bogosi Phuti I have that tatted on my rib cage
@albinpremvelayil
@albinpremvelayil 5 жыл бұрын
I pray to God that I find a woman like her one day. 🙏🏽
@khrusazoswuro9082
@khrusazoswuro9082 2 жыл бұрын
You will brother👍👍
@bethestandardallday
@bethestandardallday 2 жыл бұрын
No. You pray to become to become a man that take care of woman no matter how bad it gets.
@rpsoltau
@rpsoltau 4 жыл бұрын
What a phenomenal woman of God. And phenomenal testimony of Christ's covenant keeping love. So sad and yet so glorious
@musiqmommy2012
@musiqmommy2012 7 жыл бұрын
I believe in love again...this made me very emotional...
@optimisticallycynical.814
@optimisticallycynical.814 6 жыл бұрын
aquillamichelleTV sever my spine and take me home babe , I'm all yours. 😘😘😘
@BruceJC75
@BruceJC75 6 жыл бұрын
As completely crazy as it seems to our human logic, I believe it would’ve been a burden of guilt she would’ve carried for the rest of her life if she had walked away. That’s some seriously strong faith!
@lovelyeyessee
@lovelyeyessee 3 жыл бұрын
Agree. She might have a huge sense of obligation.
@asantianna1916
@asantianna1916 10 жыл бұрын
Love really exists! Jesus the only one who shows and lives love as well as this couples! so touchy
@hanaraisa
@hanaraisa 11 жыл бұрын
I love the idea to make a board of gratefulness, it's beautiful. the way Ian say: "Hi wife" to Larissa is just so...heartwarming :) yes, You're so awesome, God. God bless you, Ian & Larissa. I'm blessed with your story :)
@therealninnymuggins
@therealninnymuggins 12 жыл бұрын
The love of Christ shines through in this young woman. May God bless their marriage greatly.
@lashawnablanton4649
@lashawnablanton4649 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Your marriage is a living testimony of the love of Christ.
@shadrackhoidi6593
@shadrackhoidi6593 Жыл бұрын
This has opened my heart to consider the purpose of marriage.
@subysebastian8991
@subysebastian8991 3 жыл бұрын
Blessed and encouraging testimony! God bless you both!
8 жыл бұрын
I don't have words for you guys but to respect silently !! Love you guys! He is indeed awesome !!
@aakashsingh9766
@aakashsingh9766 10 жыл бұрын
its so touchy. really an amazing story. Hats off to you guys !!
@portiajones4003
@portiajones4003 5 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen, so amazing, God bless
@Sistergirl787
@Sistergirl787 6 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful story of love. For the person who said a guy would run the other way, Tony Tada has been married to Joni Eareckson Tada for 31 years. She was a paraplegic when he married her.
@batmanlikespizza2541
@batmanlikespizza2541 6 жыл бұрын
You give me hope. My brother has VCFS and I hope to god everyday that he meets the right woman who will be there for him and wont take advantage of him. I’m so terrified of letting him go. Thank you for posting your video.
@qladyjean-francois2793
@qladyjean-francois2793 10 жыл бұрын
So beautiful. This is such an amazing testimony
@jesperhudson4572
@jesperhudson4572 8 жыл бұрын
I'm crying watching this . hopefully both of you always in good health and have a wonderful life. be strong. God is always listen . God never sleep . so do not stop to pray . may God bless both of you
@augustine.c8204
@augustine.c8204 6 жыл бұрын
Pray that God will continue to carry both of you through! You are a wonderful testimony to a Christ-centered marriage. Hope that God will always be your strength and your joy. Wishing you the very very best and the greatest happiness
@sami8419
@sami8419 4 жыл бұрын
completely speechless, This is Love! God bless!
@mariamazeez2374
@mariamazeez2374 4 жыл бұрын
So happy for both of you!! May the joys of the world never leave your side! Have a love filled and peaceful life both of you ❤ Lots of Love ❤😘
@b1LL1eMc
@b1LL1eMc 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful story - God bless you both...
@IamAnoop10
@IamAnoop10 4 жыл бұрын
Pure love. Lot of respect
@natalielight6587
@natalielight6587 5 жыл бұрын
They really truly love each other. As Corinthians mentions... This is love.
@andrewevans9741
@andrewevans9741 11 жыл бұрын
"He's Awesome." - love that
@matiasezequieltraian
@matiasezequieltraian 12 жыл бұрын
this video should bequeath to at least 30 million views....Larissa you are an example of love and Ian a hero!
@vikakond
@vikakond 12 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you. If the young couple were already married before the accident occurred, then it would make sense to stay with her husband, but not if they were only going out.
@wonderlotus7704
@wonderlotus7704 4 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely true love. God bless you both 💛🙏
@breams8973
@breams8973 7 жыл бұрын
This made me cry. A young man in my parents church was in a car accident years ago. The doctors said he would not live the night. He made it through the night and surgery. He was dating a girl that did walk away from the relationship.
@diegorosero5140
@diegorosero5140 6 жыл бұрын
Very heart warming, ain’t nothing weird about two commited partners in love with each other
@joelandkirsty
@joelandkirsty 12 жыл бұрын
I am very challenged by this - and encouraged. Thanks for posting.
@no40
@no40 10 жыл бұрын
Larissa, you are an amazing woman. Ian, you are an amazing man. I wonder how he communicates with his wife and lead her in their marriage. Would be great to hear him talk more than just a few brief words. I'm just at awe and humbled by this segment.
@Jesus_little_shine7
@Jesus_little_shine7 8 жыл бұрын
all I could say is God bless you guys it really touch my heart .
@debbiescorner-pets1861
@debbiescorner-pets1861 6 жыл бұрын
So touching
@xocherriesss
@xocherriesss 6 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful, and true love. God bless you all ❤️
@Animebrity.
@Animebrity. 5 жыл бұрын
such a sweet love of her life
@piplw
@piplw 12 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful and inspiring! So full of joy and love :)
@BayuKrisnawan
@BayuKrisnawan 12 жыл бұрын
From Indonesia I Would like to say thanks "nice share Ian and Larissa". He's Awesome
@poojashinde2412
@poojashinde2412 6 жыл бұрын
both are brave ,respect for them. god bless you ,guys.
@Mimi89_7
@Mimi89_7 4 жыл бұрын
And here I am depressed about my life when it could be way different bless them both 💜💜💜💜
@user-wb6gt3cl1t
@user-wb6gt3cl1t 12 жыл бұрын
I am personally encouraged by this video... thanks so much for uploading video, and showing what really marriage is about .... world and society lies about concept of marriage, but marriage in Christ is reflection of Him and His church.... and Thanks so much for sharing story of this.... Thanks so much
@nikki9064
@nikki9064 6 жыл бұрын
This made me cryyyyyy
@anwarazeez4926
@anwarazeez4926 7 жыл бұрын
may uhh guyz find every happiness in this world!!! I'm so glad to see uhh guyz happy!!! lots of love ❤😘
@oalre
@oalre 12 жыл бұрын
Sweetest story I've heard!
@DON351W
@DON351W 11 жыл бұрын
I am a c 5-6 quad and I know how great GOD is I have a beautiful godly wife who married me and me in my chair, our faith in GOD is growing, GOD BLESS YOU BOTH
@tiahh8595
@tiahh8595 6 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful im freaking crying!😭😭 i can only hope and pray to God that he blesses me with the same kind of love he has blessed this couple with🙏 #HonesttoGODtruelove
@christopherepperson3328
@christopherepperson3328 6 жыл бұрын
Onions, who put them here?
@teddyk316
@teddyk316 12 жыл бұрын
Wow. I admire Pastor Piper and his gift of communicating the things of God to so many. The woman in this video is.....Well, it brought me to tears to see a living testimony in her of the love and the strength and the will of God. Looking in at the canvas of their life, there will be challenges no doubt, but glory in the name of the highest to those who endure until the end. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
@funinthesun12890
@funinthesun12890 12 жыл бұрын
Wow what a special woman. God is so good. God bless them and their family. I pray God can help me to be as humble and happy as her.
@dailysermons3466
@dailysermons3466 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@pinkkisses9290
@pinkkisses9290 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful story💕
@albinsiby729
@albinsiby729 5 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! A lucky man indeed! But did anyone else see anything more than that? This is a very good example to relate to the Love of God. Isn't that how God loves ? Doesn't God also want us to be Saved despite All, doesn't forsake us Actually I have been seeking the Lord for my Salvation and struggling to submit to HIM and many times hated GOD, rebelled against HIM, etc. But still God hasn't given up on me.
@darrinhoffman4061
@darrinhoffman4061 6 жыл бұрын
Jesus shines brightly through the love of this marriage and the sunlight of the spirit emanates all from the source of this goodness. Well done my friends. May we all learn to live a better life from your example.
@nicksonkariisa4500
@nicksonkariisa4500 6 жыл бұрын
I wish one day I get true love like this.
@ReformedDiaries
@ReformedDiaries Жыл бұрын
I am a sinner, a wretched sinner! Help me God! May the grace and peace of our Lord be with this lovely couple!
@ThatBaranskiGuy
@ThatBaranskiGuy 11 жыл бұрын
this is what I was thinking. I fail at this goal every day, sadly, but it's what every man should strive for.
@shubhangigehlot6824
@shubhangigehlot6824 6 жыл бұрын
This was so beautiful 😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️
@samneve792
@samneve792 11 жыл бұрын
What's the music from??..
@merceov1
@merceov1 12 жыл бұрын
wow Im so moved by the story.... both of you are an inspiration :) God bless
@mschristmaschicken
@mschristmaschicken 12 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS! I teared, God is so amazing & so good-3
@josecazares4380
@josecazares4380 5 жыл бұрын
God bless you both! Through sickness and in health! 💞
@meixyuzu1423
@meixyuzu1423 6 жыл бұрын
This kind of stuff makes me smile
@LauraNaima85
@LauraNaima85 6 жыл бұрын
Sorry for that stupid question but does anyone know which song is underneath this clip? It is even as emotinal as the whole story
@BlessedAngel07
@BlessedAngel07 12 жыл бұрын
wow. i'm speechless. so sweet.
@anusha_joshua
@anusha_joshua Жыл бұрын
Larissa you a truly a pearl !
@MystiqWisdom
@MystiqWisdom 4 жыл бұрын
I would like to think that God is the only one who doesn't find this incredible. I hope my meaning is not taken wrongly here. This is amazing.
@bradstevens9604
@bradstevens9604 5 жыл бұрын
God Bless him, and i hope he makes a full recovery.
@BorealSelfReliance
@BorealSelfReliance 12 жыл бұрын
I cant even imagine going through all this.
@emazayn
@emazayn 11 жыл бұрын
Beautiful story :) God bless you both
@ailsa2434
@ailsa2434 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing.
@redneckmar1776
@redneckmar1776 5 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. I hope to get married and have children too. I am praying for my God to give me the strength for it 🙂✌️
@zanatos116
@zanatos116 10 жыл бұрын
God bless you
@MrHeinrich8
@MrHeinrich8 12 жыл бұрын
That's unconditional LOVE!
@lauraelizabeth4363
@lauraelizabeth4363 6 жыл бұрын
Tearing up. God bless you.
@K1370
@K1370 11 жыл бұрын
I don't know if i would be able to do this... and a lot of other godly things which frightens the hell out of me
@GODLOVEEESYOU
@GODLOVEEESYOU 12 жыл бұрын
Now that is unconditional and true love. God's love will never fail
@captainfalcon121212
@captainfalcon121212 11 жыл бұрын
Thats amaazing! So crazzy!
@SDAallday
@SDAallday 12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. For me, this shows that once you have the love of Christ in your heart. All things are possibe. God Bless them and you.
@KeithThompson52
@KeithThompson52 8 жыл бұрын
Anyone know how these two are doing?
@clemonscox2093
@clemonscox2093 5 жыл бұрын
I love this
@MusicLoverBrian1
@MusicLoverBrian1 12 жыл бұрын
So what would happen if you were married and your spouse was disabled, got in a bad car accident, a terrible illness, cancer, turned out to be a burned victim, or as you and your spouse gets older she suffered alzheimers. Would you pick up and leave? We as human beings don't know what love truly is. We think we know but we don't. Our love is a selfish kind of love, thinking only about ourselves. Our love is a kind of love is based upon emotion and true love goes beyond just mere emotions
@MrGaboredimido
@MrGaboredimido 12 жыл бұрын
awesome!!!!
@marcusmoorman5947
@marcusmoorman5947 8 жыл бұрын
That's is so sweet
@mial4425
@mial4425 11 жыл бұрын
Beautiful..
@rockymountainprincess9078
@rockymountainprincess9078 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@justmemikey
@justmemikey 8 жыл бұрын
amazing
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