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Faith and Love – Brian Holman's Story

Don’t we often complain that the news gives us only the bad news? When the news gives us a story of faith, hope, and love, let’s celebrate it.

The Holmans — from left: David, Jami, Scotty, Kassidy, Brian and Jeffi — have survived difficult times. "We have this family and all of this love," Brian said.

Brian Holman, former pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, has a family full of trials, from his own rehab to a child falling off a snow resort chairlift to an adopted child that developed leukemia and more. This family has endured more trials in 5 years than most families do in a lifetime.

“All of a sudden your family’s well-being is dependent on God and doctors. Everything comes at you, and all you can do is hope you have the strength, the guidance and the wisdom to handle these things. … It’s tough stuff.”

They survive… no, they celebrate these hardships together as a family with their faith in God. It’s a must-read Christmas story that’ll bring a tear to your eye.

Thanks to Michelle Malkin for the tip.

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12 responses to “Faith and Love – Brian Holman's Story”

  1. Pat in NC Avatar
    Pat in NC

    God does give strength to bear our burdens. It is a wonderful Christmas story.

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  2. Nick in az Avatar
    Nick in az

    To Whom it may concern:
    I know this may come as an odd request, but I was wondering if you have any form of contact with Brian Holman (former Seattle Mariners pitcher)? My family (the Sheas)were friends with him back in his pitching days and we somehow lost touch. If there as any guidance you can give me that would be great.
    Thank You

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  3. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    I suspect you’ve reached a dead-end here, sorry.

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  4. Jodi Avatar
    Jodi

    Nick,

    Email your address, I will pass it along. Brian is my brother-in-law, I know they love to hear from old friends.

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  5. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Huh. A miracle. Smack dab in the middle of my blog. 😛

    Email addresses aren’t displayed anywhere except “behind the scenes,” so I’ll email Nick and ask if I can send you his email address.

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  6. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Jodi, you only listed your email address as “Kansas” else I’d have emailed you directly. You can email Nick at nlangeraz (at) yahoo.com

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  7. Rod Goosman Avatar
    Rod Goosman

    The Brian Holman family is the most incredible family I have met in 36 years as teacher/principal in the public schools. The Holman’s lived in Ellensburg for a few years and touched so many lives. Brian helped me become a better husband and christian without even knowing it. God is using this family.

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  8. julia Avatar
    julia

    hey!! i know the holmans, they used to live in my town, and me and his daughter were pretty good friends!!

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  9. julia Avatar
    julia

    NICK IN AZ: i have contact with him, me and his daughter are good friends.

    Julia in WA

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  10. julia Avatar
    julia

    The Holmans are amazing..i was with Jennifer the night Cassidy was diagnosed, and now i look back, and im so grateful to have been friends with them, they are awesome

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  11. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Julia, see comment #6 for Nick’s email address.

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Michael, a sinner saved by grace, sharing what the good Lord has shared with me.

Solomon, in the book of Ecclesiastes, said, “I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”

If you’re not living for the glory of God, then what you’re doing is meaningless, no matter what it is. Living for God gives life meaning, and enjoying a “chasing after the wind” is a gift from God. I’m doing what I can to enjoy this gift daily.

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