Echoes of a Heartbeat | Finding Ian 

The True Story Behind the Heartbeat

Some moments are so sacred that words alone can never fully capture them.

During Ian's stay at Phoenix Children's Hospital, the music therapist gave our family a gift we never could have imagined. As she recorded the hymn I Am a Child of God playing beside Ian's bed, she also captured the sound of his actual heartbeat.

Listening to it now, you can hear his heartbeat echoing beneath the words of a song that reminds us of who he truly is—a beloved child of God.

At the time, we never imagined just how precious that simple recording would become.

For years, we kept it safely tucked away.

As we prepared to share Ian's story through Finding Ian and this website, we felt impressed that perhaps this recording was never meant to remain hidden.

Throughout Ian's life, he quietly taught us that even the gentlest souls can leave the deepest imprint on the hearts of others. My hope is that everyone who visits here leaves carrying a little of Ian's light—a reminder that love endures, hope remains, and even the quietest life can change the world. 

The heartbeat woven throughout this page is Ian's actual heartbeat, lovingly recorded while I Am a Child of God played softly in the background

We pray that as you listen, you'll feel the same love, peace, and hope our family has found through Ian's life.