Friday, February 22, 2008

Welcome to the world Asher!

Baby Asher (Asher means happy in Hebrew) was born around 2:30pm. He weighs 4.1oz and has an awesome little nose- and amazing feet with really long toes- which Kristy says all of her boys have had. He has been held and loved up by many family and friends. We are all so thankful for Kristy and Howard letting us meet him! Luke and Ben have spent some time with him as well. Kenny Sturm has been there the whole time taking many pictures that I believe Kristy will post so that you all can check him out. The c section went well. Right now he is here, with his family, being loved and held. That is all I can tell you for now. Please pray for family and friends - for all of us who love the whole Bolte gang, to be able to accept God's plan in this. I have been printing your comments and will continue to do so and will give these to Kristy and Howard. Again, please forgive me for not having the words.... I can say that he is incredible and that he has has been born into a wonderful family and is being showered with tons of love.

64 comments:

Laughing Momma said...

Eagerly awaiting word...still praying and believing.

April

Elena said...

Faithful blog follower here sending love and best wishes to complete strangers that I have learned to love!!!

mary40 said...

I am praying for a happy and hope for the time you have with Asher
Malette ND

Anonymous said...

Will contiune to pray that God will lead, guide, strengthen, encourage, and prepare you as you continue on this journey. We know not what tomorrow holds, which makes everyday an amazing gift from God!!

Stephanie
(Arkansas)

Anonymous said...

I have been praying and checking in all day. I learned of your site from the triplet connection website. I'm so happy that you're having this special time with him and continue to pray for the best!!
lots of love

Laurie in Ca. said...

Welcome to the world Asher, I love your name. Kristy, I am so happy for you that it went well and you are able to meet this little miracle and give him all the love you have been storing up for him. 4lb.1oz. This is a great weight for him. Prayers here are continuing non stop as I know the road ahead is so uncertain from minute to minute. Make every moment count and know your family and Asher are covered in prayers. Love you guys.

Laurie in Ca.

The Adoption Of William said...

Welcome Asher! You got a lot of people praying for you and your family little guy! God is good!

With Love and Hope,

Jen-William's Mom

Anonymous said...

Welcome to the world baby Asher. What a beautiful name!! Praising the Lord for your precious life and the joy you have already brought to so many.

Love and prayers
Nelson family (eminelson from cafemom).

M. said...

Welcome, Asher! You are loved and being prayed for by more people than you will ever know- So are your mom, dad, and family. Still praying for miracles and blessings to be poured upon you and your family.

mrsrubly said...

welcome little Asher!! God is so awsome! hang in there lil darlin' Kristy i will still be praying for your family and lil precious Asher and also fasting from today through whenever! i am so happy that everything went well including the c-section! thanks for update! i have been refreshing all day!
Bonny in TX

Christa said...

Welcome Asher!!! You have an awesome family!!! Many prayers for you. :)

Anonymous said...

Welcome to the sweet new baby who has been on so many minds - what a beautiful name! Asher is blessed beyond belief already for having such love surround him. Take care, Kristy. And thank you for keeping us posted.

Kendra B.

Unknown said...

I too am a stranger that has followed your families journey for a short time. My prayers have been with you and are now as you spend time with your precious Asher. what a gift you all are to each other. May God be with all your boys during this time and give you the strength to accept His plan-whatever that may be.With love and prayers, Susan from Ca

read2kds said...

I am praying for your family right now. May God surround you with his peace and shelter you in His wings. May He make His presence undeniable.

Amy

Anonymous said...

Welcome Asher! I'm praying for your family.

Anonymous said...

Welcome Asher...you have a wonderful name.:-) You are loved by so many people, some like me who have never met you. I'm so so glad you are getting wonderful time with your family and friends. I'm praying for you right now.

Angela in central Ohio

Sixofhess said...

Welcome, Asher!! We're so thankful that you're here!
Kristy and Howard...Becky and I have been praying for you guys non-stop and hope you are enjoying this most precious time. I was working today at the hospital right below you on the fourth floor and you know what? I could feel the love and the presence of the Holy Spirit right above me! I can only imagine what it must be like in your room!! In just a few hours, Asher has already touched the hearts of many people. We will continue to pray for all of you.

Lots of love,
The Hess Family

Anonymous said...

I'm glad to hear of so many getting to meet precious Asher and love on him! What a wonderful blessing for him AND you!
Praying, always, for God's love and compassion to cover you and be so real to you today! Enjoy your sweet boy! Can't wait to see the pics!!!
danita

Pete, Ali, Charlie and Rosie said...

Welcome to the world, little Asher. So many people have been watching and waiting for your arrival! Sending our love and prayers to the whole family - and particularly to little Asher.
We'll be watching for updates. XX

JuJu - said...

tears flowing for that special Momma God chose to share Happy with:)
What a blessed family to have friends like you right there through it all:)
let them know that we have spread the word of their situation and thousands of believers all over are holding them up with love before our heavenly father -
they are not alone in this.

i send a hug to you and hugs for the family -

From one Momma's heart another,

Julia McKenzie

JuJu - said...

Asher- you are loved by so many people already and we are lifting you up little one - lifting you up in loving hands before the heavens in prayer -
you are precious and valued and loved.

Hugs,

Julia:)

Anonymous said...

Blessings on you, little Asher!

Deut.33:24
About Asher he said:
"Most blessed of sons is Asher; let him be favored by his brothers, and let him bathe his feet in oil."

We bathe you in prayer!

Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba) said...

What a great name! Welcome to the world, Asher!

:)

I'll keep praying.

Kenzie said...

What a beautiful blessing and a PERFECT name for this sweet child of the Lord! Kristy, I'm so thankful that he is with your family right now and being showered in your love as he spends time here! Continued prayers and love for your precious family! So thankful that Luke and Ben are getting to spend time with him...

Love,
Kenzie

Anonymous said...

We are praying for your little Asher and your family.
Cooks

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Asher! Praying for you in Minnesota.

Praise be to God, who brings peace.

Anonymous said...

Welcome sweet Asher...we are praying for you, for your loving family, and for God to be with you all!

All God's Blessings,
Trisha
San Diego

Anonymous said...

We've been waiting for you, Asher!! Welcome to the world and to your VERY loving family! God bless you and we continue to pray for everyone!

Val, Shawn and family

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful name with a special meaning for a special little boy! I know that he is feeling so much love right now...from his parents, his brothers and the rest of his family and friends. Please know that even though we've never met, we are thinking of you and have been touched by your precious little boy's story and his life. Celeste in SC

Yvette said...

Kristy,

Congratulations on the birth of your precious little boy, Happy! I am so thankful he has arrived and you are able to spend this time with him and I am so glad the boys are able to be a part of the excitement of their new little brother. I have been praying for you all day and will continue to lift your family up throughout the day as I completely understand the uncertainty of the days ahead but just enjoy ever moment you have with your 3 boys together!

Love, Yvette Hostetter
http://tristanasher.blogspot.com

Emily said...

Wooohooo!!! Welcome to the world, baby Asher! I know you are beautiful and it takes my breath away to imagine the sacred ground your family is standing on with you now. We love you from afar, sweet boy! :)

Congratulations, Bolte Family of Six! :)

Alicia said...

Welcome, Asher!!!
Can't wait to see pictures....
Continuing to lift you all up in prayer!!!

Anonymous said...

Congrats and praying for more time for you to spend with "Happy".

Barb

Erin said...

Welcome precious baby Asher! Such a beautiful and fitting name. We are praying for you and your family.
Erin in Pittsburgh

Anonymous said...

Can't wait for pictures. Lots of love and prayers,
Barbara

Melissa said...

Your words are just fine. I've been thinking about Baby Asher all day. What a perfect name!
Pray without ceasing.

Melissa Caliendo
St. Louis, MO

Anonymous said...

Welcome Baby Asher! What a great name with such a great meaning! I'm sure, though, it will be hard for everyone to start calling him Asher; as he's been known as "Happy" for some time now. :o) So glad to hear that the c-section went well, but I'll be continuing to pray for what lies ahead. It's wonderful that he is blessed by so many people that love him. Can't wait to see pictures!

Take good care and know that you are still being thought of and prayed for often.

~~Nicole

TheOilHippie said...

I love the name Asher and will forever love it even more since I now know the meaning and that this name has been given to such a special boy by such an amazingly beautiful and courageous family. God Bless you during this time and I will continue to pray for you all.

Rachel said...

I just prayed for Asher. What a neat name. I never knew it meant Happy. I think that is perfect. I will continue to pray.

meela said...

A beautiful, beautiful name, Asher. I am here and waiting to continue our correspondence whenever you are ready. I am constantly thinking of you and Asher and your whole family. The Lord bless you!

Anonymous said...

I am a member of the MOPS group at the Fed who has been following your blog throughout your journey. I feel like I have come to know you as you have shared your heart with so many of us. I know that you feel incredibly blessed to be the mother of Asher, but he too, is immensely blessed to have such an amazing mom! Congratulations! You are all in our constant prayers!

Anonymous said...

Prayers have been requested for Asher at asherandjacobsfriends.com

Love,
Rachel at asherandjacobsfriends.com

Anxious AF said...

welcome Asher, Still praying for you!
God bless you sweet boy!

Bobbie said...

Welcome to the world Asher!! Praying!!!
Thanks for keeping us updated!! Praise the Lord.

MichelleAnn said...

De-lurking to say congratulations!!

Anonymous said...

Welcome to the world little Asher. So glad you are being able to be loved by so many. You are a very special little boy and have so many praying for the time you have here no matter how long. We can't wait to see pictures and admire how adorable you are.

With love,
The Buchanon
Bowling Green, KY
www.caringbridge.org/ky/isaiah

Anonymous said...

Welcome, sweet Asher! There are people all over the world that are thinking about you, praying for you, and sending you love. Precious child, you have touched so many lives already.

Just little ole me said...

Welcome to the world sweet Asher! Congratulations Bolte family. I hope mom is recovering and able to enjoy all of her boys! Praying ....

Amy S. said...

Kristy...Praying without ceasing for baby Asher.
Welcome to the world litte one!
You are already loved by so many.

Love and Hugs

MARGARETE said...

Welcome baby Asher. Praying and thinking of you all constantly. Even some of my older children (who know what's going on) have been asking. God is awesome. We love you.
Margarete

Anonymous said...

I have been reading your blog for almost a month... I have been in awe over your spirit and faith.
Now Asher is here and what an awesome name for this little one.
Congratulations.
Kirsten

Corinne said...

Welcome Here Asher! Praying for you lots and your family too. Soak up everyone's love, especially your mommy's, she has been telling us lots about you and loves you so hard she aches all over.

Kristy and Family....you are all in our prayers constantly!

Anonymous said...

Praying for your beautiful little boy. My God be with you all.

Lots of love,
UNC NICU RN

Jenny and Matt said...

Just wanted to add my prayers... been thinking of you all day

So Blessed said...

Praying for your precious family...

Anonymous said...

You are truly the definition of family. May G-d continue to lift you & comfort you no matter what journey you'll follow. You've shown the greatest strength and wisdom in rejoicing with Asher and welcoming him to this world.

Anonymous said...

You are so strong and such an inspiration to so many families. Our daughter was born with only half of her heart, despite the odds we kept holding on to her, and were granted a Miracle.. We are praying for a Miracle for you. You're in our thoughts and prayers.. Happy is so blessed to have you for his family..

Anonymous said...

Precious boy, you are loved beyond words. We pray that you are enjoying each moment with Asher and that you are comforted by the Ultimate Comforter, Ultimate Healer. Congratulations!

Jenny said...

My husband is sitting here looking at me like I'm crazy... I tears of happiness streaming down my face (not to mention a ton of mascara!).

Asher is a PERFECT name for your little boy. So strong... just like him.

I can hardly wait to see all the gorgeous pictures of Asher... does he look a lot like his 3 brothers? Does he have red hair like you all?

Enjoy your time together... please give him a kiss from our family.

-Jenny

Anonymous said...

I'm praying for a blessed, wonderful, joyful time for you. I'm praying for wisdom for the doctors and all involved... I'm praying for God to move His Mighty Hand.

Welcome to the world, Asher. You are greatly loved.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Asher!

Congratulation Bolte family.

May God Bless you all.

Still praying.......

Kare from TN

Lauren said...

I don't remember exactly how I came across your blog but I know that I was led here to pray for your family. I know there are many, many people praying for y'all and I am blessed to be one of them. I am so glad that Asher is here and your boys have gotten to spend time with their brother. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs from Tennessee!

Anonymous said...

Kristy, Howard, Luke and Ben,
Asher Joseph is such a perfect name!
"Most blessed of sons is Asher; let him be favored by his brothers, and let him bathe his feet in oil." -Deut.33:24
Wow, what a perfect verse!
He is such a beautiful baby...thanks for letting us be a part of your day. "Be still" and trust in the Lord with all your heart and mind. Our prayers and thoughts are with you always. If you need ANYTHING please let us know!
Love, Lannea, Eric, and Norah

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on the birth of your precious baby. His name is beautiful just as he is I'm sure.

Praying for you and your family.