tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post5967028923479868549..comments2023-10-20T07:13:22.206-04:00Comments on Waiting for Happy: boltefamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09178547489939649432noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-35676341299738052232008-02-24T14:58:00.000-05:002008-02-24T14:58:00.000-05:00Deepest condolences on the loss of your son, Asher...Deepest condolences on the loss of your son, Asher.<BR/><BR/>Kim and Brian GarlickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-7409144153623249062008-02-24T14:18:00.000-05:002008-02-24T14:18:00.000-05:00I think, and care about you both deeply. I know i...I think, and care about you both deeply. I know it's been awhile, but your both in my heart, always. I love you Sis and Coach Bolte. :)<BR/><BR/>LOVE,<BR/><BR/>RICO (yes, that one.)bennedetohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17860690026966424195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-58871624860144004562008-02-24T14:01:00.000-05:002008-02-24T14:01:00.000-05:00praying...may you all be surrounded and lifted up ...praying...may you all be surrounded and lifted up by those who love you at this difficult time, and all the tough moments to follow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-56553465724981944132008-02-24T12:00:00.000-05:002008-02-24T12:00:00.000-05:00Kristy, Howard and boys-Praying for y'all this mor...Kristy, Howard and boys-<BR/><BR/>Praying for y'all this morning and several times a day over the past many days... I know this is a very difficult time! I know Asher was absolutely beautiful and through the heartache, you know he is with Jesus. Praying for your hearts and for renewed strength. <BR/><BR/>Loving and praying for you!<BR/>KenzieKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658597453777391189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-53551228722678938452008-02-24T11:02:00.000-05:002008-02-24T11:02:00.000-05:00Howard and Kristy,I am beginning this new day with...Howard and Kristy,<BR/><BR/>I am beginning this new day with a heavy heart and prayers for you. Asking the Lord to give you grace and strength for each day and to carry you gently. I wish I could do something for you to ease this pain.<BR/>I hope that the many prayers of others will help to sustain the burden a little. No words can touch the pain you are in, only the Lord.<BR/><BR/>Love and Prayers,<BR/>Laurie in Ca.Laurie in Ca.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15599832324966859946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-46905735895262353002008-02-24T01:41:00.000-05:002008-02-24T01:41:00.000-05:00Kristy and Howard,My thoughts and prayers are with...Kristy and Howard,<BR/><BR/>My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in the memories that you shared with your precious angel, Asher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-26155148837799451252008-02-24T00:26:00.000-05:002008-02-24T00:26:00.000-05:00Kristy and Howard - Your precious Asher is a belov...Kristy and Howard - Your precious Asher is a beloved and special gift of God. I've been praying for the two of you as well as Ben and Luke as you welcomed Asher into your family. May God surround you with His comfort and peace. Blessings - Lynne B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-53587537677359030312008-02-23T19:26:00.000-05:002008-02-23T19:26:00.000-05:00There are an incredible number of people praying f...There are an incredible number of people praying for you and loving your family. I think it took me 2 minutes to scroll to the end of the posts :) I am adding myself to the list of prayer warriors lifting you up to our mighty God!Jarboetwingleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04837137833776335622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-13258289937678257502008-02-23T19:05:00.000-05:002008-02-23T19:05:00.000-05:00Kristy,There aren't adequate words to say--just kn...Kristy,<BR/><BR/>There aren't adequate words to say--just know that I am praying for you and your family. God is good, even when we don't understand. <BR/><BR/>I have shared this with many friends who have lost children, like myself, and I wanted to share it with you as well. There is a song by Ron Hamilton called "God is Good." It is an absolutely beautiful song, and one that I still, to this day, have a difficult time singing, but I believe in my heart that the words carry so much truth. The chorus to the song goes like this:<BR/><BR/>God is good<BR/>thru every trial and test<BR/>God is good<BR/>and I know His way is best<BR/>Even when I can not see<BR/>the purpose of His plan,<BR/>Still I understand<BR/>God is good.<BR/><BR/>Praying for you fervently,<BR/>Devin in IllinoisDevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00536576059551978920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-27651365180759281572008-02-23T18:04:00.000-05:002008-02-23T18:04:00.000-05:00You guys are still in our prayers, i pray that God...You guys are still in our prayers, i pray that God gives your peace and strength to deal with the loss of Asher. God is faithful, even when we don't understand, and this we don't understand.<BR/><BR/>Rachael<BR/>(cafemom)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-91398846051360932262008-02-23T17:14:00.000-05:002008-02-23T17:14:00.000-05:00Kristy, Howard, Luke, and Benjamin So many people...Kristy, Howard, Luke, and Benjamin<BR/> So many people have been touched by Asher's life. I mourn with you. If only I could take your grief from you for a few seconds and give you a tiny bit of relief...<BR/>Since that is not possible....know that you are loved and being prayed for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-60989744869147102662008-02-23T16:49:00.000-05:002008-02-23T16:49:00.000-05:00Praying for your family often today! Praying that...Praying for your family often today! Praying that God fills you with peace and strength! I'm so sorry for your loss! My heart aches when I think about how you must be feeling. God bless you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-19755856548184111652008-02-23T15:47:00.000-05:002008-02-23T15:47:00.000-05:00My heart breaks for you, Howard and your family.I ...My heart breaks for you, Howard and your family.<BR/>I pray for God's peace and strength for all of you. May you find comfort in looking forward to a joyous reunion with Isaac and Asher one day.<BR/><BR/><BR/>With our deepest sympathy,<BR/>Chris, Amanda and Alex CardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-89875597204807883842008-02-23T15:42:00.000-05:002008-02-23T15:42:00.000-05:00We are still praying for you and will continue to ...We are still praying for you and will continue to do so. I don't know what else to say, other than we love you and ARE praying for you. love, the PamersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-51723416975406699542008-02-23T14:20:00.000-05:002008-02-23T14:20:00.000-05:00I know there are really no words to help in this t...I know there are really no words to help in this time. I'm thankful you had some time with your sweet son, and I will continue to pray for your delicate hearts.Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04570026451986053973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-66712430227681966362008-02-23T12:59:00.000-05:002008-02-23T12:59:00.000-05:00Sadness swells within me for your dear family. My...Sadness swells within me for your dear family. My prayers are with you knowing that God will bathe your broken hearts with His peace, His strength, His healing in the days ahead. DeborahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-69227956990027802482008-02-23T12:04:00.000-05:002008-02-23T12:04:00.000-05:00My Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your fami...My Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your family.amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835599199163769758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-57613259424076295582008-02-23T11:48:00.000-05:002008-02-23T11:48:00.000-05:00Kristy and Howard,Praying for you on this new day....Kristy and Howard,<BR/>Praying for you on this new day. I am so very sorry for this pain to be visiting you again and so soon after Isaac. My heart aches for you and what you must be going through. I do know that Isaac and Happy Ashton are together and perfect. I know your faith in the Lord will bring you through, but I know the hurt is deep. Asking Him to hold you up in His loving arms, the same arms that hold your boys, and keep you close during this time. I love you guys and will continue praying for peace and comfort for you.<BR/><BR/>Love, Laurie in Ca.Laurie in Ca.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15599832324966859946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-55146762132398350322008-02-23T11:45:00.000-05:002008-02-23T11:45:00.000-05:00My heart is breaking for you, my prayers are with ...My heart is breaking for you, my prayers are with you. May God comfort you like no other can...<BR/><BR/>DebbieDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11031881823593252761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-90877315454379692162008-02-23T11:35:00.000-05:002008-02-23T11:35:00.000-05:00The boy's name Asher \a-sher\ is pronounced ASH-er...The boy's name Asher \a-sher\ is pronounced ASH-er. <BR/><BR/>It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "happy". <BR/><BR/>Biblical: Asher, the eighth son of Jacob, was promised a life blessed with abundance.Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378784052726855722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-15120431265431102392008-02-23T11:05:00.000-05:002008-02-23T11:05:00.000-05:00after posting this on my blog, I wanted to share i...after posting this on my blog, I wanted to share it with you.<BR/><BR/><BR/>God's Timing<BR/> <BR/><BR/>Ecclesiastes 3:1-8<BR/>There is a time for everything,<BR/>and a season for every activity under heaven:<BR/>a time to be born and a time to die,<BR/>a time to plant and a time to uproot,<BR/>a time to kill and a time to heal,<BR/>a time to tear down and a time to build,<BR/>a time to weep and a time to laugh,<BR/>a time to mourn and a time to dance,<BR/>a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,<BR/>a time to embrace and a time to refrain,<BR/>a time to search and a time to give up,<BR/>a time to keep and a time to throw away,<BR/>a time to tear and a time to mend,<BR/>a time to be silent and a time to speak,<BR/>a time to love and a time to hate,<BR/>a time for war and a time for peace.<BR/><BR/>After yesterdays posting, I have been trying to figure out how to get back to the "always laughing" aspect of this blog. Then, this morning I went and read this passage. How AWESOME is our God that the mourning only lasts for a season and laughter will return. <BR/><BR/>While, we mourn Asher's short life here on earth, we can NOT forget that he is dancing even now, not only in the presence of the King, but also with his brother Isaac. And while the Bolte family stuggles to keep their head above water, they are trusting in our Lord to renew them every morning and to give them grace for the journey. <BR/><BR/>So, maybe today is not about "always laughing" but about laughing with those who laugh and grieving with those who grieve. I believe, we can weep with the Boltes and dance with Asher all at the same time. Our God is infinite and so is His grace. <BR/><BR/>Finally, I am reminded of a passage that I believe came from "Purpose Driven Life". ( Paraphrasing) We should hold tight to the truths we know when the road is easy and the burden is light. For a time will come when the darkness surrounds us and we struggle to even breathe. It is at these times that we should NOT doubt in the dark what we knew in the light. For truth is truth, no matter the circumstances.Laughing Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320325171860536466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-39938361234415284722008-02-23T11:04:00.001-05:002008-02-23T11:04:00.001-05:00Praying for your family and sending love to you al...Praying for your family and sending love to you all.<BR/><BR/>-Melissa in ColoradoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-81573763697240609792008-02-23T11:04:00.000-05:002008-02-23T11:04:00.000-05:00My deepest sympathy goes out to you in the loss of...My deepest sympathy goes out to you in the loss of your precious son. May our loving God fill you with His peace and comfort and sustain you as only He can. Many prayers are being lifted for your family during this most difficult time.So Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15922257140830561093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-31922164255751320502008-02-23T11:01:00.000-05:002008-02-23T11:01:00.000-05:00Praying for you as your face each new day. I am s...Praying for you as your face each new day. I am so sorry for your loss and wish there was something I could do to ease your pain. I know how you might be feeling and know that God is sufficient. Keep the faith. <BR/><BR/>Mandy<BR/>GA<BR/>www.madelinegracehopkins.blogspot.comMandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14309166691409838472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-75230029972382811302008-02-23T10:20:00.000-05:002008-02-23T10:20:00.000-05:00your family is in our prayers.your family is in our prayers.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317586938378998499noreply@blogger.com