Suffering has a way of shaking us to the core. When it hits close to home, we might find ourselves asking why.Why the suffering? Why the loss, why the sickness, ….the death? The Bible doesn’t leave us alone here.It tells us that suffering is not random…. but it’s part of God’s redemptive work. It’s meant … More Why Do We Suffer?
Having blogged for many years, this is one of those posts that we as grandparents had hoped never to have to make. Asher’s Obituary: https://www.doylesfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/Asher-Pleiter?obId=45896400 A link to the funeral service on Friday, October 17, 2025: https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-service—asher-pleiter-l3u0rvfsaqqryaudjvch A few pictures….
Thanksgiving Day. Our hearts were heavy. Still. We had just been reminiscing about Asher and sharing some photos. Then, piercing the darkness and the tears, came a phone call to me. It was our oldest daughter, Valerie. I answered, and she was crying. For a moment I held my breath, wondering what was wrong. “Dad,” … More Tears of Grief Mingled with Tears of Joy
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” At 5:03 AM this morning, peacefully in the arms of his parents, as they sang and prayed over him, Asher passed away. He moves from the loving arms of his parents and is welcomed into the … More Asher, Oct. 8, 2025
Good evening church family, So today we got the news no parent wants to hear. They did an MRI today, and confirmed the medical staffs’ fears. During the Cardiac Arrest, our little boy sustained too much damage to his brain to support his precious life. He’s not coming home to Elm Creek. He’ll be going … More Asher Update Oct 7
A few days ago our grandson, Asher, 11 months old, son of Dathan and Katrina, was admitted to hospital due to a life-threatening decline in his health. Many people have come to know about this, many people are praying for him, and many people are asking for updates. It was decided to make updates via … More Asher Update Oct 6
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