Living with others.
Marriage, family, friendships, community.
A few weeks ago I got into a discussion regarding marriage with someone whose marriage is in a rough spot and the couple is no longer living together. And her close friend is moving towards a similar situation in her marriage. We had some back and forth conversation about steps that could be taken to … More Marriage Reconciliation is Hard, but Not Impossible
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
“Oh, I could never foster. I could never part with kids after having them in my home for awhile. It would break my heart. Fostering is not for me.” So many times we’ve had people say things like this to us. It can be a bit awkward. I mean… we foster… and we have for years. … More Fostering… I Could Never!
Today was the day. The big move to Peterborough anticipated now for a few weeks. Final outings had been made with family and friends, good-byes made at church and school, and a pleasant warm-weather farewell open house had been enjoyed by all who came, complete with a live photo op for memories. And then February … More Peterborough – AJ’s New Chapter
Every journey begins with a first step. Sometimes that means a first physical step as in the first step in a long hike, and other times it means a first preparational step into a different kind of journey. In AJ’s case, we took a first step towards his big move to Peterborough. A few days back, we … More A First Step Towards the Big Move
Could you ever face the world with one finger? Everyday? That’s what AJ does. AJ, one of the bravest, most courageous guys I know. And he’s our boy. You see, AJ is fully disabled from a debilitating disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Most of his external body does not fully function anymore… he has no use of his arms, … More AJ. One of The Bravest Guys I Know
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