Many of you have followed my journey from the beginning and many of you God has given to me along the way. Still there are many of you that this is your first time to my blog and I welcome you.
Please take some time and read about the horribly beautiful road of suffering and joy that God has brought us on this past year and rejoice with us and weep with us.
Thank you to each of you who take time and read this online journal of mine. Truly you have come to know my heart and I am so grateful for friends like you.
Keep us in your prayers as we continue to walk and live day by day and for faithfulness to continue to write and remember the goodness and faithfulness of God in our lives.
Here is our story......
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I thank God for the Hope that we have. Asher's few precious moments on this earth has done more in the name of Jesus than many people will do all their lives..... I for one will never be the same for having known Dan and Casey and a little Angel Boy named Asher Daniel Chappell.
Even in our Grief, grief so strong and horrible, we still have the love of our Heavenly Father who is comforting us and carrying us through...holding us ... loving us...even now I can feel the arms of Jesus around me... Thank you Jesus..
Dan and Casey many people do not understand how we can go on .. but we know... we know...
we couldn't if we didn't have Jesus. amen?
WHAT CAN WASH AWAY OUR SINS ?
NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD OF JESUS
Thank you for allowing us to share in your joy and the sorrow as well. We ache with you as Asher's time here was brief.
Your family has blessed many through this journey, and countless souls have been touched for Christ's glory, forever changed by the testimony of Asher's life.
You are dear to all and being covered in prayer.
Song of Solomon 7 ...You are altogether beautiful, my love;there is no flaw in you.
That is Gods heart for his precious one Asher, and all of us in Christ.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful angel with us. Your trust in Christ is a true living testimony that will touch many. Casey and Dan your faces shine with God's radiance. I've never seen a more proud mom and dad.
Love,
David and Angela Helms
(Bradley Shook's cousins)
You have a beautiful son. My good friend Tiffany Flamm shared your story with me and I juat want you to know that we are praying for your family. We lost our only son 5 years ago. He had Prune Belly Syndrome and lived with us for 6 hours before he went to be with Our Lord. I am so sorry for your loss but I am blessed to see your heart through this.
What a beautiful blessing to have these pictures. Dan and Casey...you are an amazing picture of Grace. I can't begin to tell you how you and your precious and beautiful baby have ministered to me. There aren't enough words.....
He is just adorable! Thanks you for being so open and sharing so much of this with us. It is amamzing to see your faith in God. God knew that you were the perfect parents for Asher! We are praying for God's peace to comfort you during this difficult time.
I just stumbled upon your blog. Not sure how. I am over whelmed with the love of the Lord. I am so sorry for your loss. He is so beautiful, so sweet and so full of peace. I will be praying for your family. Asher looks so alive in these pictures. There is only one reason for this. It is Jesus. Only he can make something so beautiful and perfect. Bless you all and God bless.
He is absolutely handsome and breath-taking! You both must be so proud of your son and honored by the ministry God is working through him. Though he only entered the world for moments before he was carried Home in the arms of Jesus, he touched more lives with Christ's Love than most of us can even dream of doing. What a beautiful blessing he is and will continue to be in all our lives!!
Thank you so much for sharing these sweet pictures. I love all three of you so much!
Sharing Faith on a Rock
Closed eyes
World spinning
Held up by the Rock beneath me
Searching and praying for
All is well with my soul
Moments come where
Laughter Smiles release
Days run together
Pictures and memories give peace
I think I am alright
Anniversary coming
Brings on a heavy heart
Not enough air to breathe
Closing my eyes spinning
Held up by the rock beneath me
Searching and praying for
All is well with my soul
Time passes
I think I am alright
Another child to pray for
Compassion overflows
Knowing look into a mother’s eyes
Reflects my own
Embrace in quiet understanding
Where all words fail
Locking arms we close our eyes
World spinning
Held up by the Rock we stand on
Searching Praying
All is well with our souls
Casey & Dan, you both are an amazing example along with so many of your friends of what it means to walk a life marked by Christ's Radiance! I am so thankful for you both & will continue to lift you up! I didn't hear the news until Tues., as I was unable to get online, my heart broke and I haven't been able to stop thinking of you all! I haven't ever walked in your shoes as a mother, but I have walked in the shoes of a nurse many times caring for an infant and their parents during times like this! I know as my job allows I may go through this many more times (i use to want to avoid it at all costs, but now I know that this is part of my calling as God's child but also as a nurse as life and death are inevitable!)... I pray I may walk as you both do in Christ's radiance and show His love at all times! God bless you! thank you for your blog and the pics of your beautiful son, Asher and the beautiful songs! Leslie
He is so beautiful he takes my breath away. Thank you for sharing him with us and your faith. I've had you on all on my mind so much lately and always in my prayers. See you Thursday!
Holding little Asher was a miracle. It felt so good to have his sweet face next to mine and to wrap his fingers around my own. I am so proud to be an aunt for the very first time. I will always remember baby Asher. Casey, you and Dan are portraits of grace during this time. I love you both so very much. Congratulations on being a mommy and a daddy!!! I long for the day when we will be with Asher again. He is so beautiful!!!
I thank God for the Hope that we have. Asher's few precious moments on this earth has done more in the name of Jesus than many people will do all their lives..... I for one will never be the same for having known Dan and Casey and a little Angel Boy named Asher Daniel Chappell.
Even in our Grief, grief so strong and horrible, we still have the love of our Heavenly Father who is comforting us and carrying us through...holding us ... loving us...even now I can feel the arms of Jesus around me... Thank you Jesus..
Dan and Casey many people do not understand how we can go on .. but we know... we know...
we couldn't if we didn't have Jesus. amen?
WHAT CAN WASH AWAY OUR SINS ?
NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD OF JESUS
THANK YOU FOR THE BLOOD OF JESUS !
Pam and Dan Riley
Posted by: Pam & Dan Riley | August 17, 2008 at 02:58 PM
Thank you for allowing us to share in your joy and the sorrow as well. We ache with you as Asher's time here was brief.
Your family has blessed many through this journey, and countless souls have been touched for Christ's glory, forever changed by the testimony of Asher's life.
You are dear to all and being covered in prayer.
Song of Solomon 7 ...You are altogether beautiful, my love;there is no flaw in you.
That is Gods heart for his precious one Asher, and all of us in Christ.
Posted by: Cheryl Bragdon | August 13, 2008 at 07:27 PM
Thank you for sharing your beautiful angel with us. Your trust in Christ is a true living testimony that will touch many. Casey and Dan your faces shine with God's radiance. I've never seen a more proud mom and dad.
Love,
David and Angela Helms
(Bradley Shook's cousins)
Posted by: David and Angela Helms | August 13, 2008 at 04:53 PM
Dan and Casey
You have a beautiful son. My good friend Tiffany Flamm shared your story with me and I juat want you to know that we are praying for your family. We lost our only son 5 years ago. He had Prune Belly Syndrome and lived with us for 6 hours before he went to be with Our Lord. I am so sorry for your loss but I am blessed to see your heart through this.
Posted by: Tim and Audrey Brown | August 13, 2008 at 01:17 PM
What a beautiful blessing to have these pictures. Dan and Casey...you are an amazing picture of Grace. I can't begin to tell you how you and your precious and beautiful baby have ministered to me. There aren't enough words.....
Posted by: Eric and Kelly Garner | August 13, 2008 at 12:36 PM
He is just adorable! Thanks you for being so open and sharing so much of this with us. It is amamzing to see your faith in God. God knew that you were the perfect parents for Asher! We are praying for God's peace to comfort you during this difficult time.
Posted by: Jamie | August 13, 2008 at 12:33 PM
I just stumbled upon your blog. Not sure how. I am over whelmed with the love of the Lord. I am so sorry for your loss. He is so beautiful, so sweet and so full of peace. I will be praying for your family. Asher looks so alive in these pictures. There is only one reason for this. It is Jesus. Only he can make something so beautiful and perfect. Bless you all and God bless.
Heidi P. from Chicago
Posted by: Heidi P. | August 13, 2008 at 11:53 AM
He is absolutely handsome and breath-taking! You both must be so proud of your son and honored by the ministry God is working through him. Though he only entered the world for moments before he was carried Home in the arms of Jesus, he touched more lives with Christ's Love than most of us can even dream of doing. What a beautiful blessing he is and will continue to be in all our lives!!
Thank you so much for sharing these sweet pictures. I love all three of you so much!
Your cousin Jess
Posted by: Jessica Emmer Cobb | August 13, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Sharing Faith on a Rock
Closed eyes
World spinning
Held up by the Rock beneath me
Searching and praying for
All is well with my soul
Moments come where
Laughter Smiles release
Days run together
Pictures and memories give peace
I think I am alright
Anniversary coming
Brings on a heavy heart
Not enough air to breathe
Closing my eyes spinning
Held up by the rock beneath me
Searching and praying for
All is well with my soul
Time passes
I think I am alright
Another child to pray for
Compassion overflows
Knowing look into a mother’s eyes
Reflects my own
Embrace in quiet understanding
Where all words fail
Locking arms we close our eyes
World spinning
Held up by the Rock we stand on
Searching Praying
All is well with our souls
Posted by: Pam Freeth | August 13, 2008 at 11:26 AM
What a beautiful boy. My heart hurts for both of you. My prayers are with you.
Posted by: Jaime | August 13, 2008 at 10:04 AM
I love Asher's hair! He looks so much like you Casey. Thank you for sharing your precious moments with us. You continue to be in our prayers.
We love you!
Angela and Larry
Posted by: Angela Gilbreath | August 13, 2008 at 09:34 AM
he's simply beautiful!!
Posted by: donna b | August 13, 2008 at 09:12 AM
he's simply beautiful!!
Posted by: donna b | August 13, 2008 at 09:12 AM
He is absolutely beautiful! Blessings as you continue to walk this difficult path.
Posted by: Alaina | August 13, 2008 at 09:00 AM
Casey, he's absolutely precious! What a beautiful, sweet, sorrowful memory you both will have. Thank you for your testament to so many people.
Posted by: Elizabeth Cooper | August 13, 2008 at 08:57 AM
Wow- Beautiful.
Posted by: Hollie Carson | August 13, 2008 at 08:06 AM
Casey & Dan, you both are an amazing example along with so many of your friends of what it means to walk a life marked by Christ's Radiance! I am so thankful for you both & will continue to lift you up! I didn't hear the news until Tues., as I was unable to get online, my heart broke and I haven't been able to stop thinking of you all! I haven't ever walked in your shoes as a mother, but I have walked in the shoes of a nurse many times caring for an infant and their parents during times like this! I know as my job allows I may go through this many more times (i use to want to avoid it at all costs, but now I know that this is part of my calling as God's child but also as a nurse as life and death are inevitable!)... I pray I may walk as you both do in Christ's radiance and show His love at all times! God bless you! thank you for your blog and the pics of your beautiful son, Asher and the beautiful songs! Leslie
Posted by: Leslie Bumgarner | August 13, 2008 at 02:18 AM
God bless you and your family... thanks for sharing the precious pics.
Posted by: Lisa Chambers | August 12, 2008 at 10:55 PM
What a beautiful boy! You have every right to be proud of that little man!
Posted by: Toni Reitter | August 12, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Asher is beautiful! We are so proud of him and his wonderful parents. All glory to God our Father for the wonders he has done through Asher!
Love,
Bonnie and Brian
Posted by: Bonnie and Brian Horton | August 12, 2008 at 10:06 PM
what a beautiful baby!!!
Posted by: Zsera | August 12, 2008 at 10:04 PM
He is so beautiful he takes my breath away. Thank you for sharing him with us and your faith. I've had you on all on my mind so much lately and always in my prayers. See you Thursday!
Posted by: Pam Freeth | August 12, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Holding little Asher was a miracle. It felt so good to have his sweet face next to mine and to wrap his fingers around my own. I am so proud to be an aunt for the very first time. I will always remember baby Asher. Casey, you and Dan are portraits of grace during this time. I love you both so very much. Congratulations on being a mommy and a daddy!!! I long for the day when we will be with Asher again. He is so beautiful!!!
Love,
Aunt Brittany
Posted by: Brittany Nichols Shook | August 12, 2008 at 09:54 PM
What a beautiful little boy!
Love and prayers,
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon Wilson | August 12, 2008 at 09:19 PM
Asher is beautiful. know that Alex and I are praying for your hearts and wish we could be there for you on Thursday. We love you both.
Posted by: Katie | August 12, 2008 at 08:39 PM