Comments on: Leave A Comment For Asher http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/ Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:45:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Two Years Ago | cjmills[dot]me | A Blog By CJ Mills http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-17786 Two Years Ago | cjmills[dot]me | A Blog By CJ Mills Sun, 16 May 2010 20:11:04 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-17786 [...] – just minutes after coming into this world 10 weeks early. Man he gave us a scare. He gave LOTS of us a scare. I was happy, sad, optimistic, terrified, pissed, blessed and calm all at the same time. It [...] [...] – just minutes after coming into this world 10 weeks early. Man he gave us a scare. He gave LOTS of us a scare. I was happy, sad, optimistic, terrified, pissed, blessed and calm all at the same time. It [...]

]]> By: ashermills.com | My Story » My Dad’s Thoughts http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-8416 ashermills.com | My Story » My Dad’s Thoughts Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:19:59 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-8416 [...] Birth | Brief Peace | Community | My Dad | Troubles | Bad News | My [...] [...] Birth | Brief Peace | Community | My Dad | Troubles | Bad News | My [...]

]]> By: Praying For Gavin : Visual Trademark - A Blog By CJ Mills http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-6612 Praying For Gavin : Visual Trademark - A Blog By CJ Mills Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:30:23 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-6612 [...] to Gavin’s blog and let them know you are thinking of them.  From a guy who has been on the recieving end of those comments, it means the [...] [...] to Gavin’s blog and let them know you are thinking of them.  From a guy who has been on the recieving end of those comments, it means the [...]

]]> By: Everyone is doing it… : Visual Trademark - A Blog By CJ Mills http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-5028 Everyone is doing it… : Visual Trademark - A Blog By CJ Mills Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:28:28 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-5028 [...] 1) Leave A Comment For Asher - as most of you know, Ash came early while on vacation.  As a result, we weren’t able to do all the traditional baby book stuff.  Instead, we asked all of you to leave him a note for his baby book.  Take some time to read through all the notes, and add one if you haven’t already. [...] [...] 1) Leave A Comment For Asher – as most of you know, Ash came early while on vacation.  As a result, we weren’t able to do all the traditional baby book stuff.  Instead, we asked all of you to leave him a note for his baby book.  Take some time to read through all the notes, and add one if you haven’t already. [...]

]]> By: Little Victories - No Apnea Monitor : Visual Trademark - A Blog By CJ Mills http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-2167 Little Victories - No Apnea Monitor : Visual Trademark - A Blog By CJ Mills Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:35:41 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-2167 [...] I spent some time going through all the encouraging comments, thoughts and prayers you all sent us here.  I was reminded of the new friends that helped us get through all the [...] [...] I spent some time going through all the encouraging comments, thoughts and prayers you all sent us here.  I was reminded of the new friends that helped us get through all the [...]

]]> By: Jono http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-841 Jono Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:31:12 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-841 Dear AJ (I wonder if that nickname will stick. 'Ol CJ's did), You've entered the world with much adversity, but also amidst much love from warm parents and helpful friends. Life won't get easier, and, given the manner of your arrival, might get very difficult. But always keep in mind that you have those same warm parents, a knowledgeable big sister, and the many helpful friends to encourage you and offer advice. It's easy to overlook people, to take their presence for granted, but constantly seek out friendship and you will always find a helping hand and a willing ear. And in all, God is. A motto I found on the back of my Message:Remixed Bible is one I hold is worth sharing. Read. Think. Pray. Live. Read: expand your mind, your opinions, your experiences, your vocabulary Think: critically examine your situations, the past, the present, the future, what you just read, what the media is saying Pray: depend on the Lord. Prayer is more than a time just for forgiveness and supplication--it's a time to mentally and physical act to acknowledge God as Lord Live: employ all that you've read, thought about, and prayed about. Do your best To add to this list: exercise; eat well; sleep well; laugh heartily; become a die-hard fan of a sports team; take education seriously I'm hoping to be able to discuss this all when you're older, when your father pulls this note out of the TimeCapsule he's buried in the backyard. It would be something special.... Jono Dear AJ (I wonder if that nickname will stick. ‘Ol CJ’s did),

You’ve entered the world with much adversity, but also amidst much love from warm parents and helpful friends. Life won’t get easier, and, given the manner of your arrival, might get very difficult. But always keep in mind that you have those same warm parents, a knowledgeable big sister, and the many helpful friends to encourage you and offer advice. It’s easy to overlook people, to take their presence for granted, but constantly seek out friendship and you will always find a helping hand and a willing ear. And in all, God is. A motto I found on the back of my Message:Remixed Bible is one I hold is worth sharing.

Read. Think. Pray. Live.

Read: expand your mind, your opinions, your experiences, your vocabulary

Think: critically examine your situations, the past, the present, the future, what you just read, what the media is saying

Pray: depend on the Lord. Prayer is more than a time just for forgiveness and supplication–it’s a time to mentally and physical act to acknowledge God as Lord

Live: employ all that you’ve read, thought about, and prayed about. Do your best

To add to this list: exercise; eat well; sleep well; laugh heartily; become a die-hard fan of a sports team; take education seriously

I’m hoping to be able to discuss this all when you’re older, when your father pulls this note out of the TimeCapsule he’s buried in the backyard. It would be something special….

Jono

]]> By: Greg Maitrejean http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-754 Greg Maitrejean Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:24:18 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-754 Hi Asher- I am very glad and relieved that you are now out of the hospital and home with your family. I have had you in my thoughts and prayers especially when last week you almost went home- then did not make it. The news that you were able to come home through the grace of God is truly inspirational. May your blessings multiply in the years to come. I will continue to follow you and your family thru the blog, and share inspirations with my family and other church members here in the Temecula Valley(in Southern California) Hi Asher- I am very glad and relieved that you are now out of the hospital and home with your family. I have had you in my thoughts and prayers especially when last week you almost went home- then did not make it. The news that you were able to come home through the grace of God is truly inspirational. May your blessings multiply in the years to come. I will continue to follow you and your family thru the blog, and share inspirations with my family and other church members here in the Temecula Valley(in Southern California)

]]> By: Robert Kitchens http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-753 Robert Kitchens Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:18:16 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-753 Asher and Mill's Family, I knew your dad from high school and played soccer with him. My wife and I have been following your progress through the website. We are glad that you are finally home and that the family is in one place. Congrats CJ! I am glad that things are on the up and up! -Robert Kitchens Asher and Mill’s Family,

I knew your dad from high school and played soccer with him. My wife and I have been following your progress through the website. We are glad that you are finally home and that the family is in one place.

Congrats CJ! I am glad that things are on the up and up!

-Robert Kitchens

]]> By: ckroboth http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-653 ckroboth Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:37:30 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-653 Asher, WOW...I sit here with tear filled eyes, as I read your story. Continue to fight. You need to grow up and see the Dad and Mommy who put their faith in a great God. My prayers are with you. Carl Kroboth Buckner, KY <i>ckroboth's last blog post...<a href="http://cpk3.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/more-blogs-added-to-the-rotation/" rel="nofollow">More Blogs added to the rotation…</a></i> Asher,

WOW…I sit here with tear filled eyes, as I read your story.

Continue to fight. You need to grow up and see the Dad and Mommy who put their faith in a great God.

My prayers are with you.

Carl Kroboth
Buckner, KY

ckroboth’s last blog post…More Blogs added to the rotation…

]]> By: Lindsey Adams http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-651 Lindsey Adams Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:48:10 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-651 Asher, I don't know you or your family, just your aunt Angela. We went to college together. Shes been telling me all about how she was so excited that she was having a nephew. We talked about the fun things i have done with my nephews. Then she told me that you decided to come early. I tried to keep everything positive. Every time you do something new and great she lets me know. I read all about you on this blog. It is amazing how far you have come already. You look so big! You even got to come closer to home. I pray for you and your family every night to make you guys strong and to safely get through this hard time. I just read about this last week about how you cant keep your temp up. Just take your time, I hope that when you finally do come home you are as healthy as can be. The near future is going to be a rough road for you and your family, but in the end it will be a great learning experience. I cant wait to continue reading about all your big obstacles that you overcome. God Bless Love, Lindsey Asher,

I don’t know you or your family, just your aunt Angela. We went to college together. Shes been telling me all about how she was so excited that she was having a nephew. We talked about the fun things i have done with my nephews. Then she told me that you decided to come early. I tried to keep everything positive. Every time you do something new and great she lets me know. I read all about you on this blog. It is amazing how far you have come already. You look so big! You even got to come closer to home. I pray for you and your family every night to make you guys strong and to safely get through this hard time. I just read about this last week about how you cant keep your temp up. Just take your time, I hope that when you finally do come home you are as healthy as can be. The near future is going to be a rough road for you and your family, but in the end it will be a great learning experience. I cant wait to continue reading about all your big obstacles that you overcome. God Bless

Love,
Lindsey

]]> By: Brooke http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-512 Brooke Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:56:25 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-512 Asher, You truly are a little miracle and have already stolen all of our hearts! You are such a strong little boy and prove that over and over again each and every day! God has placed you in an amazing family. Your mom and dad are incredible people and your big sister is one fabulous little girl! =] It is hard to believe that you will already be one month old in just 4 days from now! I, along with many, many others continue to pray for your continued strength and for that temperature of yours to balance out so that you can come home! I love you Asher James. "Aunt" Brooke Asher,
You truly are a little miracle and have already stolen all of our hearts! You are such a strong little boy and prove that over and over again each and every day! God has placed you in an amazing family. Your mom and dad are incredible people and your big sister is one fabulous little girl! =]

It is hard to believe that you will already be one month old in just 4 days from now! I, along with many, many others continue to pray for your continued strength and for that temperature of yours to balance out so that you can come home! I love you Asher James.

“Aunt” Brooke

]]> By: Matteo Giovanazzi http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-494 Matteo Giovanazzi Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:35:26 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-494 Hi Asher, I'm Matteo, a friend from scotland of your aunt Angela. Iv heard so much about you and hope everything goes well. Sending all my prayers and love and hope you get well soon. Love Matteo Hi Asher,

I’m Matteo, a friend from scotland of your aunt Angela. Iv heard so much about you and hope everything goes well. Sending all my prayers and love and hope you get well soon.

Love
Matteo

]]> By: Rebecca Schroeder http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-454 Rebecca Schroeder Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:47:42 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-454 Asher!!! I am so excited to meet you!! Im your mommys cousin! Even though I don't get to meet you til hopefully christmas, i am very anxious to be able to hold you! Pull through little first cousin once removed.. I know you'll make your mommy and daddy very proud.. and just remember.. even though your big sister is bigger than you right now.. there will come a day when you will be bigger to her! I'll keep you in my prayers! love becca Asher!!!
I am so excited to meet you!! Im your mommys cousin! Even though I don’t get to meet you til hopefully christmas, i am very anxious to be able to hold you! Pull through little first cousin once removed.. I know you’ll make your mommy and daddy very proud.. and just remember.. even though your big sister is bigger than you right now.. there will come a day when you will be bigger to her! I’ll keep you in my prayers! love becca

]]> By: Ramona Fisher http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-435 Ramona Fisher Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:51:44 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-435 Hi Asher, My name is Ramona Fisher and your parents are very dear to me. God has given you a Mom and Dad that will love you, care for you and do all they can to ensure that you know how much God loves you. Your Dad and Mom invested so much into my son's life, Matt, when he was in middle school and high school. I feel like I could never repay them for the gift they gave to me as a mother. Now that Matt's in college I don't see your parents as often but I keep thinking about you, wondering how you are doing and praying for you every day. Love, Ramona Fisher Hi Asher,
My name is Ramona Fisher and your parents are very dear to me. God has given you a Mom and Dad that will love you, care for you and do all they can to ensure that you know how much God loves you. Your Dad and Mom invested so much into my son’s life, Matt, when he was in middle school and high school. I feel like I could never repay them for the gift they gave to me as a mother. Now that Matt’s in college I don’t see your parents as often but I keep thinking about you, wondering how you are doing and praying for you every day.
Love,
Ramona Fisher

]]> By: Dylan Crewell http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-409 Dylan Crewell Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:31 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-409 Hey there lil' guy! My name is Dylan. I live in Seattle and am a friend of your aunt Angela who is a hoot! You have a great family little buddy, they love you and will always do right by you! Keep fightin' and live the great life that awaits! ~Dylan Hey there lil’ guy! My name is Dylan. I live in Seattle and am a friend of your aunt Angela who is a hoot! You have a great family little buddy, they love you and will always do right by you! Keep fightin’ and live the great life that awaits!

~Dylan

]]> By: Becca http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-401 Becca Fri, 30 May 2008 20:58:50 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-401 Asher, We haven't met yet, but I want you to know how much I love you and your entire family. My husband Matt and I have been praying for you and your family over the phone together since I am away at school in Maryland. We are so proud of you for being so strong! I wish that I was home to visit you in the hospital and be there for your mom, but know that my heart is there. Technically I'm your cousin, but you can think of me as the crazy aunt that lives down the street if you want to. I'll always be there for you and your sister, and you both will always be in my prayers. I love you! "Aunt Becca" Asher,

We haven’t met yet, but I want you to know how much I love you and your entire family. My husband Matt and I have been praying for you and your family over the phone together since I am away at school in Maryland. We are so proud of you for being so strong! I wish that I was home to visit you in the hospital and be there for your mom, but know that my heart is there. Technically I’m your cousin, but you can think of me as the crazy aunt that lives down the street if you want to. I’ll always be there for you and your sister, and you both will always be in my prayers. I love you!
“Aunt Becca”

]]> By: rebecca(the great) http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-400 rebecca(the great) Fri, 30 May 2008 19:32:38 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-400 Asher, Hey buddy. You are obviously much loved by your parents, and I will be praying for you. Grow strong in God! Love, Rebecca <i>rebecca(the great)'s last blog post...<a href="http://augustonfire.wordpress.com/2008/05/30/our-little-corner-of-the-church-stepping-up-and-hope/" rel="nofollow">Our little corner of the church, stepping up, and hope</a></i> Asher,
Hey buddy. You are obviously much loved by your parents, and I will be praying for you. Grow strong in God!
Love,
Rebecca

rebecca(the great)’s last blog post…Our little corner of the church, stepping up, and hope

]]> By: Cindy Hoover http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-397 Cindy Hoover Fri, 30 May 2008 02:28:48 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-397 Hey Asher: Your grandma Mills called me when she heard your mommy was in labor. I was so surprised and worried for you and your mommy and daddy. Your extended family here in LaGrange began to pray for all of you immediately. The Church of God prayer chain was started and that was all we could do. It doesn't seem like enough sometimes and yet we know God is in control! I have been reading about you and I am so impressed with your daddy. I've learned more about him through this time of unexpected blessings. He is a wonderful husband and daddy and I am so happy to see how my nephew loves all of you and puts his trust in God. Our love to all of you. Aunt Cindy and Uncle Marvin Hey Asher: Your grandma Mills called me when she heard your mommy was in labor. I was so surprised and worried for you and your mommy and daddy. Your extended family here in LaGrange began to pray for all of you immediately. The Church of God prayer chain was started and that was all we could do. It doesn’t seem like enough sometimes and yet we know God is in control! I have been reading about you and I am so impressed with your daddy. I’ve learned more about him through this time of unexpected blessings. He is a wonderful husband and daddy and I am so happy to see how my nephew loves all of you and puts his trust in God. Our love to all of you. Aunt Cindy and Uncle Marvin

]]> By: Kendra Brenneman http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-387 Kendra Brenneman Thu, 29 May 2008 02:55:00 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-387 Asher James! I know everyone says you came early, but we know the secret...you came exactly when you were supposed to. God knew you were meant to be a Carolina boy! :) You are a very blessed little guy! You have wonderful parents who love you a whole lot! I know them from college; I was on the worship team with your daddy for a while, too! Your name is on my bathroom mirror at home and will stay there for a while so I remember to pray for you every day! It's amazing to see how already in your few days on this earth you've brought so many people closer to Christ, and I pray that you will continue to do that for many years to come! Blessings, Kendra Brenneman Asher James! I know everyone says you came early, but we know the secret…you came exactly when you were supposed to. God knew you were meant to be a Carolina boy! :)

You are a very blessed little guy! You have wonderful parents who love you a whole lot! I know them from college; I was on the worship team with your daddy for a while, too! Your name is on my bathroom mirror at home and will stay there for a while so I remember to pray for you every day! It’s amazing to see how already in your few days on this earth you’ve brought so many people closer to Christ, and I pray that you will continue to do that for many years to come!

Blessings,
Kendra Brenneman

]]> By: Tina Whitney http://www.cjmills.me/2008/05/leave-a-comment-for-asher/comment-page-2/#comment-386 Tina Whitney Thu, 29 May 2008 01:58:29 +0000 http://www.visualtrademark.com/?p=201#comment-386 Asher, I work with your Grandma Kathy. With the help and prayers of her and many others it seems as though you are doing well and have been tucked in safely here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I look forward to meeting you someday and will continue to prayer for you and your continued improvement. God Bless, Tina Whitney Asher,
I work with your Grandma Kathy. With the help and prayers of her and many others it seems as though you are doing well and have been tucked in safely here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I look forward to meeting you someday and will continue to prayer for you and your continued improvement.

God Bless,
Tina Whitney

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