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Jan 2011
11 Days
We weren’t finished loving our boy, but the Lord was ready to have him home. We will forever love you, Paxon Ray.
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I just found your story from Whippy Cake on FB. And I am so so so sorry for your loss.
May God Bless and Keep you. I will continue to pray for your family daily.
I am so sorry for your loss Jeremy and Rachel. Know that we are all lifting you up in prayer continually.
I love you guys. I am so thankful I got to meet that precious boy. Praying for you always.
Oh, Rachel, Jeremy, and Asher, I share in your pain and pray that the knowledge of God’s perfect plan and peace will help you walk through the days ahead. I will definitely be praying for each of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God comfort and strengthen you.
Oh my goodness. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
We are grieving with you. You are so loved and are being lifted up in prayer all the time.
We love you and praying and hurting for you. We know that Paxon is whole and at peace. God’s peace and comfort be with you right now.
Praying for you guys. We love you!
Our hearts break with yours, may you know the comfort of God every single second. We love you Rachel, Jeremy, Asher and families! Continually praying for you.
I am so sorry for your loss, we will continue to pray for you & your family!
I wish that I had words to could truly express how sorry I am, just know that there are thousands of people out there holding you and your family up in prayer.
What a precious family. You are in our prayers.
We are mourning with you. I’m so, so sorry. We love you all.
We love you guys. He is meeting our baby Noah today. Happy, healthy and whole.
Sorry. Oh dear. Love and prayers coming your way.
praying that our beauitful Lord will wrap His arms around your dear family. We are so sorry, we are grieving with you! we love you!
I am so so so sorry. Words can’t even express! You keep loving that boy and if you believe in what I do, it won’t be too much longer before you’ll be with him and raising him…only this time he’ll have a perfect body. Just like his perfect spirit that only needed to stay a short time! Hang in there!
Oh our hearts are so breaking for your family right now… May God hold each of you during this time… We love you!!!
Dear friends. We are grieving with you and praying for comfort from
our Savior Jesus. We love you dearly. George and Jamie
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am hurting with you and pray God’s comfort and care during this difficult time.
“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.” Nahum 1:7
Loving you, Olimb family and continuing to pray…
Our love and prayers are with you.
Words cannot express our sorrow. We are praying for you as you go through this. We love you with all of our hearts. Paxon touched so many lives.
my heart aches for your family. In our prayers daily.
Paxon Ray, you are with the Lord but it still is hard. Praying for you guys without ceasing.
Our hearts ache for you all. We are in prayer for you and mourn with you.
Natasha and Jim
Oh sweet friends…our hearts are aching and tears are flowing. That sweet boy touched so many lives in 11 days…and I’m certain will continue to now that he is with our Father. Thankful for his now perfect body and that he will have no more suffering and that you will see him again, but can’t even imagine the pain your hearts are feeling right now. We will be praying constantly for you…and that you will feel the Father’s nearness like never before. We love you all so much.
We weren’t ready either Rachel and Jeremy! We are deeply sad and know how vital it is to have the love of God and others around to help with healing. Please know dear friends, you are not alone.
God knows the number of tears you and all of us are shedding! “You number my wanderings; Put my tears into Your bottle; Are they not in Your book?” Psalm 56:8
Our love and prayers are with you and your beautiful family. I am so incredibly sorry for your immeasurable loss.
We are so sorry to hear about Paxon today. Words cannot express the grief you are experiencing. You have been in our prayers continually. May God give you peace and comfort. Know that you are surrounded by the body with LOVE!!
We don’t know you, but we love you in Christ. The suffering is over for Paxon, and we trust Jesus to hold you really, really close. Praise God for our eternity with Him and the love He’s showering Paxon with.
I’m so sorry! You are in our prayers.
Rachel, Jeremy, and Asher,
I am so sorry for your loss. You have all been in my prayers.
Rom 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Dear Jeremy and Rachel, my heart is so heavy over your loss but I am also thankful for the hope that you have to hold on to. Your friend, Jim
I too found you through whippy cake and had settled in to pray for you through this process. I pray now for your comfort and peace. You are a special family to have such a special baby. He will be blessed by your love.
My heart goes out to you.
We are so sorry for your loss of baby Paxon. We are praying for the Lord to gather you up and hold you…. to feel His comfort and peace. There are no words….but know that we will continue to pray for you.
Oh Jeremy and Rachel…I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss. You must know that Paxon’s life touched so many lives in such a very short time…and will continue to do so for a very long time. Continuing to pray for you! Love you!
I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
So, so sorry for your loss. Know that you are loved and prayed for constantly…let me know if you need anything at all. We are here for you and we’ll be lifting you guys up in prayer.
Paxon will never know the impact he had on SO many. We love you Olimbs.
No words will do it justice – I’m sorry for your loss, and utterly heartbroken.
Paxon touched our lives in an amazing way… My heart aches for you! We love you and are continuing to pray!!!!
Nothing I could say right now could ease the pain you are feeling… Just know that you, Jeremy, Asher and Paxon have touched my heart in ways that are undescribable… I am heartbroken for you all, and will continue to pray for you all to find strength, love and courage over the next few days, weeks, months and years….
Rachel and Jeremy and Asher,
I am so sorry for the loss of your baby boy. He touched so many hearts in his few days on this earth. May the Lord be close to you & heal your broken hearts. Praying.
Weeping with you. Love & prayers for your family.
Jesus loves the little children and HE is holding Paxon tightly right now. What a beautiful picture! Love to you and your family. The Moon’s
May God heal your indescribable pain. His strength will guide your family and support you through such tragedy. I will be praying for you.
Lifting your whole family up in prayer. Praying our mighty God will bring comfort you all of you.
Dear ones, I prayed for you this very morning reading through ‘Beside Still Waters by Spurgeon! With all my deepest, heartfelt cry to the Lord, I pray once again knees buckled and face to the floor on your behalf. Such a wonder to love and to have lost and yet the overwhelming emotions you must feel to day. I mourn with you if that is even possible to feel your pain. You are loved with an everlasting love. I loved your Pax. So beautiful. So wonderful. So very loved.
Cynthia
Jeremy and Rachel and Asher,
We are so sorry for the loss of baby Paxon. We know there are no words. We are praying for you all. Praying that you feel God’s comfort.
Praying for you guys. Love ya!
We are so very sorry. Love you so much & praying for you.
I just read your blog last night. I am so sorry for your loss. You have many that grieve with you.
My heart is breaking. I cannot begin to imagine your pain. That baby touched more hearts in 11 days than most people do in a lifetime. Lovind you and praying for you.
Dear Jeremy and Rachel,
Our family is lifting your family up in prayer and thanking God for Paxton’s beautiful life and his parents who love him deeply…and always will.
we just prayed for you and will continue to do so. we’re so very sorry.
To your beautiful family,
My heart aches for the loss of your sweet boy. I am intensely sorry and I pray for all of you that you can find peace and strength during this time. May God wrap you in his warm embrace and give you comfort. My prayers belong to you.
My heart is heavy and my eyes are full of tears, but my mind is taken to a place of great joy when I think of Paxon, safe, healthy & whole in the arms of Jesus himself!!
We love you guys and our hearts are breaking with you!
xoxoxo
The Chuns
Our hearts go out to you at this time – we are so sorry for your loss!
May baby Paxton rest in peace. God knew he would need special care and would need extra special parents to care for him while he spent this short time on earth. You are a wonderful family & loved so much. We are so sorry for the pain you have in your hearts & will keep you all in our prayers.
My heart is broken for my friends. God has taken Paxon for His glory. He is perfect and he is Home.
Our prayers are with you
I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. I am a friend of Kelly Carrizosa and happened to see her post on FB. Ten years ago this New Year’s Eve we had to release our third child, Karsten Emmanuel, into Jesus’ arms. He also had a heart only made for a quick stop here on his way to heaven. I know your pain like only grieving parents can know. I know there are no words. But I also know that there is peace that passes understanding and that God has both our wee babes in His arms. You are in my prayers and although we are strangers if you want to talk to someone who has walked this journey please feel free to email.
Jenni Zach
Jeremy, Rachel, and Asher,
Words can’t express…. We will continue to pray for your comfort.
LOVE,
The Howe Family
My dearest friends I can’t even begin to feel the magnituide of your lose of your little boy Paxon. I can envision Jesus wiping away Paxon’s tears. Rev 21: 4 “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
I am so sad for your loss, but so grateful to know of your faith and strength. Bless you to feel lifted and carried at this difficult time. He is a precious little soul. My prayers will go out to your family.
Dear Jeremy, Rachel and Asher,
There aren’t words to express how sorry we are. We love you all and will continue to pray for you. To God be the glory for Paxon’s sweet, precious life.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. I don’t remember how I came upon your blog (maybe from TeamAsher) but I’ve been following since.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss! We are praying for you and your family. We hope that you can find peace in HIM, who lost His precious Son also!
We love you.
I am praying for your family. Your little boy is in Gods hands and is you little angel keeping watch over you.
You guys are truly an example to me and so many others. You are in my prayers. I love you guys
Jeremy, Rachel and Asher,
Our hearts are breaking for you, we will continue to lift you up in our prayers. May God receive all the glory for Paxon’s short, yet very powerful days here on earth. Much Love to all of you!
Dear Jeremy, Rachel, and Asher,
We have been praying for your family, and we will continue to do so. We pray that God wraps you in His loving arms and comforts you in miraculous ways. We pray that you are overwhelmed by His amazing compassion and great faithfulness.
We are so very sorry. We are praying fo you
There are no words to convey how sorry we are for the loss of your sweet Paxson. We are praying for God’s comfort to engulf you and your precious family.
Your family is in my prayers.
My sweet friend. There are no words…I am grieving along with you both. Hoping you find comfort in the Lord knowing He is with your beautiful Paxon and the next time you see him he will be healthy and with you for all of eternity. Continually praying for all of you! Much love.
Sooo sorry Rachel and Jeremy
I’m not even sure what to say right now, but
We love u and continue to pray for u and ur family
Praying for you all. And as always…so very thankful for Jesus.
Dear Jeremy and Rachel,
There are no adequate words to express our sadness over the loss of Paxon Ray. WE praise God for your great love for this little guy and will continue to lift you all to the throne of Grace. May you continue to rest in His arms that holds all of you now.
By His Amazing Grace,
Love Brooke and Ignacio Alava
I am sorry for the heartache you are going through. It is such a bittersweet time and I am praying God’s strength and comfort will be upon you.
Jeremy and Rachel, we love you so much. Mike and I are grieving with you at the loss of Paxon! No words seem adequate to convey how sorry we are. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you!
Jason and I are praying for your family. So sorry to hear of your loss.
My heart breaks for your family! I found your blog today through Whippy Cake and have enjoyed reading about your amazing family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Baby Paxton touched so many lives in 11 days. I pray for strenght and comfort.
Jeremy And Rachel, I am so sorry for you loss and pray that the Lord will give you strength and grace to get though this difficult trial in your lives. Isaiah 43:2 I Peter 5:7
II Chorinthians 5:8 Revelation 21:4 Jered Lundeby
I’m just a stranger, but I want you all to know that you have touched my life. Paxon will love on forever and for now, he is in the most comforting place he can be. Praying for all of you.
Jeremy and Rachel, you are so loved. Thanks for sharing Paxon’s sweet life with us. What a blessing. Praying for you continually:)
I just found your blog today, and jumped back on it this evening to read more. I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in our family prayers.
Our hearts are breaking for you! We love you and we will be praying for you. Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you.
There are no words that we can say that bring comfort for these moments in time. We mourn with you.
We will continue to pray with you.
As many have said, these are the times when words can’t suffice. Our hearts are heavy with the loss but relieved that he is so fortunate to be perfect with Him now. As Jerry said, we mourn with you for his loss and our prayers will continue to be with all of you. We love you.
It’s obvious how much you and your boys have touched people’s hearts. The Lord is using you in an incredible way. Our hearts are breaking for you and we pray that the Lord will give you all the strength, comfort and peace you need right now.
I just heard about your family off of the Hughe’s family website. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my prayers.
There are no words that seem to be sufficient. Our hearts go out to you and we continue to pray for your family.
Jeremy and Rachel and Asher! We grieve with you and pray you may be comforted in God’s steadfast love. THANK you for sharing your precious Paxon with us. What a huge impact his life has had in the time he was given! Love you and constantly praying for you.
I am so sorry. My heart aches for you. I hope you can feel the love of Jesus and the love of all us praying for you and your family. Love you guys.
Jeremy, Rachel, and Asher – So sorry to hear the news about Paxon. I pray that God continues to surround you with peace and comfort. Thinking of you all and I know you are surrounded by wonderful people.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Paxon was unique, special and irreplaceable. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. There is a place where those suffering from a loss of a child can go to find hope and strength for the future. It is called Faith’s lodge. It might be something you are interested in. Here is the website. http://faithslodge.org/
No more pain…only peace and an eternal life of love for Paxon.
We are sorry for your priceless loss.
Praying for you guys and grieving.
I am so sorry. Praying for you.
Love you guys, praying earnestly for you.
I am so very sorry you did not have more time with your little man. Prayers and good thoughts are being sent your way. May grace, courage, and comfort fill your hearts.
It has been almost 21 years since our only son, Joshua Victor went home to be with the Lord. Both Randy and I can attest that God will meet every need that both of you have in ways that will amaze you. We are grieving with you, and praying earnestly that God’s eternal presence will comfort you at this time. Our prayers are continually being lifted for both of you at this time. Also sending hugs your way…
Praying for you all during this difficult time.
I am so sorry. I can’t imagine what you are going thru. Praying for you and your family. No more pain, he is home.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for your family.
Sending prayers from one parent to another. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Praying for you guys and crying.
I am so so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you. Again, I’m so terribly sorry…
Crying with you… praying for you.
Be Still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
God is great and His plan is perfect. Paxon is in God’s mighty and wonderful hand, he is free from pain and smiles at your love and the 11 days he shared with you. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Praying for your family, comfort and love! I am sorry for your loss. Paxon is now with His heavenly father, and we can rejoice in that.
My name is Karla, i read your story off of Whippycake. My heart hurts for your family. I know that our Father in Heaven is holding your sweet baby in His loving arms. I am praying for comfort and love. may God be with you. Your faith and hope is an inspiration to all.
Much Love
Karla Rauch
Praying for you and your family. Your hearts are heavy but knowing he’s with God helps.
Love Natalie
I am praying for God’s comfort in your life and in your hearts.
I do not know you, but my heart aches for yours. I saw you featured on Whippycake and was so encouraged by your faith. I cannot imagine the pain your family is going through, and I’m so sorry for the loss of beautiful Paxton. I pray the Lord will meet you in the middle of this dark time, that He will fulfill every need and comfort every break in your heart.
We are so sorry to hear of Paxons passing. We are praying for God’s peace that surpasses all of our understanding, and for comfort in this very difficult time. In reading your blog there are so many similarities between Paxon and our sweet Karlie Grace who went to be with Jesus almost 8 years ago after only 32 days with us. Please feel free to contact us for anything.
I remember the day you told me you were expecting this little one. I am so sorry and I will keep praying for comfort and peace for all of you.
Rick and Laurie Verdugo
Our hearts ache for you all. We pray that Jesus hold you closer than ever before.
We are so very sorry. We will continue to pray for God’s peace and comfort for all of you.
Love you, miss you, crying for you, inspired. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of little Baby Paxon. All of your North Dakota friends are surrounding you and your family with our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the comfort and strength through this very difficult time.
So sorry for your loss but he will always be alive in your heart. We are praying for you, Jeremy and Asher during this difficult time. If there is anything you need please call me. Love you guys
Hello there. I found you through whippy cake and have been SO incredibly touched by your story. I can empathize with you a teeny bit since I have a premature child. But that just makes my heart feel more for you. I know that there is a plan – and I believe that the most valiant children of our Heavenly Father get tested the most. Have Faith and endure because I know you will receive sooo many blessings to come. I’m so glad you have another little fighter to comfort you at this time. May your soul and memories be joyful and peaceful. Please post how we can help your beautiful family! Much love…
We are so sorry for your loss Rachel and Jeremy. You are in our hearts and prayers.
My love and prayers just don’t seem enough.I have been so amazed at your journey through these months and the outpouring of support for your family. Our Lord is here although hard to understand what this all means. I pray that we all can be closer to God and our loved ones through this.I mean this when I say if there is anything I could do I would be honored if you let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am very sad and truely sorry your time with Paxon was way to short. Love Judy
You are all in my thoughts and prayers and are lifted above to our Father in my tears. Please know that Paxon is in a beautiful place with our maker, who also has his arms wrapped tightly around your family. Prayers for each of you and your family as a whole.
In His Name,
Dacey Bryant (Friends of the Fulmer’s)
Your sweet little boy was beautiful and loved. You were precious parents who dared to fully love and welcome him for whatever days you were given with him. Thank you for sharing your heartache and joy along the way. We have been privileged to see your unwavering faith in God and your boundless love for your son. The suffering you have endured in letting Paxon go has been painful to watch, but your message of faith and trust in God’s purpose for his life and yours has demonstrated that your hope in God does not disappoint. You are precious and we pray that God will lavish you with love and compassion for months to come. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5
Corrie ten Boom
A holocaust survivor was no stranger to the extreme seasons of life. She often quoted this anonymous poem:
My life is but a weaving
Betwixt my God and me,
I do not choose the colors
He worketh steadily.
Offtimes He weaveth sorrow,
And I in foolish pride
Forget He see the upper
And I, the underside.
Not till the loom is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly
Will God unfold the pattern
And explain the reason why.
For the dark threads are as needful
In the Weaver’s skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver
In the pattern He has planned.
I can only imagine the difficult journey that you have been on. Thank you for posting your updates on Asher’s blog – it has blessed me (and others) more than you will ever know. We have mutual friends through EVBC and I have been praying for your family and for Paxon since his birth. I will continue to lift your precious family up to the Lord. Marcy Cronenberg
Wish there was something I could do or say to make things better. I am so sorry for your loss. We are grieving with you. His grace has been and will continue to be sufficient for you.
Out of all the people in all the world, God chose you to be Paxon’s parents. What an honor and a blessing. I am praying for you and your family that God would wrap His comforting arms around you, as only He can.
Thank you for your love and faithfulness to this little boy. His 11 days here were a powerful witness to those who don’t know the love of God or value the life that He provides. Your faithful trust in our Savior in all circumstances is a great encouragement to those of us who do. Paxon is enjoying a great reward with a God who loves him dearly.
Barb & I pray for you continually.
“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
So very sorry….my heart cries with you. You have so touched my life with your life. May the Lord wrap His arms around you as He is now wrapping His arms around your beautiful baby boy, Paxon Ray. My heart goes out to you in prayer and that Jesus’ peace will surround you like no other peace can.
My condolences on your great loss.
my heart goes out to you.
i am so very sorry for your loss…
We are blessed to be a part of your lives through your blog. Thank you for sharing your faithful walk with God. We are praying for God’s peace and comfort for your family.
I have been reading your blog and you have been such an encouragement to my husband and I as we learn more about how to care for our little one with CF. I am so sad to learn of your precious boy leaving this world. Know that there are many people praying for comfort for your family. Praying that the Lord wraps His arms around you in a special way and comforts you in only the way He can. Praying for peace and strength in your marriage, in your family, and individually.
Rachel and Jeremy, We are so very sorry to hear the news of your loss. Your unwavering faith through this painful journey is an amazing testimony of the way God grants strength and peace far beyond our understanding. We know the days that lie ahead will not be easy, so we want you to know that we will be praying for your family. The way you fought for Paxon and cherished your moments with him have been such an encouragement to so many. What a blessed little boy to have such amazing parents.
I put your families name on the prayer roll of the church I belong to. That means that countless prayers will be said for your family and for comfort at this time. My heart is broken for you. How blessed we are to know that you will see Paxon again someday and he will have a perfect body. If you can’t hold him in your arms who better to than Jesus Christ.
I heard of your story from Heather Owens and others at Second Mile. Just wanted you to know that I am one more person lifting you and your family up in prayer and rejoicing in the fact that your sweet baby boy is in the presence of our Lord and Savior. Weeping with you and praying for you.
I am touched by your story and so very sorry for your loss.
I am the sister-in-law of Marty & Jessica McAlpine. They just moved down from Minnesota for Marty’s new job at your church. We heard about your loss and wanted to let you know that we are praying for your family during this difficult time. May the Lord cause you to fall more-in-love with Jesus and draw you closer to each other as you grieve your loss.