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"Finally Home" by Mercy Me
Matthew 25:35-40
For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.
Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’
And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’
In memory of Robert "Asher" Finley, please consider the adoption of an impoverished child with www.worldvision.org or making a one time donation to the hungry, poor and needy in Asher's name.
For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.
Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’
And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’
In memory of Robert "Asher" Finley, please consider the adoption of an impoverished child with www.worldvision.org or making a one time donation to the hungry, poor and needy in Asher's name.
27 comments:
Sean and Leah,
I am so sorry for your loss. Being a father myself, I know the special gift that our children are. I remember the first time I got to meet and hold Asher. he gave me so much joy, and he was always happy and didnt know a stranger. I am one of the fortunate ones that got to know the special angel that was sent from heaven. Asher is in heaven now. Until then he is forever etched in the hearts of all that knew him. I am here for you and will continue to pray for both of you during your loss.
love always, Kevin Krauz
Dear Shawn, Leah and Family
As I write to you my heart goes along with my words. Is not over, Asher is your very own little angel watching over you smiling while he plays with his brand new wings.
Start counting the days until you embrace him again, rather than the time since his departure. Little Asher was sent to surround every life he touched with innocent love, bringing a smile from heaven to remind you that God loves you, and that was his purpose.
As your friend, a parent and a grandmother my heart is with all of you.
With love
Liliana Pinilla Martinez
Houston TX
To Shawn, Leah and Family
I write to you with a heavy heart for the sorrow you are having to endure. My heart is lightened however knowing that Asher is in heaven watching over all with his unconditional love graced by God. My only regret is that I moved away and never got to experience the love and joy I am certain he brought to all. I love him still for he is life and part of you. As a mother/parent, you get small panic attacks and worries in fear of something ever happening to your child and you are having to actually go through that which no parent should ever have to go through. My entire heart reaches out to you. I wish I could have seen him from more than a picture, held his hand, felt his little kiss and heard his sweet laugh. My heart and soul cries for you, but all I have is prayer for better days ahead of you. You have been blessed again to help your souls feel happiness again because of your love for your children. Asher can never be replaced, being the spiritual, God loving souls I know you are, I know this new blessing will be more than cared for and cherished. I love you with all the love God has given me. I pray that I can ease your pain with these words from my heart. I love you, my distant family, but family still. I am here for you if you ever need to talk or just need an ear.
Love Always,
Opal Marie Cuenca
Houston, Tx
For Asher:
(Robert Asher Finley)
You were thought about, prayed about and much anticipated before you ever came into being and when the doctor told your mom and dad that you were coming, they were ecstatic and over the moon. You were loved and wanted so much before you were even born and after you were born, you mom and dad could not have been any happier and you no more loved. You were cherished and adored. Mom and Dad reveled in you as you grew and the new things that you did daily and like all proud parents, could not wait to share your accomplishments with all. You blessed them truly with so much joy and love and I know that you will be ever vigilant in your care and protection of them as you watch over them and your new baby brother or sister yet to come. We thank God for the wonderful blessing that he gave us in you and we thank him in his wisdom that he has chosen you to be with him and even in our sorrow we smile tears of joy with you as we know you are smiling your beautiful smile up at Jesus. Forever Young, Forever Beautiful and Forever more an Angel in Heaven.
An Angel,
Safely in
Heaven,
Eternally
Remembered.
This is what was written for Asher by Peggy. The following is her letter to Shawn and Leah.
"For Leah & Shawn Finley, We want to come to you in spirit and in love and compassion to you in your time of loss and let you know how much you are loved by us. You extended your hearts, your home, employment and beyond friendship to us who were strangers moving into your area. You went beyond measure and made us a part of your family and for that we will always love you and be grateful for you. While circumstances moved us away many miles from you physically, they could never remove what was important to us. We still were able to maintain, love and appreciate each other over all the distances that separated us. But mere miles could never separate the love in our hearts for you. And where as we were already miles away when Asher was born, I will always regret not getting to hold him in my arms, but I will always forever hold him in my heart, for as you talked to us about him and told us about him as he grew and sent us pictures of his beautiful self, you made him a part of our family too and made us feel special and brought him to the life to us so he took a very special place in our hearts and he will remain there. I pray for God to hold you in his arms and give you the comfort and solace that you need to heal and the strength to carry on in life as he has blessed you with another child coming that will need your strength and protection to survive and prosper and grow. Be at peace with knowing that Asher is in heaven and walking hand in hand with Jesus and walking streets of gold, never to know sadness, or pain, or tragedy, only joy and jubilee with God. Be at peace to know that he is now and forever more your guardian angel and will always be looking after you and there to help you in times to come. And when that day comes when it is your time to ascend to heaven, know that he will be there waiting to welcome you home and take your hand once again to be with you and walk with you. I pray for God to help you find peace and acceptance of what was best for Asher. Always strive to live for Jesus as our bible teaches us that he is the light, therefore follow his light to heaven where Asher awaits you. I close now in love and compassion for you. I pray for you. Go with God and peace be unto you."
Love Always,
Peggy, Rudy, Opal and Little Ricky boy
Shawn and Leah,
Words can not express how sorry we are and how much Asher will be missed. Your blog is absolutely beautiful and paints a wonderful picture of who Asher was...correction...who Asher IS...he is now in Heaven doing the same thing he's always done and bringing joy to the angels and his heavenly father. I feel very fortunate to have been able to meet him and see the love and joy that he brought to everyone around him. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. May God bring a peace and comfort to you that only He can.
We love you,
Michael & Sarah
Dear Sean and Leah,
Words can not express how unimaginable such a loss must be like. We pray that God will hold you both in his hands and grant you peace and comfort in knowing your precious little boy is safe and happy in heaven. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you.
Emily and Michael Ward
On behalf of the Reitano Family, we want to send you our deepest condolences. Our daughter Carmen was also in the hospital with Asher, just a few rooms down the hallway - so we've only met briefly. When we heard of his passing, my husband and I cried. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Leah and family,
Words cannot express the amount of sadness I feel for you and yours- your blog was so beautiful, and painted such a vivid picture of your love and all the grace and joy Asher gave you in his short time here on earth. As I read the blog I cried both tears of sorrow and celebration- as I truly cannot fathom what you must be enduring at this time.
And even though I didn't have the fortune of meeting your precious angel while he was here, I still felt compelled to let you know that even from afar people love you and grieve for you, as am I. I truly hope that you find peace, comfort, and an abundance of love as you greet each new day. You are and will continue to be thought of, prayed for and held close to my heart.
Leah, Shawn and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need anything.
Think of you,
Cliff Whitley
Shawn, Leah, and Family,
Let me start by saying how sorry I am for your loss. My heart is heavy with sorrow as I have tried my very best to understand this. Your beautiful letter to your precious son brought me to my knees as I wept. What a special memory you will forever hold in your heart. As a mother myself, I find it so very hard to process this loss. What a true blessing we all share as parents to be honored with a gift from God, such as a child. My heart and soul go out to you and your family, and I will continue to hold you all in my prayers. Thank you for sharing those last few wonderful, precious, heart filled memories with all of us, and Thank You Jesus for Little Baby Asher!
With Love and Prayers
The Hamer Family
Honea Path, SC
Finley Family, you are in our prayers. Although we didn't personally know your little angel, we have been praying for you all week. We hope that in some small way that you have felt blessed by these prayers. St. Patrick parishoners Ted and Kimberly Wagner
Shawn,Leah and Family
My heart and my prayers go out to you and your family. Your letter to Asher was absolutely beautiful and a true testiment of the joyful young boy that he is. Just know that in time, the little things that remind you of Asher will not bring tears, but smiles of remembrance. Though the pain will never leave you, it will lessen immensely. The joy that Asher brought you here on earth will continue to shower you forever from Heaven. May God bring peace to you and your family..
Dear Shawn & Leah
Tyra and I are so sorry for your loss. The time you've had with Asher will be treasured. Heavenly Father knows you and Asher personally and understands. Rely on the strength of Jesus, He will support you two through this time. You will see Asher again, I know this to be true. Our lives here on earth is but a short time to learn and grow in the knowledge of our Saviour Jesus Christ.
With all our Love,
Brent and Tyra Hamrick
Leah,
I am so sorry for your loss. It has been a really long time since I have seen you, but I do hear about you from your dad & Wyanne through mama. Your little boy was beautiful and I wish I could have met him. My heart breaks for you & Shawn as well as your entire family. I cannot imagine what you are going through right now, but know that the Lord will see your through this valley.
May it comfort you to know that we, along with our church family are praying for you.
Susan Eubanks Poythress
Shawn and Leah,
Words cannot express how deeply saddened and sorry I am to hear of your loss. Please just know that both of you, and your families, are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sean Calloway
Dear Shawn and Leah,
I have seen you many times at church with your handsome little boy. He was always so curious. He would look around at everything and smile at everyone. He just radiated joy. I always marveled at how patient and loving you both were with him. I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Cindy Garst
Dear Asher,
Hi, It's me, Zack. My mommy and daddy told me you have gone to heaven. That makes me sad. I was just getting to know you when you passed away. My mom told me about when they first met your parents. They were sitting in the garage of our new house when my mom and I came home. Daddy was smiling from ear to ear,
he was so happy to have met some new friends. They hit it off imediately. I was only a few weeks old. Your parents were planning on building a home right across the street! After talking a little while, your mom and dad told my mom and dad that they really wanted to have a child...
We all went for a walk in the woods, I was in my mom's carrier. My dad thought it was cool that everyone had hiking boots on. Another reason to like them, they are down to earth.
A couple of weeks later, they heard you were on the way. We were so excited, especially since there was going to be another boy on our street!
After you were born, you came over to play. You were just starting to walk, so I tried to help you. You were running behind my tractor by the end of the night. I thought you were so funny and had a great time. One day we went to the mall. We played at the playground. After that our mommies walked the mall , we in our strollers, checking it all out. The moms were talking about nursing school and stuff. We just looked at each other and tried to hold hands, and of course had snacks. We were supposed to come over to your house a couple of weeks ago, but my mom had to work. It's crazy how busy we can be, you always think you'll have more time. I wish I could have played with you again.
I'm sorry that you are gone now. I was really hoping to live across from you. It's not fair because you were just a little boy. My mom and dad are so sad and they are praying for your parents. We miss you but we know you are happy now and as you were on earth, surounded by love.
Thanks for being my friend,
Zack Hartwell
Dear Finleys,
I want to say that my heart goes out to you and your family. I have a 14yr old and a 22 month old myself and cannot even begin to imagine what you're going through. Your story has captivated my heart and I am greiving right along with you. I have watched your video of Asher many times and he was just a beautiful little boy! I LOVE the story you shared about him right before he had the aneurysm...it was so very touching. Even though I don't know you, I want you to know that I am praying for you and your family. I know that no words can make you feel better, but hopefully with all the prayers that are surrounding you and your family you can find some way to pull through this. My heart is so sad for you and I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of your family.
Sincerely,
Brooke Bunting
Dearest Sean & Leah,
I'm so glad we have Jesus at a time like this. Know that you can call on His peace even in the mist of your storm. Even the angry tears, God understands and can handle it.
Know that as much as you both loved your "Asher", Our precious Saviour loved him more than we could ever imagine. But He leaves you with the promise that one day real soon, you will all be together again.
Know that you will get through this and that your love for each other will only get stronger through the pain. There is an assurance from our Heavenly Father, that after a time of tears,your laughter will return and you will be able to dream again.
We are here for you.
Always loving you and our extended family,
Greg and Trilby Richie
Homosassa, Fl
Dear Sean & Leah -
We gave our baby daughter to Jesus for Christmas one year. It was the greatest birthday gift we could give to Him - our acceptance of His Holy Will in our lives. We knew that our baby Maria's life in Heaven was far superior than anything on earth. And she went from her mother's womb to the arms of Jesus and Mary. She lived a perfect life. We didn't have to worry about her soul going to Hell. She made it. And so did Asher. He's there. And he will be the first to greet you to Paradise. His life is not over. It's just begun. He has work to do and you have a great intercessor in Heaven. Talk to him often and ask for his prayers. He is but a breath away. It's almost as if he's playing "Hide and Seek". You can't see him, but he can see you. And he's just around the bend. May God bless you both and give you His peace.
Terri & Phil DeLuca
Shawn and Leah,
I am in awe as I read through the thoughts and prayers that are being sent up to God and to each of you. God is surrounding you with His angels here on earth.
What an incredible gift to know with absolute certainty where Asher is, how much love and grace he is now receiving. Just imagine his beautiful, sweet, smiling face watching Jesus with such contentment. How wonderful!
I count myself very blessed to have known Asher, to have held him as a newborn and to know just how much He is loved. Just know that you are great parents, you taught Asher the most important life lesson - love; the most important eternal lesson - God.
May God hold you, keep you, may He whisper His lovesong to you.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you HOPE and a future.
With all the love in my heart,
Momma Jan
My dear friends Shawn and Leah,
I don't need to say how sad and down I am with all that. The feelings from your side for sure are worst and deeper than mine. Even that, I would like to remind you both the good moments you have passed together with little Asher... the few moments I've joined with you guys the happiness with him! At the end, this is all that matters. God has a real good plan for all of us, and as hard as it seems and difficult to understand, his mission for sure has ended among us! Now he is in a brighter and prettier place, for sure, following all of us with the creator! Please always keep that in mind, and you both won't miss him less, but in a better way! Love and a big hug, from your friends Rafa, Maete and Enzo.
My dear friends Shawn and Leah,
I don't need to say how sad and down I am with all that. The feelings from your side for sure are worst and deeper than mine. Even that, I would like to remind you both the good moments you have passed together with little Asher... the few moments I've joined with you guys the happiness with him! At the end, this is all that matters. God has a real good plan for all of us, and as hard as it seems and difficult to understand, his mission for sure has ended among us! Now he is in a brighter and prettier place, for sure, following all of us with the creator! Please always keep that in mind, and you both won't miss him less, but in a better way! Love and a big hug, from your friends Rafa, Maete and Enzo.
Shawn and Leah and Lovely Asher,
Any words will not fullfill your loss, but just want to say that you must keep going with all your energy, all your beatiful love for this new one angel that is coming.
I am positively sure that he or she will bring a part from Asher from the Heaven.
Big hug with much love ,
Sincerely,
Rodrigo C. Molon
Dear Shawn and Leah,
Rafael told this weekend what happened.. My wife and I got very sad to know. We can not imagine how terribel was your loss, but know that we are here in Brazil praying for all you.
Our most sincere feelings, hugs!
Israel Vianna
Hello Leah,
I have only met you one time at last years Highpoint show (my business partner and I quickly ordered your sample kit as we LOVE your product) and just received your letter.
I just wanted you to know that my heart is with you and your family. For some reason, God wanted Asher with him earlier that any of us would want our babies to go, but clearly He has a plan for your angel. I wish you all the luck in your healing process and will pray for you and your family and your business.
All the best,
Kelly Kole
Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs
Atlanta, GA
wow. just read your blog and looked at all those precious pictures. i just sobbed and prayed for your BEAUTIFUL family. So thankful we all have Jesus and oh how it sounds like Asher knew Him well!! Incredible. He does tell us to come to Him as children...so enjoyed meeting you at Brooklyn Pizza. Thanks for sharing and may God richly bless your precious family. Sydney Gaylord
sydney.gaylord@earthlink.net
Thanks also for saving Boone when the chair fell.
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