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D B
January 17, 2010
Dear Herring family,
Having lost my cousin's five year old son, Ethan, to something similar, your precious Josiah's situation deeply touched our hearts. We prayed for you during that difficult time, and will be praying for you during this even more difficult time. Thank you for sharing Josiah's last days. They were so similar to Ethan's and how he felt about the Lord Jesus Christ. Such short life times, but such powerful testimonies of a four and six year old. What comfort to know they are with the Lord. May the Lord be your family's comfort and strength in 2010.
Leasures
June 22, 2009
He is dancing before the Lord, snuggling in His lap and singing His praises!! We will pray for joy and peace for your family while you grieve.
June 14, 2009
Jason and Suzanne...and Jason, Jr. We still pray for you, for you to know comfort, for you to have renewed strength. Love to your family. Susie & Franklin Thomas (Savannah, GA)
Roger Schrock
June 8, 2009
Wishing you the Lord's Blessings as Josiah went to be with the Lord at a young age.But we need to remember that if you are old enough to breath then you are old enough to go to be with the Lord.I have been reading the stories put on the net about Josiah and I have been praying for him and younce as parents that you could have the wisdom and strength to get thru this.God bless and you have our sympathy.
Chris Sutphin
June 2, 2009
My name is LT Chris Sutphin, I am currently in Afghanistan and away from my children and wife. My home church has been praying for you and Josiah, and I have also. I cannot know what it feels like to be cut off from my child for so long (for none knows when we will go home) but I do know that the joy of the reunion will far outweigh the sorrow. May the Father continue to lift you up, for you know he is sitting at the Son's knee. God Bless.
Steven/Brenda Oldfield
May 29, 2009
Thank you Herring family for allowing us the blessed time getting to know your family @ WVBC when you were last with us. I remember Suzanne on debutation and its a blessing to know Josiah is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven. Prayers are continual for all of you - WVBC loves the Herring's,
The Oldfield's
Andrew Stensaas
May 29, 2009
What a great testimony little Josiah has! We had been following his story through Camp BIMI prayer updates and have been praying for this little guy. We pray the Lord will embrace you all with His grace during this difficult time. Andrew and Jacky Stensaas
Carly Fournier
May 28, 2009
Praise the Lord! Josiah is with Jesus Christ! It's sad that he had to go so soon but you will be together again one day. Everyone at Toronto Baptist Church in Canada has been praying for him and your family. I will pray for God to comfort your hearts.
John w/ GodXygen
May 28, 2009
The Lord is the "Director, Story Writer and Casting Director"...cannot wait to read this story!
Be more then Blessed...Be at Peace, He's in control
Paul
May 28, 2009
To the family of Josiah Herring, I have been following your son's story through the camp BIMI prayer letter. I just wanted to say that the way you have put your trust in God throughout this tremendous trial has greatly encouraged me. Thank you for your testimony and may God be glorified through everything.
Jeff Bush
May 28, 2009
We have been and will continue to be praying for you all. What a blessing to know that we will all see our saved loved ones again in Heaven! May God give you comfort during this difficult time! - Jeff and Mindy Bush
Katrina Stanton
May 28, 2009
Wow. What an amazing testimony this young boy has! Jason, Suzie, and Jason jr..What a blessing God has given you. What a peace to know Josiah is with his Best Friend. Who could ask for a better thing to know? Your family has been richly blessed. You are all lifted up in prayers and we pray that God wraps his arms around you during this time. When god touches you, Josiah is right there with him. May he always play in Gods fields of grace, and may you always feel his light upon you! Go play, Josiah. We love you!
Debbie and Mark Nichols
May 27, 2009
Other than Jesus you have on of the greatest treasures in Heaven your little boy . I understand the pain there is nothing as painful as seeing your children go to heaven before you....I hope that he gets a chance to play and hang out with our three Nichol guys. I am sure they would show him a good time :) May you feel and know the grace of our Father like never before. If you ever want to talk to someone who understands please call night or day. Shalom
Lisa Lester
May 26, 2009
My heart goes out to you; I hope you find comfort in knowing his short life touched hundreds of people before God called him home. You are always in my prayers - I miss you all so much.
Dianne Folsom
May 26, 2009
Jason and Suzie,
You are in my prayers. I know God will wrap
his loving arms around you and give you the strength you need each day.
Roxanne Durrence
May 26, 2009
What a privilege and blessing for you to have had an angel named Josiah live among you for 4 years! You are an amazing family and yours and Josiah's faith throughout this journey has been a testimony like no other to all of us who have been praying for you. You will never know how many lives you have touched and how many hearts have been broken along with yours while at the same time rejoicing knowing Josiah is in the loving arms of his Best Friend. May God continue to wrap you in the peace of his Holy Spirit until the day you are reunited forever.
May 26, 2009
I know you don't know me, but I am a friend of Amy in Savannah, Georgia and I just wanted you all to know that you all have been in our thoughts and prayers and that we will continue to lift you all up in our prayers. Josiah is truly one of God's angels and he has touched so many lives in his short lifetime. Susan Brown (Savannah, GA)
Karen Carp
May 26, 2009
Dear Herring Family,
Thank you for the privilege of being a prayer warrior for Josiah. God is always so very faithful, maybe not the way we would like but always for the very best, to bring Him glory. Josiah has been a great blessing to me and my family. We mourn for you and will forever remember you in our hearts. Thank you for sharing your son with so many. We are better for it.
Love In Christ,
Joe & Karen Carp
Cartersville, GA
Bit & Sharon Dunn
May 25, 2009
Jesus is coming back soon. Thank you for sharing your lives with all of us. The best is yet to come. We love you all.
May 25, 2009
Our prayers are with your family at this time. My sister-in-law Teresa Bowser told me about your sitiuation. God's grace is sufficient. I put your family on our prayer list @ church. Keep looking to Jesus. Janet Peeler - Milton, Fl.
tam laytham
May 24, 2009
Dear Herring family,You are in our thoughts and prayers,we have never met but through facebook and friends,who post from st jo- baptist temple we have been connected through our sweet Lord,My family, Sunday School class and 3 year old granddaughter have prayed for your family- we will continue to pray!!!Stay strong. Hugs from the Laythams,(BETHANY,MO)
Sarita Ruth
May 24, 2009
hi i dont know you or Josiah personaly but i followed his progress on facebook i havent been online for 4 or 5 days or so and just found out i've prayed steady for josiah and now pryaing steady for you. remember dont mourn like those who have no hope for the dead in christ shall rise first and those that remain shall be gathered up and together we shall all be with the lord
Mike & Kay Rhodes
May 24, 2009
Dear Herring Family, Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Sharing Josiah's love for Christ will be a living testimony for more people than you'll ever know.
Debra & Ken Spidle
May 24, 2009
What a journey we have all had with Josiah. His heart and love for the Lord should inspire all of us to drop "religion" and grab hold of a personal Savior. We have prayed faithfully for all of your family and will continue to in the days ahead. We love you. Ken, Debra, Matt, Daniel and Amanda Spidle
Charlie & Rhonda Cooper
May 23, 2009
How sorry we are for your loss. As we followed Josiah's progress the prayers never weakened. I believe that is how our Father wants us to pray. I will be honored to meet your little boy in Heaven one day. We will continue to pray for each of you. His grace will sustain you.
Dean and Teresa Bowser
May 23, 2009
It is amazing how the life of your sweet and precious little boy Josiah has touched the hearts and lives of thousands of people. Only in eternity will we realize the full impact your little guy had on so many lives. We are each truly richer for having been able to uphold him in prayer to his "Best Friend." In the days and weeks ahead, please know that we continue to pray for all of you. Praise God, we sorrow not as those who have no hope and you will one day be reunited with Josiah. May the LORD bless you, keep you, and cause His face to shine upon you.
Dean and Teresa Bowser
Liz & Robert Quarterman
May 23, 2009
I think of my favorite Easter song:"He Lives" What peace & comfort comes from knowing that Josiah also lives with his "Best Friend, Jesus...Oh what a beautiful day for him and for us when we join them...Josiah's love continues to shine for Him...We love you...
Mallory Shook
May 23, 2009
Thank you for the testimony of how a four-year-ld boy viewed Jesus as his best friend. I pray that God will comfort your hearts. "Father along we'll understand why."
Gilbert family
May 23, 2009
We have followed Josiah's journey through our church prayer chain here in Massachusetts. We pray that you may feel the peace that only He can give as you miss the precious one that has gone to be with his Friend.
Mike & Suzanne Dunn & family
May 23, 2009
During this time of sadness, we pray that the everlasting goodness of our heavenly Father will comfort you. He loves you so much.
Teresa Simpson
May 23, 2009
What a beautiful testamony you have been, May the peace and comfort that only our loving Lord can bring be with you now.
Larry Blankenship
May 23, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bobbi Tafoya
May 23, 2009
What a wonderful testimony your son is to all of us. My prayers are with you and your family.
Renee Gavlinski
May 23, 2009
I am so very sorry for the loss of your ANGEL.
Nyckie Ouderkirk
May 23, 2009
God be with your sweet family. Thank you for sharing his story. His faith in our Father in Heaven is something of a miracle and an example to us all. You taught him well. I haven't met you or your sweet son yet, but I hope that after this life I might be able to thank you in person for the light you are in this world.
Chelle (and Brendan) Young
May 23, 2009
We are thinking of you today. We are praying that God will give you the wonderful grace He has promised us in His word. Thank you for sharing your journey with us and we will continue to pray for you in the future.
Kathy Minton
May 23, 2009
The Lord Jesus Christ is the Keeper of your little Angel Josiah. I was truly blessed when I read his obituary. What a testimony. God bless your family during this time. Kathy Minton
Hunter Erwin
May 23, 2009
We have had you and your family in prayer ever since we heard from Mrs. Georgia Adams told us at school. I'm so sorry for your loss. His story has touched my heart and I wish i could help in any way.
Chalo & Marie Camacho
May 23, 2009
Thank you for sharing Josiah with all of us. The impact of your family's relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ is unmeasurable. The faith and courage you showed and the unmistakable Joy that glowed through little Josiah touched us eternally. May our Lords strength remain yours now and forever
Paula Whitney
May 23, 2009
May all grace and mercy fill your home as you walk with the promises of our Lord and Savior during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you all, thank you for the opportunity to shoulder the kingdom responsibility of praying for your family.
Boyer Family
May 23, 2009
Josiah has touch some many lives in his life, and he has such a wonderful testimony.
Les & Dana Ridgeway
May 23, 2009
We continue to lift your whole family up in prayer! We were grieved at Josiah's passing, but know he is now safe in his Savior's arms!
Gardner family
May 22, 2009
Josiah has such a wonderful testimony and love for the Lord. I am praying for your family.
Sherry Stearns
May 22, 2009
I have been following Josiah's journey from the beginning. He is truly an angel. My 5 year old son has been praying for josiah every night before bed. He has touched our hearts so deeply. May he rest in the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Your family will remain in our prayers during this most difficult time. God Bless you!
Tracey Summey
May 22, 2009
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Your faith in God through this trial has been a great testimony to me.
Ken McColloch
May 22, 2009
Words cant express the heartbreak I felt when I heard the news of the passing of your son. I never met him, but I could tell just by pictures that he was a great person! My prayers are with you and your family, God bless.
Susan Williams
May 22, 2009
I didn't know your family personally, but are friends from highschool with Eddie Bruce. I heard about Josiah through the facebook group. I have been praying and am still praying for your family. What a wonderful testimony you have had through all of this and know your words and Josiahs life will be a testimony for countless lives! The Lord gave me this verse for your family.
Numbers 6:24-26 "The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace." I know He will as He is now doing this for your son!
God Bless,
Susan Williams
Allison Ellis
May 22, 2009
It is amazing how God can take one little life and touch so many people's hearts! We are praying that He will give you peace and comfort in knowing that Josiah is now in Heaven with a perfect body, praising our Lord Jesus.
Amanda
May 22, 2009
Your entire family has been a blessing to me. We will continue to pray for you and are looking forward to meeting Josiah and his Best Friend one day. You are wonderful parents and God has blessed you all.
Dee Kirkland
May 22, 2009
We are praying for you and your family. Know that he touch my heart and made me exam my own heart. Thank you, Lord for little miracles!
Ron & Latisha Brooks
May 22, 2009
May the Lord continue to be with you and your family. Thank you for sharing this little Life with all of us. We are so sadened to hear of his passing, but know he is in the loving arms of Jesus tonight.
Thresa Milstead
May 22, 2009
Josiah was a beautiful boy. You were blessed to have him for as long as you did. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.
Sue Fagan
May 22, 2009
We have been praying for your sweet angel since the beginning. I can tell you that little boy has touched all of us in such a way that many of us will be changed......God bless your family and I will continue to pray for The Lord puts peace in all your hearts.
Brian Edwards
May 22, 2009
Jason and Family,My heart goes out to you.If you ever need anything,i will be there.I pray that God will send extra Blessings your way.There is not another person who deserves them then Suzie and Yourself.Love you Brother
Gwen Kehl
May 22, 2009
What an awesome child! Big hugs to the entire family. I'm praying that the Lord may comfort you at this time.
Laurie Bankhead
May 22, 2009
Dear Jason Suzanne and Jason Jr.,
My daughter sent me your article from the Statesman. I am a med/surg pediatric nurse. I was so sorry to hear about your son's passing. It sounds like Josiah was blessed in personally knowing Christ. I am sure his passing onto the next life was a gentle one full of God's love and presence. Still, the empyness you feel as this happens to you as a parent cannot be discribed. I have a few friends this has happen to as well. I cry with them and try to be there for them.I try to remeber that even though I gave birth to 8 (oldest is 33, youngest 16) (I am a widow also 8 years), these children that I call mine are really not mine. They are just a gift God let me hold for a while. I will continue to pray for you and your journey. Be not afraid. for the Lord is with you. Sincerely, Laurie Bankhead [email protected]
Timothy Bottoms
May 22, 2009
I have been praying and will continue to pray for you.
My God be with you. Josiah is with him!!!
Tracy
May 22, 2009
I can't thank you enough for sharing Josiah's life with us over the last couple of months. Though you don't know us, we have been praying for Josiah since this journey has begun, and we have been humbly blessed by your amazing faith in our Lord. You have exemplified the wonderful grace of God in an unfathomed way. We will continue to pray for your family. God bless you all.
From CT
Dee Bryant
May 22, 2009
May the Lord bless you and your family and may He continue to touch lives with the testimony of Josiah. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalms 116:15
Virginia James
May 22, 2009
I met you and your family only through a facebook link and yet because of our Christian faith, we are related. I have been touched by your son, Josiah. His dear sweet faith in his Savior. How precious that he is with his Best Friend today. Praise God for the gift of His Son.
Pastor Jeff & Christy Johnson
May 22, 2009
We have been praying for your family from the beginning. We are blessed to see such love and dedication to family and God. May our Lord Jesus comfort you through this time until you see Josiah again.
Love from California
Pastor Jeff and Christy Johnson
Dian Wilson
May 22, 2009
Jason, Susie, and Jason,Jr. we are praying for God to give you the strength needed at this and in the up coming months.
JC and Dian Wilson
Jared & Heather Sellars
May 22, 2009
We will be praying for ya'll. We love you guys.
Ed and Michelle Blanchette
May 22, 2009
Though you have never met our family or even heard of us...we will be praying for you especially this weekend. I know that the life of your precious boy was and will be used to further the kingdom of the Lord. May His loving arms surround you and your family and provide you with continual peace.
Maryanna Young
May 22, 2009
Josiah touched our lives deeply. Thank you for being open enough to share your story and allow us all to share and pray with you. This life memorial is the best I have ever seen to describe Josiah's life story. I look forward to meeting Josiah face to face in Heaven.
Chris and Verna Harner
May 22, 2009
We are praying for you and your family. Our second daughter graduated to heaven at the age of 10 on April 14, 2007.
One of the verses that really comforted us is Job 11:18a "And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope:..." That hope is knowing our children are in heaven and we will get to see them one day.
May 22, 2009
So sorry for your loss. We've been praying for him and all of you (and will continue to do so). May God give you grace and strength.
The Sewell Family
Bruce & Jeri Branham
May 22, 2009
Dear Family: We are praying for you and we know that the God of all comfort is holding you close.
Brenda Branch
May 22, 2009
Your testimony and faithfulness are such a blessing! God is using this sweet little boy to touch countless lives. Thank you for sharing his life with others even though it is painful. We love you and are keeping you in our prayers.
May 22, 2009
You and your family are in our prayers. What a remarkable young boy.
Stephen & Christina LaFont (Mooresville, NC)
Sue
May 22, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet little boy. To know that he is with Jesus must be the greatest comfort. Your Christian family here in California will continue praying for your family in the days ahead. Psalm 84:11
Tommy & Kathy Wilkes
May 22, 2009
Just want you to know your family has been in our thoughts and prayers-I know heaven is more precious than ever to you.
David & Tina Brannen
May 22, 2009
Jason, Susie and family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. You are a very special family. We
love you all.
Todd & Barb Simmons
May 22, 2009
Jason , Suzanne, and Jason Jr.,,,,,,We have prayed for your family and will continue to do so. Our friend, Amy Scott, has kept us posted through Facebook. God bless you all.
Todd & Barb Simmons
Lori Schram
May 22, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful little angel he was. Your love, prayers and kind words touched my life when my son; Garrett, was sick and I know that Garrett greeted Josiah in Heaven when he arrived. I believe they will be playing together and rejoicing in the Lord together. Much love and God Bless,
Lori Schram
Jim Dinsel
May 22, 2009
Although we have never met, my heart and soul have been touched beyond measurer by the life and death of your dear son. What calm assurance you have that someday you will see Josiah at the feet of Jesus! On Christ the Solid Rock We Stand! God Bless you dear people.
Jim Dinsel
New Testament Baptist Church
Norton, MA 02766
Nicole Chappell
May 22, 2009
We are praying for you constantly at this most difficult time. This has been an incredible journey for everyone invvolved.
Jason & Trina Summers & Heritage Baptist
May 22, 2009
We are praying for you and touched by the things you have written. Love from Georgia.
Quinn Dyrli
May 22, 2009
We have been praying for Josiah and now for your family. God bless you all for sharing your journey with us. We will continue to hold you before Our Lord.
Misty Spradlin
May 22, 2009
We love you guys. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
The Spradlin Family
Donna Maynard
May 22, 2009
Jason and Suzanne I am sorry I want you to we love you all and you are all in our prayers we love ya'll Andy and Donna Maynard and kids
Joe and Jo Ann Seagle
May 22, 2009
With our Deepest Sympathy! (Friends of Angie Witt)
Mike Dailey
May 22, 2009
Josiah's life is a great witness and testimony to a suffering World. I pray that his witness will bring many to know and love the Lord as he did. What a wonderful little man! I pray that the Lord will keep you very close during this most difficult time.
Mills Family
May 22, 2009
Your family is the Sunshine in all of our lives. Your strength is remarkable, and you will be in our prayers and thoughts each and everyday.
Rick Yentzer
May 22, 2009
My heart goes out to you and your family. To God be the Glory.
Deanna Edwards
May 22, 2009
Dear Herring Family,
I pray for you and your families. I want to thank you for your beautiful testimony through your sorrows. I too can't wait to see little Josiah in Heaven. Love and Prayers, Brian and Deanna Edwards and family
Nicole Munoz
May 22, 2009
Praying for you during this time! Thank you for allowing me to follow this journey and be a part in praying for little Josiah and the family!
Sue Luttrell
May 22, 2009
Thank you Jason and Suzanne,Dean,Suzi and Jason for allowing us to walk this journey with you. You're family is such an inspiration in your strength and faithfulness. Words are not enough at this time and our prayers for Josiah have been many. We will now turn our prayers over to the great family he left behind because he is in the presence of our Lord. Thanks for sharing his love for Jesus. What a blessing he has left in my heart.
Lloyd, Donna, Landon & Dawton Bruner
May 22, 2009
Jason and Suzanne,
What a testimony that still reaches across the world. To have an incredible love for our Great and Powerful Saviour at such an early age. It has been an honor to pray for Josiah and your family. We will continue to lift your name up in our prayers that God may comfort you and give you peace. Bless your sweet, sweet family.
Chris & Julie Moye
May 22, 2009
What a sweet and innocent life full of testimony and power.
We are so honored to have had the privilege of praying for Josiah and your family. We will continue to pray for the strength, peace, and grace that only God can give.
Bless you,
Chris & Julie Moye
Dee Armstrong
May 22, 2009
I was not blessed to meet little Josiah but know that I would have loved his smile and spirit. He definitely was a precious gift, if only for a short while. It sounds like he touched many in his short time here. He touched me just reading about his precious little soul.
I know we are strangers but, if there is anything you or your family needs please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely
May 22, 2009
I did not know your son but this has touched my life beyond words. I have three beautiful grand children and one of them is named Josiah. I will forever be reminded of your son now when ever my Josiah smiles. God Bless you all.
Anita Davis
Oregon City, Oregon
Lizzi Hug
May 22, 2009
aww I kept him in my prayers now I will keep you guys in my prayer!
Cheryl Bazemore-McDunnell
May 22, 2009
Praying for you all ...Hope thou in God. I know He is with you all~I am praying and will be lifting you up as He holds you! You are so loved by God and others~
Lynn Arrington
May 22, 2009
Jason, Suzie, & family,
We don't know each other but I have been keeping up with Josiah's story the last couple of weeks. All of you have been in our prayers continuiously. I prayed for a full recovery miricle hoping Jesus would let you have Josiah longer but I have my faith in God. I know that He healed Josiah and he is hurting and suffering no more. My prayers will continue to be with you. Bless you always.
Sandra Corey
May 22, 2009
Jason, Suzie, & Jason Jr.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
For a reason far beyond our understanding Josiah's journey here on Earth is over. But God's working through him continues. I see that Josiah's story has touched thousands of lives mine included. Josiah lived a testimony of faith in Jesus whom he is now with. Hold on to the truth that he is not gone but has graduated to a much better place.
Amos Gross
May 22, 2009
May the Lord bless you all, and know that
he has blessed my life with his faith in God!! :) Love you all very much.
Psalm 71:4-8 KJV
Christine Hale
May 22, 2009
Jason and Suzie, We have never met but I have been so touched by your son, Josiah. I will be praying for you and your family to get through this difficult time for you however, I am looking forward to finally meet your son in Heaven.
angela goodwin
May 22, 2009
i have been following your story and words cannot express the sorrow that you and your family must feel. just to know that jesus christ has him surrounded in his angel wings is so powerful. i have a special needs daughter and this hits home for me. may you find peace - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. much love angela goodwin (brookneal, virginia)
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