While sitting in his memorial service just a few days later both Mom and I had an overwhelming feeling that God wanted us to give Asher the middle name of Kyle, in honor and memory of him. Of course we asked our friends Debbie & Ken and they said yes, they would be honored.
In a way I feel like God blessed both our families with Asher, since He took Kyle yet at the same time gave us Asher. Asher spends a lot of time with Kyle's family and we are so blessed to have their friendship. It's almost like Asher just knows how much he means to all of us.
Mrs Debbie even teaches Asher, Esther & Emma to play violin!
We have a very close group of friends who attend church with us now, or have in the past. We all decided to set aside one Saturday and go up to Kyle's parents home and create a memorial garden in honor of him. One family in our group is currently living in South Korea, yet they played an important part in the day since they had designed the garden! It was a beautiful way for all of our families to give some of our time to our friends Debbie & Ken who give so much of themselves.
It was a very peaceful, loving and happy day. The garden was done in just a few hours and we spent the rest of the time reflecting on Kyle's life and fellowshipping together.
Here are a few pictures from the day:
A view of Kyle's Garden
Emma and Esther playing Mr Potato Head with Angelina and Brooke
Ian and his friends.. who are only pretending. 
Asher was a huge help.. he picked weeds, hauled old palm frauns and even drove a tractor! 
Asher working with Matt
Asher and Esther helping Judah plant flowers in the garden
Asher and Chris on the tractor-- I hear he even ran into a tree!
The sprinklers are working!
Elena (second from right) with friends Kendyl, Abby and Bri
Praying over the finished garden.
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