Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Hope for Ben
Ben passed away this evening at 6 :25 pm Central Time. I was on my way back from the Pumpkin Patch and Marla, Terry and Jenna were with him. He had been experiencing labored breathing throughout the day. He very quickly declined and had more difficulty with breathing and within a couple of minutes passed. We are all extremely heartbroken and miss our son, brother, husband and father so much, but we have the hope that only Jesus Christ brings though His resurrection on the cross. Please keep all of us in your prayers over the next couple days with organizing the service and over the next couple of hours, days, months and years and we began to grieve and celebrate the life of Benjamin Ryan Liesch.
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I don't have the words to express my grief. Ben touched all our lives and is so missed already. I look forward to seeing Raider grow up and tell him stories of his amazing father. Our thoughts and love are with you all. We love you so much are are just heartbroken.
Kirstin,
We are sorry to hear about Ben, but we rejoice in the fact that he is with the Lord. We will continue to pray for you, Raider, Terry, Marla, and Jenna. We love you all. We are sad that we have lost such a wonderful friend and man. Let us know if there is anything that we can do.
Love,
Kristin, Ryan, and Caleb
Kirstin and Baby Raider,
I know that words of grief and depression are not what you need. You need someone there to be your crying shoulder and to let you let out all of your pain and suffering. I guess God needed him and his awesome skills. He was an amazing father and a good husband. I will keep you and Raider in my prayers and God and I love you two very much. God bless.
Kirstin, Marla, Terry, and Jenna,
We are just at a loss for what to say. ...Remembering August when we first met sweet Raider and saw everyone on such a wonderful occasion. We're holding all of you in our hearts and praying for Ben and his beautiful spirit.
Love,
Dan and Kate
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ben will be missed by all of us. May you find peace and comfort in knowing he is with God tonight.
Carol
St. Louis
Kirstin,
I am sorry for your loss and I am joyful that we were able to visit one last time. Ben always seemed to have a calm and content sense of peace, one we all spend our lives looking for, but so very few of us find. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
One night I dreamed a dream.
I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to me and one to my Lord.
When the last scene of my life shot before me I looked back at the footprints in the sand. There was only one set of footprints. I realized that this was at the lowest and saddest times of my life. This always bothered me and I questioned the Lord about my dilemma.
"Lord, You told me when I decided to follow You, You would walk and talk with me all the way. But I'm aware that during the most troublesome times of my life there is only one set of footprints. I just don't understand why, when I need You most, You leave me."
He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."
Please Kirstin, let the lord carry you through this as he has carried Ben and know that so many of us, close to you and not...are thinking of you and your family during this time. You are not alone.
Kirstin, I cannot begin to express how sorry I am to hear about Ben's passing. I hope you find comfort in knowing that he has gone home. Kirstin we love you guys very much and you and Raider and Ben's family remain in our prayers and thoughts. Love Diana, Jerry, Jessi and Luke Thompson
The sting of death still packs a lot of power. But God promises a time when all of the tears will be wiped away and death will be no more. There is hope even in the midst of grief. Jesus Christ is with you, holding you up when you can't stand. God's peace and hope be with you, Raider, and all of Ben's family.
Kirstin, Raider and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Abbey Leder
I wish that I had the right words to say, but I know there are none. Ben is dearly loved but many and I know I will never forget my dear friend who never ceased to make me laugh. Kirsten, you are in my thoughts and prayers along with the rest of Ben's family and friends.
love, Carla.
Words cannot express our grief for you. Benjamin was part of our family and deeply loved. Our thought and prayers are with all of you at this sorrowful time. Please give our sympathies and love to all--especially you, Raider, Marla, Terry, and Jenna. We love you! Roger and Marcia
Kirstin,
I am sorry to hear about Ben. You and Raider and Family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Let us know if there is anything that we can do.
Gods blessings
Love
Steve and Simonne Johnson
My love and deep felt sympathy for all of you.
leslie c
We're all out here, grieving with you and praying for you and Raider.
Our love,
Members of FLC and others
We are so sorry to hear of Ben's passing. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
But you know...he is going to find a garage sale in heaven with the coolest t-shirts ever! :-)
Kathleen & Jim
Kirstin and Baby Raider:
I wish I could've been down in Valpo with you guys as a family, helping you through this hard time. You've been such an inspiration as a cousin, wife, mother to all of us that I am in awe of your strength. I'm thinking about you all the time and love you guys so much!! Everything I've heard about Ben is that he was an amazing father, friend and husband and will continue to shine down on you from Heaven. I love you so much and will continue to be here for you as long as you need.
Lots of love from Michigan,
Amanda
Kirstin and little Raider,
It is difficult to fully express how sad we feel for you, your family, Ben's family, and all of those who surround you. Take comfort in knowing that Ben is now out of pain and with his Lord and Saviour. I will keep you in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. God Bless You.
Blessings and love to you all.
Susan Bolitho
We will pray for your whole family. In this time, we hope that god will provide you will all the strength that he can give to get your family through this time.
Love,
Lynnette, Jim & Danielle Murphy
Kirsten,
Lisa and I are very sorry to hear of Ben's passing. We have enjoyed so much the past years getting to know him. Please know that he is in our thoughts and prayers along with you, Raider and your families.
With al our love, Mike, Lisa and Sammy.
Kirstin...I'm so sorry, I don't even know what to say. Know that my thoughts are and have been with you and Raider during all of this.
Mae
Kirstin, Raider, Marla, Terry, Jenna,
I don't have the words to express how sorry I am. Ben was such a wonderful person and has the most wonderful and caring family. You will all get through this with God's help. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Karen, Bob, Grace and Charlotte
Kirstin, Sweet Baby Raider and all of Ben's family~
We feel such sadness for you upon Ben's passing. Know that so many family and friends have their arms wrapped around you to help comfort you during this difficult time. Kirstin, Raider is so lucky to have such a wonderful Mommy and will no doubt know his Daddy through all the stories you and his family will share with him as he grows.
We continue to think of you all and pray for you.
Our deepest condolences and Love to you all~
The Hardie Family
You are in our hearts and prayers. Ben's smile will always be remembered! Hope you can feel the Lord's comforting arms wrapped around you. Lean on Him for everything! Our love and support are with you and Raider-
Patty, Brad, Ryan, Nathan & Ben
Kirstin...
How blessed...truly blessed...all of us at Lutherhaven Ministries have been--and will eternally continue to be--to be able to call you and Ben friends, co-workers, partners, brother and sister. We're in love with our times together, and can't wait for that ultimate camp staff reunion we share in Jesus. We miss Ben very, very much.
With all our love and prayers,
The Lutherhaven, Idaho Staff
The hard part about having someone so special around is that he is so terribly missed when he's gone. Wishing you peace and strength in this time of hurting -- and sharing with you in celebrating all that Ben was and is with thanksgiving. May angel wings surround you all.
Singing..."I am His and He is mine."
With love and prayers,
Mary, Paul and Hannah
Kirstin,
There are no words sufficient in a moment like this. You are in our prayers.
Kati and Rob Skinner
You will see him again, someday...
All our love and you are in our prayers,
Steph and Chris Behne
Kirstin,
I'm sorry to hear that Ben died. He dealt with his illness in such a couragous way. I want to thank you for allowing us to take this most sacred journey with you and Ben. It has affected my life and faith as I am sure it has with so many others. God's shalom to you and Raider and all your family.
Tim Hansen
Kristen! Im so sorry, This wasent what I was expecting on my daily read on how Ben and you are all doing. OUr thoughts and prayers are defently with you. You have shown such strength this entire time. I know God will continue to be there with you. You will have to let us know when you come through wenatchee. My heart goes out to you.
LIndsey Richmond
Dear Kirstin, Raider and all or your family. I was so saddened to hear about Ben. Please know that many people are sending their love and prayers to you today. Thank you so much for sharing this experience with all of us. Your faith and courage in the midst of such heartache, has been remarkable and very powerful. God's peace to you.
Jane Kinkel, Spokane
You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this process. Know that you are being held in the Loving arms of an AWESOME God!! We lift you up.
James and Erin Young
Although I cannot figure out how to express what I want to say to you, I love you dear sister, and am praying for all of you. I wish I could give you a huge hug right now, but know that there are many people that are doing just that. I am looking forward to taking some one-year pics of Raider. Love to you and your family.
Ben was an amazing person. I'm so sorry to hear about this, but rejoice in knowing that he is seeing God face-to-face. You and Raider will be in my prayers and I trust that God will bring you the peace and comfort that only He can.
Oh dear... I don't have words either. Thank you for the hope, in the midst of it all. You are loved.
i'm so sorry.
Kirsten and Raider, I am sorry so to hear of your loss. Your family continues to be in my prayers.
Thoughts and prayers,
Brooke
I'm at a total loss for words right now. Ben was an amazing person, friend, husband, and father, and he will be missed by everyone who had the chance to meet him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Baby Raider, I love you both. God Bless. Love, Alyssa
Kirstin,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are loved by many and being held up by prayer. With love, Tiger
I'm at a total loss for words right now. Ben was an amazing person, friend, husband, and father, and he will be missed by everyone who had the chance to meet him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Baby Raider, I love you both. God Bless. Love, Alyssa
Kirstin,
We are so sorry. May God's love continue to surround you and your family, and may you be comforted by the love that is eternal. We keep you in our prayers.
Louise & Rich Marone
I am so sorry for your loss. Truly our thoughts and prayers are with you in this hard time.
Praying for you now and always.
Love,
Veronica
I'm with everyone else, and don't know what to say...I didn't get to know Ben well, but I know how happy he made you, and so I know he was a wonderful person. My heart goes out to you. If you need anything, you know I am just a phone call away. I love and miss you, and want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Now you will have a very special angel watching over you and Raider!
Heather
Dear Kirstin,
You are an amazing person. It's so clear that the Lord has been your source of strength through Ben's illness and now his passing. May He comfort you in your grief and continue to remind you of the certain hope of eternal life in Christ. I will keep on praying for you and Raider and the rest of your family.
Love,
Cammy
Kirstin, I pray that God's love will surround you and Raider in the difficult days ahead. Your diaconal sisters and brothers pray for comfort and peace for you.
We love you all so much.
- Zach and Renee
Kirstin, we feel your loss deeply in our hearts. Ben will continue living in the wonderful memories he created throughout his life. Raider will be very proud of his dad and of the wonderful mom you are. May God continue giving you strength in this difficult time. You are all in our prayers. Love, Stan, Vânia, Joseph and Olivia Winters.
Kirsten, and Raider,
Ryan and I are thinking about and praying for you. Patty S. gave me some pictures from the So. Dakata trip for Ryan. It was great for him to look at the pictures and laugh and remember that time with you and Ben.The two of you impacted him for Christ in a huge way.He has been praying every night for Ben and you. I hope you get a chance to look at pictures and laugh along with your tears. We'll continue to pray for you as you go through the next hours, days, weeks, months, years. We look forward to seeing you when you come back to the northwest. We love you!
Cyndy and Ryan
Jenna,
I'm sorry to hear the news about Ben. I have only fond memories of your brother in Valpo. My prayers go out for you and your family.
Brian Bustos
As long as you remember him, he will live on.
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