You were gods very own , you will be missed but never for gotten

My mother was from a conservative Mennonite family who sang without instruments.  I grew up with this beautiful music and am still a Mennonite, though not as conservative.  Having sung in a family group, and having lost the brother-in-law in our group long before I hoped we would, I can't imagine losing so many family members at once.

May God comfort you in His arms with the wonderful memories you have of the family to sustain you.  What a blessing to have the CD's as a way of remembering them.  It is as if they're singing to us from Paradise.  

I'll be calling to order a couple CDs.  I hope they're still available.

God is great for me and fo rus all in faith and in the Holy Spirits power and joy and in his quard and help and pleasure with glorfy  Jesus to us in salvation in the word of life in  treasure and promises of heaven thanks and bless and joy for grace ,keijo sweden

I'm currently "bawling my eyes out" because I just listened to your clip of "I'll bear you up" and the last time I heard that song, it was sung by a dear friend of mine who had a tragic accident and won't be singing again for a long time. But thanks for the encouragement! Your songs make a difference.

Doing my constant research on Amish and Mennonites, I came across this site.  I shed tears as I read about the tragedy that struck this beautiful and talented family, yet I rejoice, knowing they are with the Lord now, lifting their voices in song praising Him, as they did here on earth.  My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to the remaining Esh family.  You obviously have faced this difficult time with grace and dignity.  I know what it's like to lose a loved one.  I lost my beloved dad on Jan. 19, 2004, and more recently, lost my precious sister to cancer on August 14, 2010.  My prayer is that the Lord will continually and richly bless those of the Esh family who remain.

In His Love,

Sheila

May the God of all comfort continue to heal your hearts in your loss.

Your music is inspiring and has ministered to many who have also lost loved ones.  God loves you and you are a blessing.

What an inspiration your CD's have been to us! (Especially Sands of Time) May God comfort you and be your strength.  You are in our prayers. 

Love in Christ,

Matthew, Lisa Schmidgall

Trenton, Marlyse and Maria

They went home and if we faint not are promised we'll see them again. For all of you who knew and loved them. We only heard about their music just before they went home. God bless your lives and please keep going and singing and doing all to the glory of God. You have an all abundant Comforter. Keep growing in knowledge of Him and continually obey Him, loving Him.

I am very sorry for the loss of your dear family members. May God hold you in his arms and comfort you with his love and peace. you will be in our thoughts and prayers! The Esh family singing and their faith has touched so many lives and hearts and will long be remembered, God Bless you and keep you. 

I am a black women in Pennsylvania who heard about the lost of your family.  I have been listening to the Eshes CD Home and was and suffering along with you. I at first couldn't understand the why of your situation but remembered that I went through the same thing with a wonderful family member. At his funeral the minster said that we don't understand why God took him but maybe GOD HAD NEED OF HIM IN HEAVEN.  From that day I was comforted. I believe the same of your family God had need of them in heaven. We can't understand it all, but as the hymn says we will understand it all by and by. Please know that their wonderful music and evangelism has brought people of different races and cultures together and will continue on.

Our family has just learned of the Esh Family's accident via the Heartbeat of the Remnant's article in their most recent issue. Though we have never met this family, we grieve the loss with you and take joy in knowing their eternal home.  What a beautiful...BEAUTIFUL testimony they have left behind in their music...not to mention other ave.s of encouragement such as written articles.  We just thank the LORD for putting on Mr. Esh's heart to speak the truth in love and to be such a Godly influence to all those around him and far away!  If only we could all leave this earth having touched so many souls and having the opportunity to reach out aross our land for the purpose of telling others of The Lord Jesus Christ and His Word!  Husband and I have been married almost 19 years and have four boys and a girl that we are raising for the LORD.  They know well of the Eshes and hope to get to know them better as time goes buy through all the blessings and testimonies they have left for generations to come.  To God be the Glory!

Stock family in Kenosha, Wisconsin

When I first heard them singing on one of theCD's, I got goosebumps!! and I had a hard time swallowing for the lump in my throat. I said to my friend, the beautiful voices are forever stilled here below but they are singing to the Lamb!!

I cannot imagine the pain of losing so many family members! May God hold you close.

Thank you to the Lord for you in his deeds and purpose to work and be help and to blessing to find Jesus to many people and live to glory for God.I have never  meet you but my God has did many time and he will love us in Christ time aftr tiem ,thanks and bless and joy,keijo sweden

Tragic but so blessed. To be with Jesus Christ, the Lord of Lords. We passed by late in the day from northwest Ohio. May the Eshes truely be with the One God and His presence be with their families and friends for comfort. My prayers are always with you all.  Dave

We know our loving God has reasons for all He allows to happen, yet some times we struggle with why? We need to truly trust Him because He knows all and why.

I love to listen to your CDs as I drive back and forth to my parents house to take care of them as they are both in wheelchairs, waiting for the Lord to call them home.

Please pray for me as I care for them. 

For Christ,

Janetta

My heart and prayers have been with you-all ever since we heard of the accident.  I don't know anyone of the Esh's personally though I've met Verna at Lizzie Kreider's funeral, and would have seen John & Sadie and some of the others as a child, since my parents (Phares & MaryAnn Fisher) knew John & Sadie as young folks.  Also I'm a cousin on the Fisher side to Reuben & Sadie Stoltzfus' children.  But whether acquainted or no, our love and prayers have been with you as we followed the story and listened to the singing. I never did know what to say to those grieving, and I know even less what to say after having experienced a close death in the family when my husband's twelve year old brother passed away very suddenly three years ago.  All I can say is that God is still GOD and He is faithful! 

 Look to Him,

Becky Wenger

Rio Linda, California

As you know your story has impact many many people. I have a chance to sing your song "home" at a family and youth retreat in a few weeks. I was wondering if i could get an email with the sheet music for it. I would be willing to pay whatever ya'll want. I'm excited about the impact it will have but i feel a little unsure about singing it with only the CD for guidence. God bless and comfort you as you go on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May God continue to bless you & give you peace as you serve Him through these trying times!

Mike & Elizabeth

Danke, das ihr diese Seite aufgemacht habt. Es ist zwar ein schlimmes Ereignis aber Gottes Wege und Pläne sind unberechenbar und manchmal ganz anders als wir es uns wünschen oder denken. Diese wunderbare Family ist jetzt an einem schöneren Ort, wo sie keine Schmerzen mehr tragen müssen und nicht mehr kämpfen müssen, Sie sind beim Herrn!! Die Lieder von den Eshs sind so schön und machen einem immmer Mut und zeigen allen was wir für einen Gott haben!! Gott segne sie alle! Und denkt daran ihr seid geliebt und auf starken Händen getragen!! Grüße aus Germany!

I cannot imagine the pain that your family has endured. I can only express my sympathies to all of you. As a Christian I know that there is a place much better than this place and that our Lord is waiting for us there. Knowing this we can be assured that our loves ones are there singing and worshipping the Savior. I ran across this the other day and hope it will lend some comfort to your family:

We little knew that morning that God  was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide;  and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

May God bless you all!        Myra Corbin Campbellsville,KY