We did it!

Ashlely and I have now made the move to the pediatric floor and we are out of the ICU. How it amazes me when I think back over the last 2 weeks at how very far the Father has brought my sweet Ashley. I look at her and I can't believe that we are really living her new life. She looks amazing today with her rosy cheeks. The move has tired her out and she is sleeping soundly in her crib in her new room. The room is very private at the end of the unit and it is so big and comfortable. I know we are going to start resting well through the night because it is so quiet where we are. I am excited and can't wait for bed time!

I was able to rock my little one in a real rocking chair and sing her to sleep for the first time in private. How precious it was as I looked at her beautiful face and reflected on what the Lord has done for us. To think that Ashley really does have this chance to live is almost unbelievable. How great it is to know the burden of waiting for new organs has been lifted from our hearts. As I placed Ash in her crib she began to suck her thumb and cover her eyes in classic Ashley style. I thought we had lost this priceless behavior,but as we rocked I could feel her relax as if to let me know that it would all be o.k. now. Her new life is going to be so fragile for a while, but the fact that we now have this chance humbles me beyond explanation. Before leaving today my sister shared with me a verse she came across this morning found in Psalm 118:17. It made my heart smile as I read it and I thought someday my Ashley could stand before others and claim this as her testimony. I don't know the plans He has for my daughter but I look forward to spending everyday of her new life figuring them out with her.

Ashley looks strong today and I pray that HE will continue to strengthen her each and every moment of every day. I wish I could put into words how wonderful this little soul is. She blesses me with her smile so much that my heart fills to overflowing. My thankfullness to the Lord fills me up so much that I can't express it to Him. I just rest in knowing He can see inside of my heart. Each day with her is a gift from Him that I never deserved. How great is the Lord? If only I could tell you of ALL the wonderful things He is doing for my daughter.

Thank you for continuing to come to her story, thank you for continuing to care for her, thank you for your kind words of encouragement not only to me but to my Blake, my Allison, and my husband. I love you guys.