Thank You

I know we have a separate page for thank Yous, but I wanted to put this here so that many more will see it.

Thank you to all who have blessed our lives today.

Thank you to our church members who have each been used by God to answer a recent prayer of mine.

Thank you to Longview Too AMBUCS and all they do for not only our Ashley but for so many kids in our area.

Thank you to each individual who has become a part of Ashley's Story.

Thank you to my mom who works so hard in so many ways each and every day to help support my family.

Thank you to my dad who has been there all along with love and support.

Thank you to my mother-in-law for filling in the gaps left by Trish's absence.

Thank you to my extended family who has helped us in so many ways.

Thank you to my sisters-in-law who have taken time away from their families to be with Trish.

Thank you to the Doctors and Nurses who give their talents to Ashley each and every day.

Thank you to the social workers who helped us adopt Ashley.

Thank you to the Judge who allowed us to adopt Ashley.

Thank you to the therapists who have helped make Ashley stronger.

Thank you to the person who called us the day after Ashley was born and told us about her.

Thank you to attorneys who help us to adopt Ashley.

Thank you to the media who is helping us tell Ashley's Story.

Thank you to the webmaster who has helped us spread Ashley's Story.

Thank you to the companies who are donating to the Stroll-A-Thon and other events to support Ashley.

Thank you to the Children's Organ Transplant Association for the work they do for Ashley and all the other children with similar needs.

Thank you to those who write cards and letters and send gifts to our Ashley.

Thank you to CHS for teaching our kids and showing them the love of Christ.

Thank you to our kids teachers for being there for them.

Thank you to Dr. Waldron, Lipkin and Eynon for helping me with my office.

Thank you to my friends for playing a game of racquetball with me.

Thank you Blake for being so strong while mom is away.

Thank you Allison for understand during a difficult time for you.

Thank you Trish for being my best friend and being by my side as we go down this road. Thank you for showing me and so many how to rely on God for our needs. Thank you for being there for Ashley. Thank you for sharing your faith with me though you daily posts. Thank you for loving me in the easy times as well as the hard ones. Thank you for taking care of our Gherkin day in and day out and day in and day out and all that you give of yourself for our children each and every day. Thank you for opening your heart to serve God and give to Him each day. Thank you for being my wife.

Last, but certainly not least, thank you Lord for allowing us to be Ashley's parents. Thank you for giving us the strength it takes to care for her. Thank you for equipping us to provide for her. Thank you for trusting us with the gift of the 3 beautiful children you have given us. Thank you for showing us the truth. Thanks for allowing us to know You. Thanks for using our family and Ashley's Story to tell others of You. Thank you for having so many people support us and be a part of Ashley's Story.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ARE "Workin' for the Gherkin!"

Dave