Ashley's Story

She will leave fingerprints all over your heart

12/19/2006

CRITICAL

Things have taken a turn for the worse. Dave will be flying in as soon as possible. Ashley is now back in critical condition and every moment is a struggle. Pnuemonia, sepsis, rejection, scopes, bronchs, unstable blood pressures, high heart rates, bad blood gases, these are all of the words being spoken in rounds this morning. She doesn't look good.

I'm desperate. Fighting for another day. I feel as though I have spent a lifetime begging and fighthing for another and another and another. Please God, not now. Not this week. Not when Blake and Allie are coming. Not at Christmas time. Not now, not ever! We need her. We love her. We won't be the same without her. I am praying for Him to turn her back around. We waited so long for her to arrive, and I am not ready for her to leave. My heart is broken. There is no joy to be found at this time.

I hold her hand. I kiss her head. I rub her tiny feet. I beg her to fight as hard as she can. I tell her how much she is loved and valued. I love this little girl. She makes me a better person. She brings us closer to the Lord. She wants to live. She wants to laugh and play. She wants to be here with us. Please God let her stay.

We need your prayers today. Ashley needs your prayers. I am begging for His healing, His mercy, His grace.

33 Comments:

At 11:41 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praying

 
At 11:58 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I continue to ask God to touch your precious baby girl. I also pray that He will be with Dave and the children as they fly to Omaha. I also know that you need someone with you now and I pray that God will send a comforter to be with you until your family arrives.

 
At 12:01 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praying for peace and strength for you and yours. Praying for a miracle that only HE can provide. Praying for a angel dressed in pink for Ash. Praying for his will to be done. Lifting you up and up and up. God is with you... always......

 
At 12:04 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praying for your sweet little girl

 
At 12:08 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praying!!!!

 
At 12:29 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am prayiing...Oh Lord, please, please give this family peace, and touch Ashley with your hands of healing.

 
At 12:32 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praying always for your family, and especially for Ashley.
I am so sorry for these unceasing trials that you are facing...I am confident that God is near to you now, even if you cannot feel His presence. May He indeed richly bless you with all his great goodness, joy, and peace.
With Christian love...

 
At 12:58 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praying....praying....praying....

 
At 1:13 PM , Blogger Kimba said...

I have been following Ashley's story for quite some time now, but have never commented. I just want all of you to know that my thoughts and prayer are with you!

 
At 1:38 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

praying

 
At 1:41 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praying for you and your sweet baby girl.

 
At 2:04 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Your little one and your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God send that special comforter right now to give you extra strenght and peace.

 
At 2:16 PM , Blogger cissi said...

I stumbled upon Ashley's Journal from another friends. My heart aches for you and your precious baby. I am praying for your little angel. Sending my prayers and thoughts...God-speed.

 
At 2:24 PM , Blogger Connie said...

Lord, be with Trish and Dave and all three of their precious children. Strengthen them, wrap them in your strength and fill their hearts with your peace. Carry them through this, Lord. Please heal Ashley, Lord. We place her in your loving hands!

 
At 2:29 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I know how blessed you are to have Ashley in you life, but you should also know how blessed she is to have you and Dave as parents. You have truly been the chosen ones to see Ashley through this struggle. I have only met you once, Trish, in your husband's office, but I feel as though I know you from reading the journal. You are a terrific mom and my thoughts and prayers will be with you.

 
At 2:34 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Trish: Praying for you, for Dave, for Blake, for Allie, and for your sweet baby Ashley. God loves you and so do we.

 
At 2:37 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm praying for ya'll!!!
God bless ya'll!!!
No matter what happens He is with you!!!

 
At 2:44 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

(praying)

 
At 2:46 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

praying for peace and calm as you wait for your baby to improve. you are in our thoughts and prayers today. may God bless you all.

 
At 2:46 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

still praying....HIS grace and mercy and healing be given to you

 
At 2:56 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

We are praying for your family and especially baby Ashley!!!! Chan

 
At 2:57 PM , Blogger Katy said...

Thy will be done. Please God, let her stay. Don't take her home yet. She's an angel on Earth.

 
At 3:00 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praying for you and your family for peace and comfort and healing. HE is able.

 
At 3:16 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

God, that precious baby is an Angel to all of us. She has brought so many of us to you in Prayer. Please keep her on earth with us, especially for the Christmas season. Please allow this family a miracle. They are truly wonderful people.

 
At 3:17 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

We stopped to pray for your little angel. May God give her strength to fight for many years of joy with your family. We'll be praying for you and your family
throughout the day! Merry Christmas!
Dylan, Leah, Jadyn & Graysen Waddle

 
At 3:25 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praying......Praying.....

 
At 3:32 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

We're praying for Ash!!

 
At 3:32 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Still praying for a miracle and his peace for you all. He is with you!

 
At 3:34 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praying for your whole family. God can and he will. So glad he is in control. Praying for the doctors and caretakers of Ash too!

 
At 3:37 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praying for your little girl and your family...

 
At 3:47 PM , Blogger Melanie said...

Hey Trish, You, Dave, Blake, Allie and especially Ashley are in our prayer continously. You are in our thoughts all day long. I am praying for a wonderful Christmas with all your kids and for God to use his healing hands on Ashley. We love you guys and cant wait to see baby Ashly back in Texas.
Melanie Jones

 
At 3:59 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

We're praying for all of you.

 
At 7:04 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

We are praying for a miracle...He is the great Physician. We love you all dearly.

 

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