PROGRESS
She is making progress. They have taken Ash off of the "ugly" vent and she is now doing very well on the conventional ventilator. My heart is so thankful. I find myself smiling this morning as I see His hand on my daughter. He is once again bringing her through this tough spot. They are turning off the paralytic and she should begin to move a little in a few hours. On Friday I wasn't sure if I would ever see her move her little fingers or toes again. She is coming back to us! I have never tried to pretend that I know what the plan is, but this morning I am taking great comfort in knowing that the Bible says to me, "I know the plans I have for you saith the Lord." He has plans to prosper us and not to harm us and today more than ever I can feel this.
Ashley still has a very long way to go, but I know He is strengthening her everyday. Her temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate are all 3 stable this morning. She is still extremely swollen and not really recognizable yet, but I know she is in there and God willing she will start to wake up today. My heart is full of gratitude and thanksgiving this morning. God has been good to us even during the hardest of times. I have no idea if I have failed the test during the last 5 or 6 days. There have been times when I could pray or say absolutely nothing. There have been long hours of silence as I have searched my heart wondering how would she ever come back from this. In the end He has been there, and He has been faithful.
Thank you for praying. Thank you for loving my tiny gift from the Father. Thank you for being faithful to Him in your prayers for my Ashley. My debt to you all continues to grow and one day I hope to be able to give back to you all what you have given to me. I am going to go and watch for any sign of movement from my sweet girl. She is making progress and I am so excited! Take care, Love Trish
posted by Ashley @ 11:17 AM
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Thank you Heavenly Father for showing us progress in Ashley. Thank you for loving her and for loving us. Thank you for giving us peace in our hearts when we know there is nothing we can do, but that you can do anything. Thank you for being there for Trish as she cares for Ashley. Thank you for giving the doctors and nurses wisdom to know how to care for Ashley. Thank you for this season of reminding us that Jesus Christ came to this earth to be with us and to show us His power to heal. I pray that we will all return to you, Heavenly Father, the gratitude that only you deserve. Thank you for showing each of us how we can live better through Ashley's story. I pray your will for today and comfort for Ash as she begins to "come back" to us. Thank you, Lord, Thank you! In Jesus name I pray. Grandma
Trish....I am so thankful for the good news....we realize these are still just baby steps...but atleast they are steps forward and not backward. God loves you and your family and continues to carry you through the sand. What a tremendous blessing that is!
What a wonderful update! I am praising God with you for these great steps in the right direction. Hoping that Ashley does indeed begin to wake up and bless you again with her sweet personality soon...
What a MIGHTY God we serve!
THANK YOU, GOD! Thank you for taking care of sweet Ashley. We pray continually that Your healing hand remain on her little body. You are so faithful to us whether times are good or bad... You comfort our hearts in the sad times and You rejoice with us in the good. Thank you, thank you! You have given us HOPE through Christ... for this we shout THANK YOU. Amen.
I am so happy for your wonderful news! May God Bless you throughout your journey-
Tamatha
I am so excited to hear the good news! What a gift!!
Somebody left me a comment on my site today when I asked the same question, if I had failed in a recent test. She said, "I'm so glad God has a covenant with us instead of a contract. In a contract, if one side breaks it, the other is released. In a covenant, if one side breaks it, the other is still bound. Though we are faithless, God remains faithful." I remembered that I'm just a frail human, and He is God, and He knows that. His grace is sufficient for my times of little faith.
That said, what you consider to be little faith is giant in my eyes. Your moments of silence and questions and fear do not compare to the obvious trust you've placed in Him and the amazing way you've continually praised Him through your storm. In my eyes, you are a hero of the faith. Press on, Trish.
Praise!! (=
Thank You God for having your hand on Ashley while she slept. Thank You that while her story continues and gets long and sometimes really tiring, You still have a purpose. You are still working out Your perfect plan. I love you Lord in Jesus name.
Trish, I have to agree with Sarah. God showed me a couple of years ago through a big trial that strength of faith was not MY accomplishment, but HIS. Just one more thing to praise Him for when we do not waiver and one more reason to seek Him when we do. What He really wants is an honest heart, and if your fears are part of that, He has compassion for that. It's a blessing to me to remember this all anew as I type it. And I just have to ask?...Where did ya'll learn the "Socks Off Game?" We play that, too! Have a blessed evening. I'm praying for Ashley to wake up and give you trouble (attitude - not health) all night long!
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