Only a mom could know...
Tonight as I have sat and played with my Ashley I giggled to myself as I thought of all the funny little things that only I know about her. Things that wouldn't matter to anyone else but me and Ashley. When I really think about it there are things about all 3 of my children that only I hold deep in my heart. I guess its just something that God gives to moms. What a treasure!
Things like ...
I' m going to change my posting tonight in mid thought. Dave just called and with tears in his voice asked me to please pray for him tonight. This is unusual. It really concerns me to hear him this way. I asked him what was wrong and he just said he was tired, stressed out(which he never is), hungry(because he was so busy tonight he forgot to eat, I wonder if the kids did?), and had a lot more work to still do tonight. To be honest with you, we have taken a lot of frustration out on each other over the phone today. I don't think we have had even one conversation that ended well. This makes me sad. It really isn't like us to be on opposite sides. I think it was just easier to be grumpy to each other rather than take out our stresses on anyone else. This is not an easy journey we are on. I am not complaining, just sharing that sometimes things that should get done in our "real world" responsibilities fail to actually happen. This can cause a strain on us and instead of working it out together today, we just didn't see eye to eye. Now my heart is heavy because I know he is at home trying to figure out how to make everything work all by himself. In all actuality he does a fabulous job. When Ash became so sick 2 weeks ago Dave left the office in a hurry. This week he has to fix all the things he left undone. Its just part of what we do right now and it really is going to be o.k. He just sounds so sad tonight, and I hate it that he is there doing it all alone. My job is easy compared to his. I sit and hold Ashley, rock Ashley, play with Ashley, sing to Ashley, and pray for Ashley. His job involves so much more.
So tonight I will ask you all to please pray for my husband. He is an amazing man. He is a talented doctor who loves his patients. He is a fabulous father who would do anything for his kids. He is a terrific husband, and he is my best friend(even if I didn't act like it today). I know he needs an extra dose of strength and wisdom right now to help us get through to other side. Thank you for praying for my family. I know you came to this site to read about our Ashley, but I also know so many of you pray for all of us on a daily basis. Your support and your concern really do gives us strength. I appreciate you all so very much. Thank you for caring. Trish
P.S.
I'm sorry Dave. Just take it all one piece at a time, one moment at a time. I love you and I appreciate all you are doing for our family. Please forgive me for being so difficult and grumpy today.
posted by Ashley @ 9:41 PM
4 Comments:
Dear Lord, I lift Dave up to You especially right now. As husband, father, doctor he is feeling the burden of all his responsibilities
As the man of the house, the Spiriual leader and the supporter of his family, there are times when it seems more than a he can bear and more so with the additional task of being Mr. Mom on top of every thing else. It can create so much stress which can bring a person to the point of total frustration. Lord, I pray that tonight You would just bring a peace to Dave that can come only from You. That You would give him a night of restful sleep, that He would sense Your hand upon him, guiding him and strengthening him to accomplish what needs to be done in a timely matter. Give him wisdom in decisions that are of importance to him. Give him the calm assurance that You are with him through it all. In Jesus precious name I pray~~~Amen.
Be with Nan as she travels back to Texas tomorrow and return her safely to us. Bless Trish as she says goodbye to her mother. Thank you for their time together and the great help she has been there during the holidays. We give you praise for Ashley's wonderful progress. Our prayer for her now is to keep infections away from her body and that there will be no bad effects from the feeds as they are increased. Thank You for the many blessings. Lord we love You and pray that Your glory shines through to all who are involved in Ashley's Story.
I am so sorry your load is so heavy ...Dave. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ease a bit of the stress. Prayers.....well....you....Trish...& your family are close to my heart & in my prayers. I don't know ....but God has just put you there ...& I just have to keep praying & believing HE has BIG plans for this baby....& I can't possibly imagine what it is like for you guys to be apart as you have been & the stresses of the "unknown" ..... Dave... please...if there is anything you can delegate to me or some of Longview Too AMBUCS....to help ...please ..we would be honored to help ease some of the stress off of you. Trish...I am so glad to hear Ash is doing better. Lets pray ," Dear Lord... I know in Phillipians you tell us in everything by prayer & petition & with thanksgiving present your requests to God.... Lord....I pray that you would take every ounce of worry...stress ...off of Dave & Trish...give them peace. Help Dave to have the energy, endurance, (YOUR peace & comfort), YOUR guidance in every task, help take the "overwhelming" away....& make tomorrow a better day for him ...for Ash...for Trish...& for Blake & Allie. Continued prayers for Healing for Ash & for her to come home. Also, ask your blessings be on the concert Sat. night....whatever your will be for this concert ....we pray that it be done ...In JESUS precious name....amen".
night night..... (=
The Bible tells us that where two or more are gathered, there he is. This post will be the third for this entry--that makes "two or more." I continue the prayers of the previous two..."Father, you remind us in your word that you do not call us to anything that you don't equip us for. I know you have called Dave and Trish to walk this difficult road--one that not everyone could do with the grace and compassion that you show through them. Father, I pray that you provide that peace that passeth all understanding to envelope Dave and Trish tonight, that they might be reminded of how big you truly are and how much you love them and will carry them through these difficult times as they face this road apart from each other. When everything comes crashing down on top of them and it's just too much for them to think about how they will make it through the next week, Father show them simply how to make it through the next hour...or even the next minute. Remind them that they don't walk this road alone. That when it gets the toughest, they don't walk it at all--they are carried in your loving arms in order to make it to the other side of this difficult road. Father, thank you that you have allowed Dave and Trish to witness to us of your love and your mercies and your greatness. I now ask that you allow "us" to witness to them of the love and support that you provide to us through the Body of Christ. May they know how deeply they are loved by so many, but most of all, by you. Father, all praise, honor and glory belong to you, and we love you. Amen."
praying with you also...
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