No news is good news
I wasn't sure what to type tonight. I miss my wife and my Gherkin and already find it hard to sit and try to type about their day when I am living a separate life some 700 miles away. After reading the personal attack on me I was finding it even harder to post than I usually do. However I remember a quote from Dr. Parker which said "don't let the negative few outweigh the positive many." There are so many of you who have become such a positive part of Ashley's Story and I draw so much strength from your prayers each day. I know I don't have the words and writing style that Trish has. My two biggest problems are that I am not living there with Ash so I don't see what she does all day and my other problem is that I am a guy. That makes it harder for me to express the level of emotion that Trish expresses. If you want to be critical of me I just ask that you do it to me personally and not tarnish my babies website and hide behind anonymous. When we decided to open our family to the world we have always used our names and never been anonymous.
When I got on to do my post tonight I found a post from Trish. I was humbled and touched by the things she had to say about me. I truly love that woman and thank God for introducing me to her. We will be celebrating our 14 year anniversary on Tuesday and I can honestly say that I love her so much more after all these years. After reading her post I called her and asked how she was able to post without having the Internet at the apartment. She said her sister called her and read her the comment from anonymous and she was so angry she had to respond. She dictated in Omaha while her sister typed in Oklahoma so I could read it in Texas. Amazing!
Trish took Ash's blood down to the hospital today for her first labs as an outpatient. I called a few hours later to make sure that all went well and they made it back to the apartment. Trish told me I scared her by calling on the apartment phone. Why? She told me that no news is good news and she was just praying that the phone would not ring today. If all was well with the labs then the hospital would have no reason to call. Well, it is now after 10 pm and the hospital has not called. Today we are celebrating Ash being out for 3 days. Trish told me she expected to be readmitted within 24 hours and to make it 3 days is a huge blessing for Ash and us. So tonight we celebrate no news.
Ashley still uses her little bumbo chair (a chair for 3 month olds to help them sit upright) and tonight she was sitting in it in front of the bathroom mirrors. After she had had enough of the baby in the mirror Trish went to lift her out of the bumbo. Her legs got stuck in it and the whole thing was lifted with her. This is another thing we are counting a blessing. Our little pickle is growing and getting to big for her bumbo. This is huge to us.
Goodnight,
DAVE
posted by Ashley @ 10:18 PM
16 Comments:
Dave, my family and I are celebrating with you and your family day 3 of Ashley being out of the hospital, and God's sufficient grace that has brought all of you through.
I am sorry that people feel that they have to make rude comments to you. It was a wonderful post! I told my husband about it this evening, and we had a huge laugh over it. We are also feeling a little out of the cool zone ourselves.
Please do not stop telling your stories. I love them and many others do as well. What a beautiful, fun, loving family Ashley has!
Trish,
How beautiful your comments were to anonymous. Your words showered the writer with grace but at the same time defended your husband.
Whether Blake is hitting a homerun, Allison is cheering at nationals, Trish is getting to stay in her PJ's until 11:00 because Ashley is out of the hospital or David is picking out a toilet I think the readers of this blog enjoy hearing how the Adams family is coping.
The lighter moments that bring giggles help to balance the moments that bring tears.
Please continue to keep us informed of how Ashley is doing but also how Ashley's family is managing living 700 miles apart. God uses laughter as well as tender moments to minister to our hearts.
Susan Roberts
Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you guys tonight as I do every day and praying for Ashley as I cleaned. I unfortunatly do that every night also. You know you should find some comfort in the thought that this is the "net," and anyone who is so insensitive to post on a baby's website could be a twelve year old in the basement. They have probably never visited before....I love hearing about all your day to day life in-between Ashley's blogs. We who are now parents can really associate with buying toilets instead of speakers. You know, that whole mini-van thing too LOL. Where has our coolness gone?? My daughter just told me that on her baby video's I wore the ugliest clothes ( and it wasn't that long ago)....LOL!! So glad for every minute you are out of the hospital. God is truely so good, ALL THE TIME. Keep your chins up! COlleen
May God sustain you and provide you comfort. May He bless your family.
Amen
Don't apologize. God didn't mean for us all to have the same "talents." Writing sytle is not what makes this blog unique. Ashley's Story does that all on it's own. Sorry ya'll have had to weather this particular day and trial apart. And I thank our tender merciful God, the One who our family didn't even know about a mere 13 years ago, for blessings to temper the "growth moments." Your title said it all. "No News Is Good News." When I first read today's bru-ha-ha, that is exactly what I thought. Only those who have known Ashley's Story from the beginning and who pray for her daily know what a tremendous blessing our Jesus has bestowed in answering our very prayers for such a lack of drama with Ashley after months of days full of emergency after emergency. I want to take time to praise Him RIGHT NOW for answering these months of prayers for nothing earth shattering to report. Thank you God. Thank you that for now Ashley is stable and living "normally" in a normal apartment outside the confines of the exciting PICU! And thank you for taking a family completely ignorant of You and saving us one by one - a whole extended family of believers with a brand new legacy in You. It's bringing me to tears in gratitude. Thank you Creator of the Universe for your healing and patience and GRACE and love toward us - ordinary sinners saved by your unmerited favor!!!!!!!!
I have never left a comment before, but I have been following this blog for almost 8 months now. I am a nursing major, and this blog has given me a valuable perspective into how I can best minister to the families and children I'll be working with someday. I cannot tell you the impact this blog has had on my personal life as well, and I consider myself truly honored to be able to witness how God is working in your lives. Ashley and your family are often in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for being transparent and allowing the all-sufficient grace and strength of God to shine through you so brightly.
Oh Dave--
I do have to say that my heart is hurting for you tonight. But you and Trish completely amaze me with the strength and grace you obtain each day. And, we know where it comes from--straight from Jesus Himself.
I am so excited that Ashley has been out for THREE whole days with no issues! A HUGE answer to prayer! God is so good!
Please continue to post your humor. I love it. And another thing--I post under "anonymous" because I don't have a google blogger thing. But, I added my name so you would know where I am from.
Ashley has amazing parents and siblings!
Hope this finds you having a blessed evening.
Shari
Eugene, Oregon
Praise God for three glorious days of no news! Yipee!
On another note ... Every day, we worry about Ashley and pray that God will continue to shine in her life. We also worry how the Longview half of "Ashley's Story" is doing.
I myself deflect stress with humor and find it helpful to find the funniness of each situation rather than having a complete meltdown. You are human, Dave, and you have done a beautiful job of overcoming a stressful situation with humor and laughter.
On a personal note, your post was just what I needed. My dad is not doing very well and this is very difficult for me. We are very close and I am struggling to keep it together. So when I read your post, I had to laugh and it helped me put things in perspective. I can't focus on the negative, yet pray and hope for the best outcome possible!
So, as you can see, your blog was just what I needed. Please don't let one "anonymous" person interfere with your postings. People make mistakes and I pray that "anonymous" will be more thoughtful and Christ-like in future posting. My grandmother use to always tell me "If you don't have anything nice to say, just don't say anything at all." I think this wonderful wisdom could be applied here.
You're a great father, husband, and role-model for your children. From you, they will learn to find the humor in crisis rather than falling apart. Please don't let one bad post ruin your spirit or faith in the ministry that "Ashley's Story" offers to thousands!
With much prayer and love,
Regina
Praising God for three days!!!
Praying for you all today! I believe I have nothing more to add to the truly wonderful post from Trish and the comments left by all the others whom you bless so richly with your love, faith, and testimony. I too post anonymously, only because I do not know how to do otherwise...though I apologize if 'anonymous' posts are frustrating. Please know that you all have made a tremendous impact on my life. May God bless you this day.
That is awesome! Three days is so great!!!! Love the idea of the bumbo chair getting Ashley stuck, that is not only awesome, but quite funny! :) We had a friend watching our twins when they were younger and we forgot to tell her the chairs hooked to the table were definitely labeled with which twin could fit their legs in them...she called me in tears because she had put the wrong baby in the "tighter" chair...and she got stuck. So...with the help of butter and my husbands quick thinking...all was well! :) Good luck and keep the butter handy! :)
Yeah Ashley--keep growing ! That is exciting news as well as 3 days away from that dreadful PICU! Trish you are do a wonderful job -Praising God for the 3 days that have passed and the days that are yet to come with this "big" gherkin! Love you guys, Praying for safe travel for Dave-I believe he is trying to get to you today!
I have been following Ashley's journal and have been inspired by your faith. I have prayed wih you, rejoiced with you, and cried with you. And after reading anonymous' comments... I am deeply disturbed that someone reads about your life like it's a sitcom. To say that they're family is not going to read about Ashley's life anymore because there was a bad "episode" is appalling. Like Trish said...this is your life...it's real. Her wonderful words were very graceful and I don't think anyone could have written it any better.
Keep your faith and ignore their comments...and please delete them from Ashley's story. They have no place here.
You're in my prayers,
Kelli from Michigan
Heavenly Father I thank you for this wonderful family. In every circumstance they turn to you for guidance and support. What wonderful examples for all of us to learn from. I pray LORD that you continue to bless Ashley as she fights this cancer, give her your strength and let her always feel your loving arms around her. LORD, I also pray for Dave and Trish as they take care of their family. Lord I pray that you will bring this family back together. I know that it will be in your time ~ but I pray that your time is soon! LORD I lift up Blake and Allie to you and pray your favor and blessing rain down on them both. Thank you LORD for this precious family that I have the honor of "knowing" through this blog. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen
Dave, please keep sharing your stories as I relate to you both with the cooking and the plumbing! We love you all and want to hear from all of you!
God bless,
Shannon
Omaha, NE
Whenever I read Dave sharing a family event, party, dinner, etc. I see how totally incredible this family is. I see how in the face of a sick child, this family makes live normal for the older children and for themselves. I am so inspired by Dave and Trish. They are amazing people. To have a sense of humor during the tough times is so wonderful and what gets a person through it.
Please do not let the one bad comment get you both down. I love every blog entry you have and hope you will continue to add many more. I have been praying and hoping for over 6 months for Ashley and will continue to always do so!
Ditto what everybody else has said. Please don't apologise for your writing style, Dave. Its refreshing to get entries from both you and Trish and I for one am just as interested and prayerful for your whole family as I am for Ashley. Enjoy your weekend
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