To far away to help
I am to far away to be there and it is tearing me apart. I got a call from Trish this evening informing me of Ashley's condition and I am absolutely unable to be of any help. I need to be in Omaha and I can't get there. There are no more flights headed that way until tomorrow. I feel so helpless and so torn. I need to be there for Trish and I need to be there with Ash, but there is just now way to get there. Ashley's lungs have gotten progressively worse today. 4 out of the 5 lobes in her lungs have collapsed. She only has one lobe which is trying to provide enough oxygen for her body. It is not able to do the job very well. They put a chest tube in to try to drain some of the fluid from the lungs but that has not yet produced the results she needs and we are told it is not enough on its own. She needs a bronchoscopy done however it would be to traumatic for her right now. So we wait, wait to see how she does. I wait for a miracle. I wait upon the Father to reach down and heal her. I wait for the phone to ring to know what is going on. I am not very good at waiting. I want action, I want results, I want something to happen. I am so torn because I need to be there with the girls, I have 2 kids who need me here with them. I want to be in Nebraska, and can't get there and I have responsibilities here that I must attend to.
Ash is not doing well at all tonight, I have found myself pleading as opposed to my normal praying and it feels as though I am doing it all wrong. I see that so many are praying for Ashley Kate and I wish to thank you for standing with her when I run out of words.
DAVE
posted by Ashley @ 8:49 PM
63 Comments:
Many, many prayers are going up on Ashley's behalf. I pray that you will be able to get to Omaha safely and quickly. God is in control and through Him all things are possible.
Because He lives, we CAN face tomorrow.
Godspeed,
Pam in Georgia
We are all praying for your baby girl and your entire family.
Linda
We are praying with you and for you. Your Heavenly Father knows your heart, understands your heart, and your love for your daughter. There is nothing wrong in that. May His unfailing love bring you comfort until you can rejoin your girls. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Praying in Tennessee...
Praying for you all, I wish I knew something better to say.
Beth
My heart is breaking over this news. God has saved this sweet baby so many times and I am praying -- and pleading -- for Him to do it once again. I pray that things work out for you to get to Omaha quickly. I can't imagine the stress you are dealing with right now as you want -- and need -- to be two places at the same time. Our family will be on our knees tonight lifting yours in prayer. I pray you and Trish are able to get some rest, and yet I'm sure it is next to impossible for sleep to come. God be with you.
Martha
Standing with you in the gap for your little pickle...Laurie
Dave & Trish - I am so sorry for the direction that Ashley has turned. However, God knows your hearts and he knows that you love that baby so very much. We are praying for God's will and a wonderful miracle that will bring peace and health to that beautiful baby girl. I am here for you and I am only a phone call away if you need ANYTHING!!!
Praying and asking God to intercede on Ashley's behalf. He loves her so! We are praying!
Love,
holly
I think pleading with the Father is absolutely fine and appropriate when it's the well-being of your baby girl you're talking about! And as you said, you're not alone in crying out for God to reach down and heal her. Count on my prayers continuing throughout the night...
Sometimes words are not needed Dave, God is in ultimate control. It is hard to fathom the why's of what your precious Ashley has to go through and I certainly do not know why difficult things happen to great people but I do know that there is a reason why God chose your family and I pray he would reach down tonight and heal Ashley's little body. I know you long to be with Trish and Ashley and must be terribly torn. I pray for a peace for you that passes all understanding tonight.
Trish I am praying for you this evening as well.
Yes, I will continue to pray for you and your family. Love, Stephanie
Oh how my heart aches for you all! Praying, praying and still praying.
Angela
Dave: I am praying every minute I can think of for Ashley and the whole situation. My heart just breaks for you folks. Know I love you and pray for you daily.
Shari
Praying...My heart aches for you, sensing the desperation in your latest post to be with your baby and your wife. I pray for God's intervention at this very moment, His hand guiding the doctors, comforting your family, bringing comfort and peace to Ash.
So few words, so many prayers.
I'm offering up every prayer I can, for her, and for all of you.
David,
I just finished praying with Morgan and we spent a considerable amount of time praying very specifically for Ashley. I will be up much of the night b/c the boys are sick and I will be praying continually for Ashley. For you. For Trish. I am so glad He hears us all at once. That we don't have to take turns or "wait" for God to hear us. That He understands every language and even our hearts when we DO run out of words. He knows. What's that verse - about how the Holy Spirit groans our petitions for us when we don't even know what to pray. I wish I could help you tangibly. But I will plead tonight with you. I love you. --Nikki
Oh this grieves my heart! PLEASE know that we are on our knees for sweet Ashley! We are on our knees for Trish and you - for Blake and Allie! I am SO sorry that you guys are walking through this - may you feel His arms holding you so tight - may He just love on you all tonight - may He reach down and touch each of you - flooding you with His peace. I wrote a card for my sister today - I put this verse in it - I hope that it offers some comfort for you tonight!
Isaiah 40:11
He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young
It sounds like Dave's most pressing need right now is to be in Omaha with Trish and Ashley. Does anyone out there know of someone with a plane who would be willing to fly Dave to Omaha tonight? Anyone?
Holy Spirit, intercede for us. Hear our groanings and whisper to the Father that we need a miracle for Ash! Draw near to her. Strengthen her lungs. Work a miracle and we will give you all the praise and glory for it!
Bless her mom and dad Lord. Fill them with your peace that passes all understanding. In the strong name of Jesus I ask and thank you in advance for your answer. Amen.
Love thru yet another tough night
Val
NC
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Roman 12:12
Praying in Illinois for your family.
AJ
Words can not begin to explain what I felt as I read this post tonight. I am praying for your child and you as the hours go by. Please know that God understand where you are and is kneeling down to hold all of you tonight. Rest in his arms and know he is in control.
I wish there was something else I could do for you. I am praying...
Praying without ceasing...Mistie
praying in oklahoma....
I just rocked my little guy to sleep, and as I sat there in the dark, I prayed for your baby girl. Please know that you are being lifted up in your dark hour.
d
Praying for a miracle. You have a community of people from all over this country covering you in prayer tonight!
-Chris
Praying for you and your precious daughter, that you are able to find some peace and healing...I am in Lincoln, Nebraska, which is closer than Texas. If there is something I can do, I would be more than happy to help--though you don't know me, all you'd have to do is say the word, and I'd be there for Trish. I am a mom who has a son with special medical needs, so I have a bit of an idea of what you're facing--though no one can feel your pain the way you do right now. At any rate, please know that there are legions of people out here, praying and offering whatever we can...
Karen in Lincoln, Nebraska
Dave, Please know that we are praying for Ashley to be healed. We need God to intervene right now on her behalf.
I am so sorry for the desperation you feel needing to be in two places at the same time, but especially with Trish and Ashley right now. Praying you can get there soon and asking the Lord for a miracle here. We are pleading on your behalf Dave, and the spirit groans for you to the Lord when you have no words to express your heart. He hears and I pray His peace over you and Trish tonight.
I pray for you to be there with them soon.
Laurie in Ca.
Begging and pleading with you for the precious life of your daughter.
ashley
Praying for Ashley and each one of you tonight... compassion flooded through me as I read the happenings of of the last few days while I was out of town. Imagining how I would feel in your shoes and what it would mean to me to have others praying from the depths of their heart. Know that I will be praying with the same depth as tho you were my own family.
As Nikki mentioned... I too am so glad that we dont have to take turns or wait for God to hear us. And how the Holy Spirit is making intercession with groanings through us that we know not what we should pray....
Romans 8:26
My 2 little ones have had high fevers today and I will be praying through the night too as I wake to take care of them. Praying for you all and looking for good news on the horizon -- it is an honor to stand together in the gap praying for Ashley and each one of you. Know that God is right there whether you feel Him close or far away. Nothing is too big for our God, as you so well know!
Cari... praying in Natchitoches, LA
Praying very hard for you right now. You are not alone, He is right there with you, as well as with Trish and Ashley! Cast all your burdens upon Him.
Jill in Nebraska
I am so sorry you are all hurting tonight. I am praying for you all, and for all that is in your hearts.
~Amanda
In constant prayer for Ashley and all of you. Lou Ann
Praying and waiting upon the Lord...Please God help this tiny pickle!! We need You and beg you to lift this family in Your arms. Please Father! Colleen
We are praying that God will give Baby Ashley the much needed strength to get back to you all. As a mother of two little girls, one of them Ashley's age, I can not bear the thought of losing one of them. Please know that your family is being lifted up constantly and we are praying for a miracle for your baby girl. She is loved so much by many all around the world and she has taught us how to love unconditionally, and never to take a moment with your family for granted. It is a privilege to hold you before our Father in prayer.
The Waddle Family
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
praying
Praying hard, Dave. I hope you get to Omaha soon. I am lifting you up to him. Ashley is a fighter. She has a great spirit. I am praying she will be playing Itsy Bitsy with you soon.
Praying for you all. .
krista
Praying for another miracle. The Lord has always come through and Ashley is a little fighter. May God bless her and heal her little lungs. Praying for you to get to Omaha soon to be with your girls. Praying for strength for your family. May God bless you all tonight.
I am pleading with you! Hundreds more are praying and you don't even know. The Lord will hear our cries.
Prayers are going out for sweet Ashley!
Trish, please give me a call and I can be there with you. I am available any hour of the night so please just call - I don't want you to be alone if things are tough tonight. Lou Ann
We will not stop praying.
PRAYING GOD'S PERFECT WILL FOR YOUR FAMILY! MY HEART GOES OUT TO EACH OF YOU! SUSAN
Pleading with you to our Heavenly Father that He will touch Ashley tonight and heal her lungs and her body. May He continue to give you and Trish strength as you face each and every new challenge. Continuing to pray with so many for you and your precious family. I pray for Blake and Allie too...I know they are worried!
There is no wrong way to pray, Dave. Much love and prayer. gretchen
Praying for sweet Ash. Praying for breath in her little lungs. Praying for calm and peace for your family.
With Love,
William's Mom
praying and hoping...
I am so sorry Dave you are going through this alone at home. I cannot imagine what this is like for you. God is good and He has her in His hands.
I am praying for miracle tonight.
Praying without ceasing.
Can't get her off my mind - praying for all of y'all
praying for your baby girl tonight as I do eveyday! I hope to read better news later tonight. With Love,
Rose
We are praying for you to get there soon to be with Trish and Ashley. Praying for Trish to feel God's presence in the room with her right now. Praying for comfort for Blake and Allie at this time.
Rachel in PA
Praying for Ash and her mommy and daddy tonight. . my heart is broken for what you guys are going thru. I wish I could do more but praying is all I know to do. Chan
Dave,
I am so very sorry! What a cross this is for you now. I am so sorry.
I will be up so much tonight praying and thinking of you all. We have never met, but we have a lasting bond in our faith in God. So in that sense, we are family.
Love, Pam
http://www.angelflight.com
I am keeping you all in prayer but if you need a flight tomorrow please contact these wonderful people first thing in the morning.
There is NO charge to fly you to be with Ashley.
Angel Flight has taken my husband and I to Mayo Clinic many times and they are the most compassionate "angels" flying in the sky!
Lifting you all up in prayer.
Praying before I even read the post. My heart breaks for your family, but I know God will take care of you all.
Oh Dave I'm very sorry to hear this. I'm so very sorry for your grief & stress at this time. I pray that you might find some peace somehow. I am praying for Ashley's quick recovery.
I pray that you will be able to get a flight to Omaha & be with your girls. Hang in there Dave. I wish I knew the perfect words for you both. All I can really say is I'm praying and will not stop!
May God hold you in His arms and give you & Trish well needed comfort & love.
~Okla
Praying for each of you as you struggle with this development in Ashley's life. We've never met & probably will never have the chance to, but you are in our thoughts each day. Blessings for a peaceful night & a renewed hopeful day tomorrow.
Dave & Trish,
I cannot stop thinking about your posts! I know there is deep emotion & turmoil going on right now. I'm SO VERY VERY SORRY for your grief. I just had to comment again. I want you both to know that I am still praying and will be up late tonight praying for sweet Ashley and for you both. Dave I pray that you might find peace & a flight to Omaha!!
Ashley is a fighter and I just know she is STILL fighting!
May God Bless you all tonight and always.
Broken hearted & still praying in Okla
Praying for your sweet Ashely.
God Bless,
Julie
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