tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post2640881356987466323..comments2023-10-28T08:02:22.273-05:00Comments on Ashley's Story: Why am I still awake?Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507972930307768085noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-54993396404712350042007-11-16T08:11:00.000-06:002007-11-16T08:11:00.000-06:00Hi Trish,It's Friday and I wanted to let you know ...Hi Trish,<BR/>It's Friday and I wanted to let you know I am praying for your appointment with the surgeon today to provide you with some solid answers. I hope your time with Dave is restful and spirit lifting for you both this weekend. Prayers for Ashley's healing continue and just remember that God has His hands and heart all over you and your family, always. He will be sitting in over the appointment today and I pray you will feel His presence and peace right there. <BR/><BR/>Love you, Laurie in Ca.Laurie in Ca.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15599832324966859946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-89609596639058237412007-11-16T06:59:00.000-06:002007-11-16T06:59:00.000-06:00David and Trish,We are continuing to pray for your...David and Trish,<BR/>We are continuing to pray for your family. Love, Jackie and SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-43839007715655350862007-11-15T22:44:00.000-06:002007-11-15T22:44:00.000-06:00Hi Trish,Thank you so much for being so honest in ...Hi Trish,<BR/>Thank you so much for being so honest in your writing. I pray for you, Ashley, Dave and the kids every night before I go to bed. I am so inspired by your faith. You make me want to be a better person. <BR/>I am not giving up on you and Ashley making it home in time for Christmas. With Gods help we can do mighty things. <BR/>I pray that your time with Dave over the next few days will bring you rest, comfort, and wisdom in the decisions you will be making.<BR/><BR/>MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-9080124126938801432007-11-15T21:45:00.000-06:002007-11-15T21:45:00.000-06:00I quickly read this post before I left this mornin...I quickly read this post before I left this morning for a retreat and the heartache I could feel in your words brought instant tears. I just felt SO sad for you. I re-read your words this evening and found how truly beautiful it is that you seem to find the blessings in everything. How you can stay so positive AMAZES me in so many ways! What a wonderful gift you have (trust me, I'm trying to learn!). I'll be praying EXTRA hard for you tomorrow during your meeting. You know how to find me if you need anything :o) (I still think you need to ask if they can give you a BAG of IV fluids and an ACTUAL pump for replacements so you can get some sleep!). Good night. =)AmandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-52743682951176941812007-11-15T19:40:00.000-06:002007-11-15T19:40:00.000-06:00Trish, I'm continuing to pray for that Christmas m...Trish, I'm continuing to pray for that Christmas miracle, and also for you to have a wonderful time with Dave. <BR/><BR/>You do such a beautiful job of writing about the balance between feeling disappointment yet seeing blessings at the same time. You are always real, and I think that's why your readers love you just as much as your sweet daughter. I hope this next week brings in some wonderful changes for Ashley, and that restoration comes soon.<BR/><BR/>Praying for you girls!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03867656058895825645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-63602168921834820582007-11-15T16:27:00.000-06:002007-11-15T16:27:00.000-06:00Praying for your hearts as we enter the Holiday Se...Praying for your hearts as we enter the Holiday Season. You are such a blessing to each of us who reads here daily. Thank-you for allowing us the wonderful, wonderful privilege of being able to pray for you all. <BR/>dDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198082344456465490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-44681882632587008122007-11-15T15:56:00.000-06:002007-11-15T15:56:00.000-06:00Trish,My family and I (ALL eight of us) are leavin...Trish,<BR/><BR/>My family and I (ALL eight of us) are leaving this evening for a trip for 10 days. We will not have internet access during this time, however, we will continue to pray for dear, sweet Ashley and all of you during this time. You are in our thoughts often and we look forward to a wonderful report when we return. God Bless! As I know He already has! TM in WVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-76325213333049331072007-11-15T14:35:00.000-06:002007-11-15T14:35:00.000-06:00I hope and pray things went better than expected t...I hope and pray things went better than expected today. :-) If not, as M. said, the Holiday Inn is fabulous, and probably even moreso than he/she knows! They just completely renovated it into something of a miniature Great Wolf Lodge. It would be a wonderful surprise for them if it comes to that.<BR/><BR/>I know we're all praying for the best today, though, and that you get released much sooner than expected!<BR/><BR/>BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-28023309739192569842007-11-15T12:55:00.000-06:002007-11-15T12:55:00.000-06:00Yes, Colleen. My spirit totally agrees with that p...Yes, Colleen. My spirit totally agrees with that prayer request. We will stay on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-32814648514705261182007-11-15T12:35:00.000-06:002007-11-15T12:35:00.000-06:00Heavenly Father,Please make your comfort very pres...Heavenly Father,<BR/>Please make your comfort very present and real to Ashley, Trish and her family today. Please make your presence tangible. Continue to meet their needs and provide strength for each moment, each decision, each challenge that comes their way. I pray your healing touch upon their sweet child, Ashley. I pray your physical comfort for her. I pray that joy continues to well up in their hearts despite the daily challenges they face as a family.<BR/>In Jesus' name,<BR/>Amen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-9147220554448793032007-11-15T12:24:00.000-06:002007-11-15T12:24:00.000-06:00You guys are on my heart very heavily this morning...You guys are on my heart very heavily this morning - just wanted to let you know we are praying. SunshineSunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698291094595913599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-5471780909539137662007-11-15T12:16:00.000-06:002007-11-15T12:16:00.000-06:00Praying for you all today Trish. I pray that your...Praying for you all today Trish. I pray that your meeting goes well and that you and Dave come away with peace and clarity.<BR/><BR/>Praying for safe travels for the children and for Dave. Praying for that Christmas miracle and for the "special" surprise for kids. <BR/><BR/>Holding you close to my heart and sending much love your way.<BR/><BR/>Love, Jule WhiteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-39142452831487645492007-11-15T10:36:00.000-06:002007-11-15T10:36:00.000-06:00Hold on to your dreams Trish. God placed them int...Hold on to your dreams Trish. God placed them into your heart for a reason.<BR/><BR/>Praying for all of you today.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296895335515765841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-37393021242733984152007-11-15T09:55:00.000-06:002007-11-15T09:55:00.000-06:00Trish-I hope "many people" wouldn't expect you to ...Trish-<BR/><BR/>I hope "many people" wouldn't expect you to "get over it." My goodness, sweetie, you have been through so much and yet you look to Jesus for your strength and find the blessings in the midst of the storm. It's OK to have those dreams of being home for Christmas. I am like you, tradition, making memories is so important. <BR/><BR/>I will continue to hope that a "Christmas Miracle" will come for you and that you can be together at home with your family.<BR/><BR/>The Bible says to carry one another's burdens. I believe that is a special command for believers. Know I am doing my best to help you carry it.<BR/><BR/>You are special, precious, and so loved.<BR/><BR/>Know I am praying for all you need me to.<BR/><BR/>Lovingly,<BR/><BR/>ShariAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-85048528053056883792007-11-15T09:40:00.000-06:002007-11-15T09:40:00.000-06:00*understand*understandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-47994668653645850292007-11-15T09:39:00.000-06:002007-11-15T09:39:00.000-06:00EDIT: that is, "I wouldn't understnad how"Proofrea...EDIT: that is, "I wouldn't understnad how"<BR/><BR/>Proofreading is important! :P<BR/><BR/>- HeidiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-59471995770775996902007-11-15T09:37:00.000-06:002007-11-15T09:37:00.000-06:00I had a thought earlier today - I hope you will be...I had a thought earlier today - I hope you will be blesed to hear it.<BR/><BR/>Earlier this morning I was pondering your post "she is....loved" and it dawned on me that were it not for you, I would not love Ashley Kate. And it wouldn't be because I didn't care for her or that she didn't deserve it (because she does!), but simply because I would understand how.<BR/><BR/>But as I read your love for her overflowing through all your posts, I was drawn into the story and caught up in that love so that pretty soon I loved her, too.<BR/><BR/>Now isn't that the same with our call to display love for Christ? The more we are open about our love for the Lord and let people see it, the more people are drawn into the beauty of it and begin to understand. The more intimite we are with Christ and transparently let it be known, the more those around us begin to understand how Christianity works.<BR/><BR/>...that is, of course, leaving out the love God has for us, which is greater by far. :)<BR/><BR/>Just wanted to let you know God used you and Ash as an illustration this morning to teach me how important it is to "let your light shine before men". God bless!<BR/><BR/>HeidiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-52617455994598396952007-11-15T09:36:00.000-06:002007-11-15T09:36:00.000-06:00Praying for you today as you go to Ashley's appt.Praying for you today as you go to Ashley's appt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-89341487463211127532007-11-15T09:13:00.000-06:002007-11-15T09:13:00.000-06:00Bear one anothers burdens...We are commanded to do...Bear one anothers burdens...We are commanded to do this. It is not a suggestion, not if we feel like it,only if we agree with the person, only at certain times of the year, or only for other people to do. If I was to "bear" your burden, I would pick it up struggling to lift it off the floor. Grunting and sweating, I would be unsteady and afraid that maybe I had taken on so much. If I was to "carry" your burden, it would become my own as I hold it close to me. I would feel what you feel, the shifting, the uncertainty, the fear, the broken dreams, the anguish of missing my other babies, the loss of my husband's companionship. I would feel exhaustion...You get the idea. The possible loss of Christmas at home. I would be trying to juggle how to process the loss of that dream, I would mourn, I would fret, I would cry. Let us in the body of Christ carry Trish through this time as we are "commanded" to do! Let us pray that Christ will lift her burdens even in the midst. In sincere prayer today, ColleenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-68193886114059950262007-11-15T09:10:00.000-06:002007-11-15T09:10:00.000-06:00Trish,Honestly...I wake in the middle of the night...Trish,<BR/>Honestly...I wake in the middle of the night here lately and think of you and say a prayer! Maybe this is because you are not sleeping...who knows. I will be praying from now on that you will get some MUCH needed rest. It has to be so hard trying to take care of the baby with no sleep yourself! God is there with you...let him carry the burden while you sleep........rest peacefully!<BR/>Love in Christ,<BR/>ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869380658771637630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-34439154733533468982007-11-15T08:46:00.000-06:002007-11-15T08:46:00.000-06:00Once again, your strength in a hard situation has ...Once again, your strength in a hard situation has amazed me. It is your honesty in the hurt, disappointment, and confusion that points us all to the Creator...and that is a blessing.<BR/><BR/>We've been faced with a hard situation this week...disappointment, extreme sadness, hard decisions. I understand those feelings even with blessings all around.<BR/><BR/>I will continue to pray for a Christmas miracle. I have my idea what that miracle would be for your family (home for Christmas!)...but I know in my heart that even if that is not the miracle He bestows...He will have one for your family.<BR/><BR/>Kristi in TexasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-17491012820670077352007-11-15T08:41:00.000-06:002007-11-15T08:41:00.000-06:00I am praying for you and your family...really pray...I am praying for you and your family...really praying. I hurt with you on the disappointments and I hope with you in Christ. You are so very precious! I wish that I could hug you but instead I can and will pray for you! SunshineSunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698291094595913599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-44398955046980515712007-11-15T08:15:00.000-06:002007-11-15T08:15:00.000-06:00Trish, I am one who continues to hope with you for...Trish, I am one who continues to hope with you for a holiday miracle, to celebrate the birth of Jesus, who is with you and Ashley at this moment. He knows your hearts desire to be with your family, and you can trust Him. I will be praying for your appointment to have good news, whatever that may be and for you and Dave to feel complete peace through it. I continue to ask God to guard your heart and mind in Jesus. He is always with you and I pray His presence in your new temporary residence is felt minute by minute by you girls. Hang on Trish, help IS on the way, in His perfect time. You can trust Him.<BR/><BR/>Love and Peace to you,<BR/>Laurie in Ca.Laurie in Ca.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15599832324966859946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-31755228242665953322007-11-15T07:16:00.000-06:002007-11-15T07:16:00.000-06:00Praying for today's events to be positive and prai...Praying for today's events to be positive and praising God for all He has done thus far. <BR/><BR/>God knows how important Christmas is to you. Remember how often God is in the details of our desires? God isn't finished with Christmas miracles yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-78078416825973236542007-11-15T06:41:00.000-06:002007-11-15T06:41:00.000-06:00Trish, I can't imagine how hard this is for you. ...Trish, I can't imagine how hard this is for you. I, too, love tradition and I am not one of those who say "Get over it." I will be praying for you today as Dave arrives. I will be praying for your meeting and I will be praying for your planning for the kids Christmas surprise, that you can make it as special as possible. From what I now about Blake and Allie, they will appreciate whatever you do for them. And from their perspective, they will love Christmas because they are with you! You are an amazing woman, even if you don't feel like it. I hope you are blessed in a special way today.Elizabeth Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14713759792598487527noreply@blogger.com