tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post5075852280008623172..comments2023-10-28T08:02:22.273-05:00Comments on Ashley's Story: She was UGLYAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507972930307768085noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-9806470933227049212008-01-18T13:45:00.000-06:002008-01-18T13:45:00.000-06:00That's the Spirit Ashley! Loved the pictures! I ...That's the Spirit Ashley! Loved the pictures! I second Julie in Omaha's comment. So true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-39581168731044346222008-01-17T22:37:00.000-06:002008-01-17T22:37:00.000-06:00Ha HaHa Ha! She is really so adorable...tough and...Ha HaHa Ha! She is really so adorable...tough and difficult and all! What a cutie! What a fighter! <BR/><BR/>Praying for you all!<BR/>Love,<BR/>HollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794673914973256109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-67326418999043382602008-01-17T21:52:00.000-06:002008-01-17T21:52:00.000-06:00Thank you so much for posting those pics. I love t...Thank you so much for posting those pics. I love them. She is so precious when she is so cute and smiling. I just love that little lump of a grump! She still has the twinkle! I am sure she didn't later...<BR/>She is one smart cookie. Good thing her mom is smarter! Sorry Dave but she has rendered you hopeless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-28452545639638944322008-01-17T20:03:00.000-06:002008-01-17T20:03:00.000-06:00I am giggling. She is so CUTE regardless of how or...I am giggling. She is so CUTE regardless of how ornery and stubborn she is. She even made her Daddy cry? Oh my! Guess she has Daddy on that little finger! Thank you for sharing! She is so adorable! Praying as always.<BR/><BR/>ShariSharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04554314908015066118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-21988834160235297932008-01-17T19:42:00.000-06:002008-01-17T19:42:00.000-06:00Oh my goodness - I'm still laughing - what a face!...Oh my goodness - I'm still laughing - what a face! I'm just so so thankful that Ash is feeling good enough to give Sue all that trouble, but I will be praying for Sue and Ash and their therapy sessions as the days go by. You and Dave will be included in those prayers, too, as always. I love you all very much - see you soon. Love and Hugs to all, GrandmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-83830913954393611582008-01-17T19:06:00.000-06:002008-01-17T19:06:00.000-06:00Those pictures are SO precious!! I wouldn't say sh...Those pictures are SO precious!! I wouldn't say she was UGLY, but I would definitely say your "Sweet Baby Gherkin" had turned into a "Dill Pickle" in the second picture. I am just so completely THRILLED that Ashley is doing so well. What a real fighter you have. I have no doubts that she will be mobile soon. Better get the house child-proofed!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!! TeresaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-29494971597266308572008-01-17T17:47:00.000-06:002008-01-17T17:47:00.000-06:00That is so funny! She looks beautiful; being home...That is so funny! She looks beautiful; being home definitely agrees with her.Elizabeth Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14713759792598487527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-55729949408039831922008-01-17T14:27:00.000-06:002008-01-17T14:27:00.000-06:00Just precious! I don't know who is more blessed, ...Just precious! I don't know who is more blessed, you or Ashley. Thanks so much for sharing her story. You keep pushing her and we will keep praying for you all!<BR/><BR/>Stacey in Cave Spring, GAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-30259090617469381682008-01-17T14:17:00.000-06:002008-01-17T14:17:00.000-06:00What a stinky pickle! That strong will comes in h...What a stinky pickle! That strong will comes in handy many a time, but I know it's not always easy to handle when it comes at the wrong time. Even mad, she is so cute!Amy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142898730112090580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-66196721157866655202008-01-17T13:29:00.000-06:002008-01-17T13:29:00.000-06:00Therapy can be hard work...even more so for those ...Therapy can be hard work...even more so for those trying to help sometimes! It's great to see Ashley's spirit and determination shining through :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-37135668040790872292008-01-17T13:11:00.000-06:002008-01-17T13:11:00.000-06:00Makes me think of how we are with God. We kick an...Makes me think of how we are with God. We kick and scream unaware of how He does things for our good. He makes us push through the pain. And like you love Ashley, He loves us still. I've been concentrating on that lately. I'll be praying for good progress. Give Ashley a sanitary kiss for us! -- NikkiMayhem And Miracleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14397378871900634542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-60263413188727728122008-01-17T12:06:00.000-06:002008-01-17T12:06:00.000-06:00What a cutie--even if she is being naughty. She's...What a cutie--even if she is being naughty. She's a fighter, and she'll need that fighting spirit to get through therapy and life in general. Better gear up with the armor of God, Trish! You're gonna need it--that and lots of Diet Coke. :)Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576409086020993015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-12753583425787331062008-01-17T10:51:00.000-06:002008-01-17T10:51:00.000-06:00Oh my goodness!!! She is so darling!!!! I think I ...Oh my goodness!!! She is so darling!!!! I think I would have been more like her daddy on this issue. I sure am glad she has a strong mommy. It would be very difficult not to let her have her way with those big brown eyes and chubby cheeks. She is the cutest little girl I have ever seen!!! We continue to pray for you guys and stay strong! MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-48474672165421570662008-01-17T10:42:00.001-06:002008-01-17T10:42:00.001-06:00As I read your post I was reminded how God loves u...As I read your post I was reminded how God loves us so much that He does the same thing with us. We go through times in our lives where He makes us do things we don't want to do. As adults we kick and scream and rebel, and I know God is saying "this is for your good, to better you and make you stronger". We aren't able to see it until time passes and we look back on the situation. You are right, one day Ashley will look back and be so thankful that you were persistant with her no matter how much she kicked and cried. I am so thankful that God is persistant with me no matter how much I resist. He doesn't give in and allow me to have MY way, but instead He is persistant in HIS way to develop and grow me.<BR/><BR/>Continuing to pray,<BR/><BR/>Julie in OmahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-44524919610265365332008-01-17T10:42:00.000-06:002008-01-17T10:42:00.000-06:00Good for you--upping the therapy. It took my Esthe...Good for you--upping the therapy. It took my Esther-Faith about six months to grow accustomed to her therapists. (www.hennhouse.blogspot.com/2007/08/with-becky.html)HennHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14211470969275795779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-34507297640191404022008-01-17T10:36:00.000-06:002008-01-17T10:36:00.000-06:00that's one strong sassy pickle!!!!that's one strong sassy pickle!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-36980003160268481662008-01-17T10:12:00.000-06:002008-01-17T10:12:00.000-06:00She is so sweet. I am so happy to know she has a f...She is so sweet. I am so happy to know she has a fighting attitude. She is strong and she wants everyone to know it. I'm praying speaking will go easier than walking.Davis'https://www.blogger.com/profile/06806322953512823989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-48465406671985573192008-01-17T10:06:00.000-06:002008-01-17T10:06:00.000-06:00And once she learns to stand and walk? She'll nev...And once she learns to stand and walk? She'll never stop. You are soooooo in for it! HA!<BR/>She's still cute, even when she's cranky!Domestic Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034924702019610611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-35183922299663767782008-01-17T09:16:00.000-06:002008-01-17T09:16:00.000-06:00I have to admit that I laughed when I saw her litt...I have to admit that I laughed when I saw her little lip pushed out! It's great that her therapist is willing to put up with a little toddler attitude to help Ashley gain mobility!<BR/><BR/>I'm praying for her--and her therapist!--that she'll get a little bit more used to it as time goes on. Such a funny pickle you have!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03867656058895825645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-14490780701927644202008-01-17T08:35:00.000-06:002008-01-17T08:35:00.000-06:00Those "Before" and "After" pictures are hilarious!...Those "Before" and "After" pictures are hilarious!! I'm glad you're a tough mommy who can stand up to that pouting...and the crying...and the flailing... You're right, she WILL thank you some day, and that will be a sweet, sweet moment! (In the meantime, thank God for patient therapists!)Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544930173539144894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-1533868294941035812008-01-17T08:25:00.000-06:002008-01-17T08:25:00.000-06:00Praying for the speech therapist as well :) Those...Praying for the speech therapist as well :) Those pictures were hilarious! We love you all so very much. Know that you remain ever in our thoughts and prayers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-96267871456128062008-01-17T08:06:00.001-06:002008-01-17T08:06:00.001-06:00Oh that face, totally ticked off but never ugly. ...Oh that face, totally ticked off but never ugly. I couldn't help but laugh. Just keep telling yourself that she is a #1 Fighter! Praying for the therapists, all of them, as they get her on a routine that she will eventually enjoy and look forward to. This little princess warrior has been through so much it is only normal for her to closely interview each person to see if they are worthy of her cooperation:) I think it is Dave who needs prayer here:) <BR/><BR/>Love and Prayers,<BR/>Laurie in Ca.Laurie in Ca.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15599832324966859946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-41978705211226807972008-01-17T08:06:00.000-06:002008-01-17T08:06:00.000-06:00What an angel and what an amazing testimony to the...What an angel and what an amazing testimony to the power of prayer! Not only did He bring you home, but look at the joy He's blessing you with every day! <BR/><BR/>We'll pray for the therapists' too! ;-)<BR/><BR/>Val<BR/>NCValariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12889118194966934464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-24475250127071575682008-01-17T07:46:00.000-06:002008-01-17T07:46:00.000-06:00LOL Have you noticed every child seems to have th...LOL Have you noticed every child seems to have the instincts of a guerrilla fighter to get their own way? Some are just better at it than others. Thank God Ashley feels good enough to be a problem.<BR/><BR/>Dave, a lot of that yelling and screaming is hoping you will stop those "mean" women from "hurting" her. She has gotcha'. Hang in there, Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735305.post-54301598852447691272008-01-17T07:05:00.000-06:002008-01-17T07:05:00.000-06:00Painful lessons now will pay off bigtime in the fu...Painful lessons now will pay off bigtime in the future. Good Luck!KimberlyDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09703413352151196546noreply@blogger.com