I was Ashtyn’s scribe tonight as she shared some of her thoughts: I don’t think Ethan and I, or Morgan and I, or Chandler and I, are going to fight much anymore. We are closer now even though we aren’t together. I feel it in my heart. I can feel them with me. I’m glad it’s me doing this instead of them. It breaks my … Read More →
Wednesday night was awful. Ashtyn went to bed around midnight. I turned the lights off close to 2:30 am, and at 4:30 am Ashtyn woke up and the only thing she could whisper was, “Mom, lay with me.” Sometimes she likes me to lay in her bed and other times she doesn’t I asked her, as I often do, how much pain she was in on … Read More →
OK Ashtyn’s Army, we are all fortifying our battlefields and preparing for war! I can feel it! Ashtyn’s Army is increasing in number, strengthening in faith, and rallying in service. Comments are being heard, prayers are being offered, hearts are being touched, love is being poured out, visits are adding strength, efforts are gathering, children are being taught, adults are growing, friends and family are uniting, … Read More →
Today I had a couple moments where I got a glimpse of what it would feel like if I was doing this without Ashtyn’s Army. The lonely feeling caused sudden panic. I could not do this without the support I am getting. I feel lifted by every single communication from each of you. … Read More →
Today was a day that she grieved. Grieved for losing the life she once knew. It was a day of sorrow for not being able to go home. It was a day of stress with all the medications, vital signs, medical talk, and being attached to an IV pole … Read More →
Wednesday January 30th started with a prayer. “Heavenly Father, thou knows Ashtyn has missed school and has been sick for a couple of weeks. She has been pale and has had very little energy. Last night my mom called to pass on a message from my dad that he really feels Ashtyn needs to see a doctor. You know how my dad is. He isn’t … Read More →
