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The Road To Diagnosis
My brain is mush. I hardly know what day it is, let alone be clear of the events that have taken place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. I am definitely at sensory overload and the interruptions to write this seem to be constant. Ashtyn’s first night in the hospital was one with no sleep. She had…
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The Power of Fasting and Prayer
Today was fast Sunday, the first Sunday of the month. Across the country I know that there were family, friends, and strangers fasting and praying for Ashtyn. What effects would that have on the day? And how will it change her future? I woke up at 8:30 to see my mom walking Ashtyn to the…
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God’s Orchestra
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
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Daily Prayer
Ashtyn will need your daily prayers.
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Preparing For Battle
Monday night Ashtyn fell asleep submerged in depression. I worried about how she would feel when she woke up in the morning. Around 1:30 pm I realized there were three things that needed to be worked on today: 1. Ashtyn needed a shower and hadn’t had it in her to take one. 2. She hasn’t…
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As good as it gets in the hospital
I’m sitting with Ashtyn watching Ratatouille and am feeling such joy. Yes you heard me, joy. Joy because of the day Ashtyn had. Joy for the support that surrounds us. Joy because of peace. Joy because of hope. Today was the best day yet. What made today so good? Nothing went wrong. On top of…
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Fortifying and Gathering Reinforcements
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…
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I Could Not Have Planned It Better Myself
In the past I have always been one to plan. For years my Franklin Day Planner never left my side. I then converted to Google calendar downloaded to my iPhone. Each morning I had a good idea what my day had in store. Since being in the hospital I live hour by hour, not knowing how…
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In Her Own Words
FROM ASHTYN: I was at school and didn’t feel well. I felt like collapsing so I called my mom to pick me up. She came in and I told her I needed to go to the doctor. We went to the Holladay Instacare. I was really scared because I have always hated getting poked with…
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I Need Thee Every Hour
Why is it that most Sunday mornings I have the same thought come to mind? “I am so tired. I don’t want to go to church today.” But every Sunday I push through that thought, hop out of bed, get my dress on, and head to church. Whether the three hours at church is remarkable…