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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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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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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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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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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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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 Beginning…
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…