Today I've been thinking a lot about her and the amazing person she was. She was such a good sister to all of us. Of course there was the time she punched my 2 front teeth out and the time we shared a room and I wouldnt stop talking one night so she threw a book at me from across the room and gave me a bloody nose. Even though at those times I probably didnt think she was the best sister, she was. It's actually memories like that that I love most.
Ashley was the type of person who always wanted to make sure everyone was happy. She always had some kind of treat made for us and anyone that would come over and she was so good at playing with little kids- probably because her and troy had to babysit us 5 younger kids all the time.
I got to live with Ashley the last month of her life and it was such a good experience. I am so grateful that I had the privelege of getting to spend those last few weeks with her. Ashley changed so much the last few years of her life and was truly an amazing person. She was such a good wife and was so excited to be a mom. She had such a strong testimony and always had a smile on her face. She was someone people loved to be around. I can still remember when we found out that Ashley might not make it I had such a strong feeling that everything was going to be all right. Of course at the time I thought it meant that she would live. Later I learned that everything would be ok but in a different way than I had expected. I truly believe that it was Ashley's time to go and looking back I feel like we were all kind of prepared in someway for it to happen.
I cant say Im happy about what happened with Ashley but I am thankful for the things that came because of it. It made me who I am today. It made me realize the important things in life and how grateful I am to be in an eternal family. I know that I will get to see Ashley again someday and I am so excited for that day.
Somebody gave this poem to my mom after she passed away and I always loved it:We little knew that morning
That God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone;
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide;
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same;
But as God calls us one by one,
The Chain will link again.
Im so thankful for Ashley and the life she lived. I hope I can be half the person she was. Im so excited to see her again someday and will always miss her till I do.
I love you Ash!
(I wish I had better pictures but these are all I have with me)
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Hi Chelsey!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very nice, sweet post! I miss Ashley so much! I think of her often! She was such a wonderful friend to me and always so kind. I was able to take flowers to her grave on Friday as we were going through to a family reunion with Krey's family. I remember when you stayed with her. One of the times I stopped by while you were there was when you guys were putting together the dresser.
What a cute little boy Ashton is and how sweet he is! Thank you for the memories!
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Chels,
ReplyDeleteThis was so special. I loved it! Even though I cried through the whole thing. I miss Ash so much and not a day goes by that I don't think about her. I'm so excited to see her as well someday. I love you and miss you!
chelsey.
ReplyDeletewhat a great sister you are. what a special post..everything said in it so true. she was wonderful and even better than we know. the best part is...you and charlie remind me so much of her...thanks for helping me to remember her even more!
denise