Hoping for a better day today. Yesterday they were weaning him from pain medication to get him ready to extubate. Today the plan is to do what they need to keep him comfortable. Sounds good to me. His sweet nurse tucked toys into his hands and arms so that when he is upset instead of shaking, his hands squeeze the toys and it helps to ground him. I am so grateful for such amazing nurses that keep such constant vigilalance so I can sleep through the night. I am also grateful for stuffed animals and blankets. I am grateful for the amazing comfortable blanket and pillow my friend brought last week. I am thankful for sweet visitors from my ward yesterday that brought me chocolate and flowers and bought me lunch. I am thankful for sweet phone calls. I am thankful for my husband and Priesthood blessings for Parker and also me. Gosh this feels good. I am thankful for thankful posts and that they make me feel better. I am thankful and amazed and so thankful for the generosity of people. I have no idea how to thank you enough. I am thankful for family and friends. I am thankful for conference talks and the comfort of the spirit. I am thankful for the consoling words that are exactly what I need to hear. I am thankful I have my journal with me and my scriptures. I am in the process of looking up all of the scriptures you guys shared last week and I am loving that. I am thankful for grandparents, my kid's teachers and amazing friends that carpool and watch my kids. I am thankful for the many many prayers. I am so thankful for all of you. I am so incredibly thankful for my husband. And my baby.
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Carol Rich Brown Ashley, we are thankful for you and your family. I am thankful for the Savior's atonement, for the comforting power of the Holy Ghost, and for your precious son. We pray for all of you continually and know The Lord is strengthening and blessing you. I remember Patricia Holland giving a talk where she described this life as a tapestry where we only see the underside as God creates a beautiful masterpiece in our lives. Your faith strengthens mine, and I know angels, both seen and unseen, are watching over you and Parker.
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Kimberly Knowlton Oldham What a great perspective you have. I know it's still hard...a lot of things are hard, but your perspective is really going to carry you through.
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Kelley Drury Birrell Ashley, I am so grateful to hear the peace and joy and gratitude that is in your heart right now. Your faith and influence are blessing the lives of a lot of people right now, my own included. I love you so much!
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Abby Schulz Stephens I am thankful for you, Ashley. You have always been a great example to me, but this is so far beyond being an example. Your amazing! Your sister is right, you are such an influence and a blessing to each of us who check often to see how Parker is doing. You have such faith, and I am grateful for having you in my life.
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Abby Schulz Stephens Can I share this post?
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Jennifer Bradley Janda Praying that today is a great day for healing!
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Cindy Thompson We are so thankful for your faith and gracious spirit and for the amazing person you are. You are all so lucky to have each other. We continue to send constant thoughts and prayers for you, your sweet Parker, and family.
September 11 at 12:49pm · Like · 1
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Cheri Lynn Denison We are still praying for your family. I look forward to your posts. They are very inspiring!!!
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Kalo N Ulysses Tongaonevai Praying for u all:) what a awesome kid
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Whitney Gomez So hard to see you going through this Ash! I really hope you get to snuggle that sweet boy soon! We love you and are still praying! You are such an inspiration to me and my family!
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Sheri Hartzel Zmolek Hang in there Ashley! Love you!
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LizandBrent Reiser One day you will look back and this will give you...PTSD Look how far you have come. I watched every single Mormon Message, Bible Video and I even started watching Conference Talks in the Hospital. With nothing to do and my brain couldn't focus I...See More
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Jody Lynn Swenson Anderson You are an amazing woman! Hang in there, prayers still with you.
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Stephanie Marston Oh wow... such a heartbreaking day. And yet you are still so strong and filled with gratitude. You are amazing and I pray with all my heart you get a chance to cuddle your baby soon!