Wednesday, September 3, 2014

I have gained a whole new appreciation for nurses. I am grateful for amazing nurses. They are the ones in here almost constantly monitoring the medications, checking tubes for kinks, watching the monitors and thousands of other things. Sure the doctors recommend stuff, but the nurses are the ones doing it. I am grateful for monitors, respirators, and amazing medication dosing machines. I am grateful for kind nurses, Drs and wonderful Fellows who include me in conversations a...nd are so patient as I constantly pepper them with questions. I am grateful for texts, calls and such meaningful comments. I am thankful for the hundreds to thousands of people praying for him. I know several people have put his name on the temple prayer roll in multiple temples. I am thankful for a shower. I am thankful that my Home Teacher from church that was asked to watch over our family over a year ago just happens to be commuting to LA during the week and came to visit last night with another great family friend. I am grateful that that friend brought an amazingly comfortable pillow and big soft blanket with him and I was able to sleep like a baby. I am grateful that the kind nurses made Parker such a comfortable little foot and leg rest. I am grateful for excellent hospital food with lots of variety. I am thankful for a beautiful view out my window. I am thankful that my sweet little boy is alive and stable. Please pray that the pressure in his brain will go down.
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  1. Christy Michelle Dunn, Kelley Drury Birrell, Tina Winkel Mortensen and 73 others like this.
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    Marne Prettyman Eggleston We love you Ashley and Darrell!!

    September 3 at 11:54am · Edited · Like · 6

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    Alissa Perez Prayers!!

    September 3 at 12:10pm · Like · 1

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    Abby Schulz Stephens I'm glad you're not alone. Your family is so kind to everyone, and you were always so kind and thoughtful to me, even when I didn't think I needed it. This is paying it forward. Your family deserves all the love in the world! I will continue to pray for your sweet baby.

    September 3 at 12:24pm · Like · 3

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    Cheri Lynn Denison My kids pray for your little boy and family every day!!! Your words of thanks are a great inspiration.

    September 3 at 12:24pm · Like · 1

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    Cassie Smith I cry as I read all of the things you are thankful for. We continue our prayers and hope to see many more miracles. you

    September 3 at 12:30pm · Like · 4

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    Ashley Rihm Ashley Drury Swenson, I continue my prayers, and have my parents and sister praying as well.

    September 3 at 12:32pm · Like · 1

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    Jessica Dahlquist The faithful are those who are thankful during unimaginable trials

    September 3 at 12:53pm · Like · 5

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    Amanda Oveson Simper Thanks for keeping us informed and giving us specific things to pray for. Keep strong!

    September 3 at 1:24pm · Like · 1

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    Whitney Gomez We love you guys so much! I am so glad you have so many people supporting you in this. And most of all I know Heavenly Father is watching out for you guys and your sweet boy. We pray for his recovery and for your sakes constantly! Xoxoxo

    September 3 at 2:14pm · Like · 4

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    Laura Patterson Vanderbeek We are constantly praying for you and Parker and your family. May you find the comfort you need each day.

    September 3 at 2:33pm · Like · 1

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    Amelia Allison McCoy Ashley, you have NO idea how much we are all appreciating your updates. I keep logging onto FB to check on Parker's progress towards healing. You and your entire family are in my constant prayers.

    September 3 at 2:34pm · Like · 2

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    Tami Aldama Los Angeles was a second home growing up. I can believe that you have a beautiful view. You are in our prayers Ashley. We are so blessed to have modern medicine. I will pray the pressure will lesson in his brain. Hang in there!

    September 3 at 3:16pm · Like

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    Kelley Drury Birrell Ashley, I agree with Amelia. I look on here constantly for updates, too. We're praying for Parker and your whole family. How are your other kids doing with all this? LET'S TALK SOON!

    September 3 at 3:43pm · Like · 1

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    Kimberly Knowlton Oldham Thanks for keeping me posted. I've been thinking about you and him a lot. You are such a thankful person. I would still like to send something to you. If you get a chance, I would love to know what hospital you are at and where would be best to send something. All the best!

    September 3 at 5:21pm · Like · 1

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    Laura Turner Miles Your gratitude and optimism is truly inspiring. We love you guys so much!!

    September 3 at 5:47pm · Like · 2

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    Angela Drury Stadler Continuing to pray!

    September 3 at 7:56pm · Like

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    Mel Mealey Way to count your blessings!!

    September 4 at 6:19am · Like

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    Heather Conover Sharp can I get an AMEN.

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