Guest guest Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 A village for all of us - why Liz, Margaret, Desi, Cyndi, , Char, Leah, , , , Shane, Irene, Ilene, Kris, Joann, Joan and all of our group - whether you hear every day or are here sometimes - we are a village - connected by our computers and holding each other up and holding each other close. Neither religion, demographics, age, size, depth, marital connection or kind of manifestation of our kid's disability change the fact that we matter to each other - we are a family. We all grieve together with Leah as we prepare to say goodbye to Ahston. It has been a long and rocky road, but some great times as well. And who will ever forget the joy of things that delight Ahston as shared with us thru Leah?? Beautiful at her prom and other occasions when and where she got to show her Queenliness! On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 11:16 AM, Liz DeSantis wrote: > ** > > > Leah just called me. They don't expect Ashton to make it through the day. > Please pray Ash will rest in peace................. I am heartbroken... > > -- > Liz DeSantis " The person who follows the crowd will usually get no further > than the crowd. The one who walks alone is likely to find himself in places > no one has ever been before. " > > " Creativity in living is not without its attendant difficulties, for > peculiarity breeds contempt. And the unfortunate thing about being ahead of > your time is that when people finally realize you were right, they'll say > it was obvious all along. " ---Temple Grandin > " Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold > it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's > true strength. " - Reeves > " Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can > understand persistence. " - Hal Borland > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Sara: So true and very well phrased!!! Liz > ** > > > A village for all of us - why Liz, Margaret, Desi, Cyndi, , Char, > Leah, , , , Shane, Irene, Ilene, Kris, Joann, Joan and all > of our group - whether you hear every day or are here sometimes - we are a > village - connected by our computers and holding each other up and holding > each other close. Neither religion, demographics, age, size, depth, > marital connection or kind of manifestation of our kid's disability change > the fact that we matter to each other - we are a family. > > We all grieve together with Leah as we prepare to say goodbye to Ahston. > It has been a long and rocky road, but some great times as well. And who > will ever forget the joy of things that delight Ahston as shared with us > thru Leah?? Beautiful at her prom and other occasions when and where she > got to show her Queenliness! > > On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 11:16 AM, Liz DeSantis <lizdesantis98@... > >wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > > Leah just called me. They don't expect Ashton to make it through the day. > > Please pray Ash will rest in peace................. I am heartbroken... > > > > -- > > Liz DeSantis " The person who follows the crowd will usually get no further > > than the crowd. The one who walks alone is likely to find himself in > places > > no one has ever been before. " > > > > " Creativity in living is not without its attendant difficulties, for > > peculiarity breeds contempt. And the unfortunate thing about being ahead > of > > your time is that when people finally realize you were right, they'll say > > it was obvious all along. " ---Temple Grandin > > " Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to > hold > > it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's > > true strength. " - Reeves > > " Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I > can > > understand persistence. " - Hal Borland > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 God bless them with peace and comfort and understanding. So hard. Especially the holiday. They will remain in my prayers. I am reminded by the comforting words of the Collin Raye song " She's with me. "  Check out the video on youtube.  " She’s with me I proudly tell the maitre de as we arrive He seems surprised In a clumsy moment as he looks for room, for her blessed chair A table stares, and their eyes show only pity as they try to sympathize Oh, how difficult that must be, look away Day after day, they’ll never see, the joy you bring Only happy at the times I know that she’s with me " " I wear it like a badge of honor at the mall I hear her call, the only way that she is able with a cry Time to go bye bye, she can’t say why Maybe tired, maybe hurting, God I wish that I could tell Do I ever make her happy for awhile To see her smile, makes my week, "  " Though she can’t speak, She let’s me know she feels my love when she’s with me " " I know just what heaven looks like when I see that perfect face For no other mortal heart could be so fair I myself so weak and weary, so imperfect as a man How could I be the one you chose to care for our girl Never done a single deed to earn the right to share her light Though it’s such a painful road we walk each day Lord you have your ways, this I pray On the day I stand before you, she’ll stand right by my side When you look upon me, head hung down in shame I’ll feel the blame, she’ll look at me, And then she’ll speak, in that precious voice Don’t worry ‘bout him my lord, cuz you see, He’s with me "  Shedding a tear for you and a big hug for your precious Ashton as I watch this video... Shane Avery father of , age 11 ________________________________ To: DS-AUTISM < > Sent: Friday, November 25, 2011 11:16 AM Subject: Ashton..  Leah just called me. They don't expect Ashton to make it through the day. Please pray Ash will rest in peace................. I am heartbroken... -- Liz DeSantis " The person who follows the crowd will usually get no further than the crowd. The one who walks alone is likely to find himself in places no one has ever been before. " " Creativity in living is not without its attendant difficulties, for peculiarity breeds contempt. And the unfortunate thing about being ahead of your time is that when people finally realize you were right, they'll say it was obvious all along. " ---Temple Grandin " Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength. " - Reeves " Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can understand persistence. " - Hal Borland [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Shane: SO beautiful! I posted this on FB as well! On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 12:07 PM, Shane Avery MD wrote: > ** > > > God bless them with peace and comfort and understanding. So hard. > Especially the holiday. They will remain in my prayers. I am reminded by > the comforting words of the Collin Raye song " She's with me. " Check out > the video on youtube. > > " She’s with me > I proudly tell the maitre de as we arrive > He seems surprised > In a clumsy moment as he looks for room, for her blessed chair > A table stares, and their eyes show only pity > as they try to sympathize > Oh, how difficult that must be, look away > Day after day, they’ll never see, the joy you bring > Only happy at the times I know that she’s with me " > " I wear it like a badge of honor at the mall > I hear her call, the only way that she is able with a cry > Time to go bye bye, she can’t say why > Maybe tired, maybe hurting, God I wish that I could tell > Do I ever make her happy for awhile > To see her smile, makes my week, " > > " Though she can’t speak, > She let’s me know she feels my love when she’s with me " > > " I know just what heaven looks like when I see that perfect face > For no other mortal heart could be so fair > I myself so weak and weary, so imperfect as a man > How could I be the one you chose to care for our girl > Never done a single deed to earn the right to share her light > Though it’s such a painful road we walk each day > Lord you have your ways, this I pray > On the day I stand before you, she’ll stand right by my side > When you look upon me, head hung down in shame > I’ll feel the blame, she’ll look at me, > And then she’ll speak, in that precious voice > Don’t worry ‘bout him my lord, cuz you see, > He’s with me " > > > > Shedding a tear for you and a big hug for your precious Ashton as I watch > this video... > > Shane Avery > father of , age 11 > > > ________________________________ > > To: DS-AUTISM < > > Sent: Friday, November 25, 2011 11:16 AM > Subject: Ashton.. > > > > > Leah just called me. They don't expect Ashton to make it through the day. > Please pray Ash will rest in peace................. I am heartbroken... > > -- > Liz DeSantis " The person who follows the crowd will usually get no further > than the crowd. The one who walks alone is likely to find himself in places > no one has ever been before. " > > " Creativity in living is not without its attendant difficulties, for > peculiarity breeds contempt. And the unfortunate thing about being ahead of > your time is that when people finally realize you were right, they'll say > it was obvious all along. " ---Temple Grandin > " Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold > it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's > true strength. " - Reeves > " Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can > understand persistence. " - Hal Borland > > [Non-text > portions of this message have been removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I am just reading some of these posts. I only read Margaret's post last night. I am crushed to read this and am feeling so helpless. Please keep us posted. Let me know if there is something I can do. Charlyne > ** > > > Leah just called me. They don't expect Ashton to make it through the day. > Please pray Ash will rest in peace................. I am heartbroken... > > -- > Liz DeSantis " The person who follows the crowd will usually get no further > than the crowd. The one who walks alone is likely to find himself in places > no one has ever been before. " > > " Creativity in living is not without its attendant difficulties, for > peculiarity breeds contempt. And the unfortunate thing about being ahead of > your time is that when people finally realize you were right, they'll say > it was obvious all along. " ---Temple Grandin > " Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold > it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's > true strength. " - Reeves > " Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can > understand persistence. " - Hal Borland > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Hey, Char! I will...as soon as I hear from Leah, I will let the world know! =( Liz > ** > > > I am just reading some of these posts. I only read Margaret's post last > night. I am crushed to read this and am feeling so helpless. Please keep us > posted. Let me know if there is something I can do. > Charlyne > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > Leah just called me. They don't expect Ashton to make it through the day. > > > Please pray Ash will rest in peace................. I am heartbroken... > > > > > > -- > > > Liz DeSantis " The person who follows the crowd will usually get no further > > > than the crowd. The one who walks alone is likely to find himself in > places > > > no one has ever been before. " > > > > > > " Creativity in living is not without its attendant difficulties, for > > > peculiarity breeds contempt. And the unfortunate thing about being ahead > of > > > your time is that when people finally realize you were right, they'll say > > > it was obvious all along. " ---Temple Grandin > > > " Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to > hold > > > it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's > > > true strength. " - Reeves > > > " Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I > can > > > understand persistence. " - Hal Borland > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Liz, THank you for keeping us all posted regarding Ashton. My heart is so sad for Leah and her precious girl. It is beyond painful and makes no sense, like so much of life. I will continue my prayers for this wonderful family. Best, > To: > From: lizdesantis98@... > Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:35:07 -0500 > Subject: Re: Ashton.. > > Hey, Char! I will...as soon as I hear from Leah, I will let the world > know! =( > > Liz > > > > > ** > > > > > > I am just reading some of these posts. I only read Margaret's post last > > night. I am crushed to read this and am feeling so helpless. Please keep us > > posted. Let me know if there is something I can do. > > Charlyne > > > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Leah just called me. They don't expect Ashton to make it through the day. > > > > > Please pray Ash will rest in peace................. I am heartbroken... > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > > Liz DeSantis " The person who follows the crowd will usually get no further > > > > > than the crowd. The one who walks alone is likely to find himself in > > places > > > > > no one has ever been before. " > > > > > > > > > > " Creativity in living is not without its attendant difficulties, for > > > > > peculiarity breeds contempt. And the unfortunate thing about being ahead > > of > > > > > your time is that when people finally realize you were right, they'll say > > > > > it was obvious all along. " ---Temple Grandin > > > > > " Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to > > hold > > > > > it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's > > > > > true strength. " - Reeves > > > > > " Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I > > can > > > > > understand persistence. " - Hal Borland > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Liz, Thanks, please keep me updated, not that I can do anything. I know she has her circle of friends in her town that must be with her. I could fly out if need be after Zeb leaves to go back to college on Tues am. I am trying to enjoy my week with him. He had not been home for almost 3 mos. I didn't realize how much I missed him until he came home. My phone # is if you want to call. Cha > > > ** > > > > > > > > > Leah just called me. They don't expect Ashton to make it through the day. > > > Please pray Ash will rest in peace................. I am heartbroken... > > > > > > -- > > > Liz DeSantis " The person who follows the crowd will usually get no further > > > than the crowd. The one who walks alone is likely to find himself in > places > > > no one has ever been before. " > > > > > > " Creativity in living is not without its attendant difficulties, for > > > peculiarity breeds contempt. And the unfortunate thing about being ahead > of > > > your time is that when people finally realize you were right, they'll say > > > it was obvious all along. " ---Temple Grandin > > > " Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to > hold > > > it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's > > > true strength. " - Reeves > > > " Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I > can > > > understand persistence. " - Hal Borland > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Oh, ...we are family...we rejoice when on of us rejoices......we suffer when one of us suffers. Liz On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 7:20 PM, McDonnell wrote: > ** > > > > Liz, > > THank you for keeping us all posted regarding Ashton. My heart is so sad > for Leah and her precious girl. It is beyond painful and makes no sense, > like so much of life. I will continue my prayers for this wonderful family. > Best, > > > > To: > > From: lizdesantis98@... > > Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:35:07 -0500 > > Subject: Re: Ashton.. > > > > Hey, Char! I will...as soon as I hear from Leah, I will let the world > > know! =( > > > > Liz > > > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > I am just reading some of these posts. I only read Margaret's post last > > > night. I am crushed to read this and am feeling so helpless. Please > keep us > > > posted. Let me know if there is something I can do. > > > Charlyne > > > > > > > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Leah just called me. They don't expect Ashton to make it through the > day. > > > > > > > Please pray Ash will rest in peace................. I am > heartbroken... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > > > > Liz DeSantis " The person who follows the crowd will usually get no > further > > > > > > > than the crowd. The one who walks alone is likely to find himself in > > > places > > > > > > > no one has ever been before. " > > > > > > > > > > > > > > " Creativity in living is not without its attendant difficulties, for > > > > > > > peculiarity breeds contempt. And the unfortunate thing about being > ahead > > > of > > > > > > > your time is that when people finally realize you were right, > they'll say > > > > > > > it was obvious all along. " ---Temple Grandin > > > > > > > " Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But > to > > > hold > > > > > > > it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, > that's > > > > > > > true strength. " - Reeves > > > > > > > " Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, > I > > > can > > > > > > > understand persistence. " - Hal Borland > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I love this, it's so beautiful! Sent from my iPhone > God bless them with peace and comfort and understanding. So hard. Especially the holiday. They will remain in my prayers. I am reminded by the comforting words of the Collin Raye song " She's with me. " Check out the video on youtube. > > " She’s with me > I proudly tell the maitre de as we arrive > He seems surprised > In a clumsy moment as he looks for room, for her blessed chair > A table stares, and their eyes show only pity > as they try to sympathize > Oh, how difficult that must be, look away > Day after day, they’ll never see, the joy you bring > Only happy at the times I know that she’s with me " > " I wear it like a badge of honor at the mall > I hear her call, the only way that she is able with a cry > Time to go bye bye, she can’t say why > Maybe tired, maybe hurting, God I wish that I could tell > Do I ever make her happy for awhile > To see her smile, makes my week, " > > " Though she can’t speak, > She let’s me know she feels my love when she’s with me " > > " I know just what heaven looks like when I see that perfect face > For no other mortal heart could be so fair > I myself so weak and weary, so imperfect as a man > How could I be the one you chose to care for our girl > Never done a single deed to earn the right to share her light > Though it’s such a painful road we walk each day > Lord you have your ways, this I pray > On the day I stand before you, she’ll stand right by my side > When you look upon me, head hung down in shame > I’ll feel the blame, she’ll look at me, > And then she’ll speak, in that precious voice > Don’t worry ‘bout him my lord, cuz you see, > He’s with me " > > > > Shedding a tear for you and a big hug for your precious Ashton as I watch this video... > > Shane Avery > father of , age 11 > > > ________________________________ > > To: DS-AUTISM < > > Sent: Friday, November 25, 2011 11:16 AM > Subject: Ashton.. > > > > Leah just called me. They don't expect Ashton to make it through the day. > Please pray Ash will rest in peace................. I am heartbroken... > > -- > Liz DeSantis " The person who follows the crowd will usually get no further > than the crowd. The one who walks alone is likely to find himself in places > no one has ever been before. " > > " Creativity in living is not without its attendant difficulties, for > peculiarity breeds contempt. And the unfortunate thing about being ahead of > your time is that when people finally realize you were right, they'll say > it was obvious all along. " ---Temple Grandin > " Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold > it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's > true strength. " - Reeves > " Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can > understand persistence. " - Hal Borland > > [Non-text > portions of this message have been removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Hello my lovely and supportive family. Cameron is here, mawmaw is here. Friends from dc drove down for the day, ashtons pediatrician spent two hours praying with me. Ashton is still here, but she is getting ready. She was awake for a bit and told she loved me " big " I sit here holding her precious hand with new orange polish praying for peace, no pain, and maybe she rule heavy liked she ruled her thrown- giving unconditional live to all, setting and reaching great limits tonending the special ed segregation so many tried to put in her path, her laughter, love, and daring adventurous spirit. She is an angel and will continue to be one. Thank you list family for all your love. Leah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Will be praying for Ashton all night. Hugs Leah. Terry Re: Ashton.. Hello my lovely and supportive family. Cameron is here, mawmaw is here. Friends from dc drove down for the day, ashtons pediatrician spent two hours praying with me. Ashton is still here, but she is getting ready. She was awake for a bit and told she loved me " big " I sit here holding her precious hand with new orange polish praying for peace, no pain, and maybe she rule heavy liked she ruled her thrown- giving unconditional live to all, setting and reaching great limits tonending the special ed segregation so many tried to put in her path, her laughter, love, and daring adventurous spirit. She is an angel and will continue to be one. Thank you list family for all your love. Leah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 I haven't been on this list in a while and just read this post tonight. I am so sorry you are going through this. Ashton sounds like such an amazing and beautiful young lady. Sending you prayers for comfort and peace. Aloha, > > Hello my lovely and supportive family. Cameron is here, mawmaw is here. Friends from dc drove down for the day, ashtons pediatrician spent two hours praying with me. Ashton is still here, but she is getting ready. She was awake for a bit and told she loved me " big " I sit here holding her precious hand with new orange polish praying for peace, no pain, and maybe she rule heavy liked she ruled her thrown- giving unconditional live to all, setting and reaching great limits tonending the special ed segregation so many tried to put in her path, her laughter, love, and daring adventurous spirit. She is an angel and will continue to be one. Thank you list family for all your love. > > Leah > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Leah, We are all praying with you. I am happy that Cam and your Mom are with you. Charlyne Subject: Re: Ashton.. To: Date: Friday, November 25, 2011, 11:00 PM Â Hello my lovely and supportive family. Cameron is here, mawmaw is here. Friends from dc drove down for the day, ashtons pediatrician spent two hours praying with me. Ashton is still here, but she is getting ready. She was awake for a bit and told she loved me " big " I sit here holding her precious hand with new orange polish praying for peace, no pain, and maybe she rule heavy liked she ruled her thrown- giving unconditional live to all, setting and reaching great limits tonending the special ed segregation so many tried to put in her path, her laughter, love, and daring adventurous spirit. She is an angel and will continue to be one. Thank you list family for all your love. Leah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 There are no words, Leah. I can only offer my ((((hugs))), tears and prayers to you. It sounds like your angel (and her mom) accomplished a great deal in her short time among us. Bless her, and bless you Leah. Much love, C. Sent from my iPhone > Hello my lovely and supportive family. Cameron is here, mawmaw is here. Friends from dc drove down for the day, ashtons pediatrician spent two hours praying with me. Ashton is still here, but she is getting ready. She was awake for a bit and told she loved me " big " I sit here holding her precious hand with new orange polish praying for peace, no pain, and maybe she rule heavy liked she ruled her thrown- giving unconditional live to all, setting and reaching great limits tonending the special ed segregation so many tried to put in her path, her laughter, love, and daring adventurous spirit. She is an angel and will continue to be one. Thank you list family for all your love. > > Leah > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Leah, With you in spirit. You mention about Ashton's " new orange polish " reminded me of the picnic pictures under Picnic July 1, 2006; there is a picture of her nails painted. The first 4 pictures in the album for the picnic are Ashton with Liz daug Kris, her nails, we all in the pool, and Ashton playing with TRex Margaret's dog. Towards the bottom is a pic of Leah and Ashton. Sweet memories. Happy Cameron and your mom are there with you and you have others around you. Love and Hugs, Louise, Mom to 49, in IL <http://groups.yahoo.com/group//message/113490;_ylc=X3oDMTJyY2pqNm1 pBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzQxMDMwNQRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwMTM0ODEEbXNnSWQDMTEzNDk wBHNlYwNkbXNnBHNsawN2bXNnBHN0aW1lAzEzMjIzMDgxMjM-> Re: Ashton.. Posted by: " Leah Baker " <mailto:leahbbaker@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Ashton%2E%2E> leahbbaker@... <http://profiles.yahoo.com/leahbbaker> leahbbaker Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:00 pm (PST) Hello my lovely and supportive family. Cameron is here, mawmaw is here. Friends from dc drove down for the day, ashtons pediatrician spent two hours praying with me. Ashton is still here, but she is getting ready. She was awake for a bit and told she loved me " big " I sit here holding her precious hand with new orange polish praying for peace, no pain, and maybe she rule heavy liked she ruled her thrown- giving unconditional live to all, setting and reaching great limits tonending the special ed segregation so many tried to put in her path, her laughter, love, and daring adventurous spirit. She is an angel and will continue to be one. Thank you list family for all your love. Leah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Dear Leah - Please feel the prayers and hugs that we send to you across the miles. You and your whole family are close to us right now. Peace. - Theresa ________________________________ To: Sent: Friday, November 25, 2011 11:00 PM Subject: Re: Ashton..  Hello my lovely and supportive family. Cameron is here, mawmaw is here. Friends from dc drove down for the day, ashtons pediatrician spent two hours praying with me. Ashton is still here, but she is getting ready. She was awake for a bit and told she loved me " big " I sit here holding her precious hand with new orange polish praying for peace, no pain, and maybe she rule heavy liked she ruled her thrown- giving unconditional live to all, setting and reaching great limits tonending the special ed segregation so many tried to put in her path, her laughter, love, and daring adventurous spirit. She is an angel and will continue to be one. Thank you list family for all your love. Leah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Dear Leah, My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ashton and all your family. As a parent, I can't imagine the grief, but I think for our children there must be an incredible sense of joy for them as their souls are freed from the burdens of this physical world, like a bird freed from a cage and finally able to soar in the beautiful sky above. Years ago I had a very vivid dream about Darwyn dying. I was terrified and screaming in my sleep, but as he swirled away in the ocean, he was laughing and so happy with a big grin on his sweet face. With much love and tears and prayers, Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry Re: Ashton.. Hello my lovely and supportive family. Cameron is here, mawmaw is here. Friends from dc drove down for the day, ashtons pediatrician spent two hours praying with me. Ashton is still here, but she is getting ready. She was awake for a bit and told she loved me " big " I sit here holding her precious hand with new orange polish praying for peace, no pain, and maybe she rule heavy liked she ruled her thrown- giving unconditional live to all, setting and reaching great limits tonending the special ed segregation so many tried to put in her path, her laughter, love, and daring adventurous spirit. She is an angel and will continue to be one. Thank you list family for all your love. Leah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 I love this too! My heart and soul are bowed in prayer for you...(sob!) Jaylene mom to Lu Ashton.. > > > > Leah just called me. They don't expect Ashton to make it through the day. > Please pray Ash will rest in peace................. I am heartbroken... > > -- > Liz DeSantis " The person who follows the crowd will usually get no further > than the crowd. The one who walks alone is likely to find himself in places > no one has ever been before. " > > " Creativity in living is not without its attendant difficulties, for > peculiarity breeds contempt. And the unfortunate thing about being ahead of > your time is that when people finally realize you were right, they'll say > it was obvious all along. " ---Temple Grandin > " Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold > it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's > true strength. " - Reeves > " Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can > understand persistence. " - Hal Borland > > [Non-text > portions of this message have been removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hello Leah, my heart is breaking for you and Ash. I well remember the weekend you came down to TX to visit with me and my family. God, Ash and were so young back then,,,.,who would've thought it would've ended up like this? Prayers going out to you and your family. xo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Dear group I have not been on for a very very long time, but something told me to check in. I am stunned by the news of Ashton - I remember reading about her wonderful successes in swimming and school. I always felt so uplifted and inspired, hoping that my Aidan would one day have those same opportunities. Ashton's story has always touched my heart - her generosity of spirit, her unspoiled sense of humour, her persistence in spite of (or perhaps because of) challenges and her innocence in the face of intolerance. Leah - you have been an amazing mom to Ashton - she became the young woman she is because of you and your example. I pray now for peace and gentleness for you and your family as you journey this incredible yet impossible path. I hope that the knowledge the you, Leah, have been an amazing example of unconditional love and unwavering advocacy to us other moms out here, lessens your pain in some small way. Godspeed... /diane mom to aidan, 16 near london ontario > > > Subject: Re: Ashton.. > To: > Date: Friday, November 25, 2011, 11:00 PM > > > > > > > > > Â > > > > > > > > > > Hello my lovely and supportive family. Cameron is here, mawmaw is here. Friends from dc drove down for the day, ashtons pediatrician spent two hours praying with me. Ashton is still here, but she is getting ready. She was awake for a bit and told she loved me " big " I sit here holding her precious hand with new orange polish praying for peace, no pain, and maybe she rule heavy liked she ruled her thrown- giving unconditional live to all, setting and reaching great limits tonending the special ed segregation so many tried to put in her path, her laughter, love, and daring adventurous spirit. She is an angel and will continue to be one. Thank you list family for all your love. > > > > Leah > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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