Good evening my dear friends,
Tomorrow is the surgery and I feel nervous but also trusting in God’s plan. This is the path He has given me. I will accept all things from Him for I believe Him when He says in Romans 8:28 that He works all things for the good of those who love Him and who were called according to His purpose. I love you, Lord, help me love you more. I pray I show my kids a good example of what it means to pick up my cross and follow Him. I pray I show them God’s love for them and they know how badly I want them to live only for God. I want them to be saints. I fail everyday and pray God makes them saints in spite of me. I also pray 1 day, Lord willing after I have been healed and lived to an old age that, I will hear God say,Well done, good and faithful servant.
I dont want to do this surgery again, I dont want to be away from my kids, I dont want to feel the pain, I dont want to suffer, but above all that I want to do God’s Will. By God’s grace and by His love, I will surrender all and I will accept everything, embrace it, and follow Him. He is my savior, and He has done great things for me, Holy is His name.
This morning, I was able to see a few friends and Father Augustine came over to visit and give me the anointing of the sick. He moved to Illinois a few years ago so it was wonderful to see him and catch up. Im so thankful for the amazing Norbertine Priests and our Catholic community.
We left the house and are headed to the City of Hope Hotel for tonight. My surgery was confirmed for 11:30am tomorrow. Im so blessed to have you all praying for me and my family. Please be assured of all my prayers and sacrifices for all of you as well.
Damien will post tomorrow as he receives updates during and after surgery.
Thank you for everything, my beautiful friends and family.
Here I am Lord. I will do your Will.
O Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything. Jesus, we trust in you.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen, pray for us.
God Bless you all,
Ashley
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