Dear friends, I’m sorry we haven’t posted an update in a couple days. Things have been busy. I want to first Praise God for all His love and Graces he has poured over our family. We are so unworthy of it all. To God be the glory now and forever! We have settled in nicely at my parents house. I’m so grateful to them for providing us with a room and going above and beyond to serve us and help with kids with no warning. They have been incredible. Allowing visitors anytime so don’t hesitate to come, driving kids to snd from school, work, and events, making meals for Damien and me, just serving us in any way they can all day. Wow, we are so blessed.
My headaches have become much more manageable. I can handle sound and light. I have been taking adventures down the hallway to keep moving. Yesterday the boys got to spend all day with me. They were so good! I have amazing kids. We made a train and chugged down the hallway. They played dinosaurs with me and cuddled. It was the best. I finally got to shower and wash my hair. It was one giant rats nest. My husband tenderly and patiently washed it for me. Did I tell you I have the best husband in the world? He is non stop serving me and the kids. After my wash, which felt divine, my mom called her friend who has also been our hairdresser since I was in middle school to see if she could cut my hair. This amazing woman showed up 30min later, gave me and the little boys a nice haircut. See how blessed I am! I feel so much better and love my hair cut. The rest of the day was filled with friends and kids. It was perfect. Leah spent time with me sitting on the bed talking and doing school work till 10:30p. She is the best daughter. She is working so hard to help and keep up on school work.
One difficulty that I am having is sleep for a variety of reasons. I cant sleep more than an hour, maybe 2 at a time. I can’t get comfortable, my head hurts, or just plain insomnia. I never really experienced this before for so long. Any suggestions? Last night I started getting little tingling sensations all over both sides of my body. Hopefully that is a good sign! Today Deacon Chris Pagel is bringing us Holy Communion. I can’t wait. I’m going to try to venture outside to get some vitamin D and watch the boys play outside. Nothing much besides that. If you want to visit please call me. I’m so happy and my recovery is going well. God is good and the family and friends he has put in my life are amazing. I want to brag about my mother in law Kari. She is with all the kids including the baby in the middle of the night. She is managing the house and getting things cleaned (which has always been a huge struggle for me). She is incredible and we couldn’t get through this without her. My dear friend Diana has been coming over after work and will be with kids most of the weekend. My second mom and friend Joyce has been coming over almost every day to help with the girls keep up on school work, cleaning, organizing, and anything else we need. God has truly given us a village of love and support, which eases the suffering tremendously.
Yesterday my neurosurgeon Dr. Timothy Lucas called me to see how we were doing. He was so kind. He said he had not received my biopsy results yet but he is OCD and has been constantly checking. He is going to call me the minute the results come in, most likely not till Monday. Monday morning I have an appointment with my primary care doctor and then an appointment with Dr. Lucas to get all my staples removed on Oct. 21st. Things are moving along and I’m leaning on Mother Mary, God and my village to get through. I’m always offering up everything for all of you. Please be assured of my prayers. Everyone is struggling through so many trials, but God is with us and He will never abandon us. I love you all so much and appreciate every prayer, sacrifice, meal, text, phone call, and visit. I will update again tomorrow after my appt. May God bless and reward you all abundantly. Your sister in Christ, Ashley
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