Monday: Found out my dad has a mass in his abdomen, will biopsy for cancer
Friday: Our apartment building catches fire, is nearly destroyed, we have to move now
Monday: Collin's school issued him too much money 1 year ago and they need it back now
Wednesday: It is cancer, it may have been there for 2 years, stage 4
Monday: In a rental car, on our way to look at apartments, get hit by a semi-truck
Wednesday: Fly home to be with family
Today: We are doing so well. But for those of you sweet people who have flattered us by wanting the link to our shop, or the template for Nolan's birth announcement, I regret to inform you, it will be a little while before we get that to you, and I really, am truly and genuinely sorry.
It's interesting how things can be so good, so normal, and so right, and then in a matter of what felt like no time, things can be turned upside down. But what I want you all to know is that even when things are upside down, they can still be right. We are at peace with lots of our belongings sitting in a smokey, wet apartment, that we will never see again. We are at peace with my dad having cancer and my goodness he's ready to fight the good fight and so are we. And you know what? I think we'll win. We spent hours in the Financial Aid office with Collin's school and we are at peace with the way things ended there. And we find so much peace in the miracle that was us walking away from the car accident without a single scrape, bruise, or cuss-word uttered. :)
We can not thank you enough for your prayers, texts, e-mails, insta-comments, wall posts, calls, visits, cards, notes, letters, flowers, food, love, and concern. It's people like you who make times like these seem more than okay.
Life is good, because we're having home made bread and watching the Diamondbacks on TV tonight, and well, life just doesn't get much better than that.
7 comments:
Oh my! So glad you all are okay and in good spirits.
Prayers for your dad, and for your sweet little family.
I really admire you for your great attitude- I needed your example today! So glad you are okay from the accident. Things truly could be so much worse.
What on earth? I didn't know about the financial aid or semi-truck and I'm pretty sure I talked to you Monday!? Talk about trial by fire. More and more prayers coming your way.
Usually bad things happen in 3's... not sure why you got the 'family 4 pack' but my heart goes out to you. Who knows... maybe one or more of these things is actually a blessing in disguise? A very, very bad disguise!
Give your dad a great, big hug and a kiss for me! :)
Ugh, we went through a period like yours about 6 years ago, and the good news is that we can now look back and laugh! And when anyone said "well, it can't get any worse!" we were quick to remind them that it could be worse and then would take a moment to count our blessings! I love hearing that you are finding peace in your situation and are staying positive! Your blog is so inspiring and I will be keeping your family in my thoughts!
Ashley I'm so sorry with everything you've been through lately. You have had a horrible few weeks, but you still manage to stay positive. What a wonderful thing. We are praying for your dad.
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad! I saw you post something about it on Facebook but didn't realize what was going on! Glad you get to spend some time with your family to help recuperate! We'll be praying for you guys! It's always so good to see people go through trials with such great faith and a positive outlook! Thanks for your example!
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