I had been wanting to revise this post for quite some time, and finally got around to doing so! It was originally written in February 2010. I still want to add some pictures, if I ever get around to scanning them. Until then, HERE is the newly updated version of our story, if you're interested. Grab some popcorn... its a little lengthy. :)
2.20.2012
"our story", revised
I had been wanting to revise this post for quite some time, and finally got around to doing so! It was originally written in February 2010. I still want to add some pictures, if I ever get around to scanning them. Until then, HERE is the newly updated version of our story, if you're interested. Grab some popcorn... its a little lengthy. :)
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Ash... you know how I feel about this post :) I have always been proud of you. Yours and Davids maturity is remarkable, and it has been a blessing to be a part of y'alls life together since the day he wore that gray t-shirt. Your marriage is one of the most encouraging marriages I've ever seen- from so many points of view. With how much David wanted to honor God and love you and Cam well that he would drop college football is astounding. He was (and is) such a hard worker and provider, and protector of his family. Something so noble, I imagine he had dozens of jewels in the crown waiting for him in Heaven before he was even twenty. And you? The devotion and pure love that fills your entire being- and the respect that you show him, both when he is around to witness it and when he is not... and what an incredible Mom you have been since 18 (I say 18 because even though he was not born yet, you were still already his Mom and taking such good care of him). It is understandable the weight of guilt you carried about even thinking about abortion, but until someone else goes through that same situation, they have no idea how they would react, regardless of what they've always believed. I'm so thankful God relieved you from such an ominous guilt that is not reserved for a redeemed heart. Yours and Davids parenting has always blown me away, and most of the good parenting things I do are based off of what I've seen you do with your precious three.
You are so precious, Ash. Your family is such a testimony. Anyone who wants to know if God loves us needs to look no further than your story. I'm sure it will be a lifelong battle to not listen to the enemy's lies- whether whispers in your head, looks from strangers, the "vibes" from friends or family... but continue to remind yourself of God's great truths. We are not here for this world or to please anyone in it, we are here to love God, to know Him, and share Him with others. Everything else is temporary, fading; what moths will destroy. Your treasure is in Heaven, and the way you have lived on earth for the glory of God is a testimony to that.
Thank you for so boldly sharing your heart. Your heart is so precious.
I loved reading this again. You guys are such an encouragement and testimony to Christ's redeeming love! I do not think I would have acted with your maturity had I been in your place, and I admire you both so much for your wise decisions at such a young age. What a blessing that you had supportive parents! What a gift.
Its been a blast teaching with you guys in Connections! I'm so looking forward to a fun summer with our 10th graders and their shenanigans :) When I look at them each week in class, all I can see is US at that age, and my heart just yearns to tell them so many things that I didn't learn until I was an adult.
No popcorn needed! I love reading your story. I love a story of how God takes our mistakes and turns them into amazingness and a testimony to Him. I enjoy and respect your boldness in sharing with so much honesty. I know that will reach so many in many different ways!
There is only one problem: I still get jealous that I didn't know you guys from the beginning. haha! Will laughs at me that I get jealous of time when we didn't know each other.
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