Just wanted to stop in and let everyone know I am still around. Although I am not posting or commenting, please know that I am still reading. I am over 100 alerts behind, but I am trying to keep up with everyone (Nelishia, Jackie, Kimberleigh, Robin, Lisa Jo, Carlene, Hadon, Jill, Ang, Lelly Myra, Gillie, and others that I cannot think of off the top of my head right now).
To say the least, my life is in utter chaos right now. Brent and I are (hopefully temporarily) separated right now. He is living in our home (as his office is there), and I am staying with my mom. My sister is about to enter a year-long drug rehabilitation center. My family is caring for her five year old daughter. My mother is about to get re-married. Our family business (which I work for) is not doing well. The holidays, which are normally my favorite time of year, are coming, and I am dreading them. Hmmmmm, what else? Oh, and I have lost fifteen pounds which I did not need to lose (going through a crisis will do that to ya).
I have never thought of myself as the strongest person, so I am trying hard to believe God brought all of this to me to strengthen ME as well as my faith in HIM. Each day, I remind myself to "let go and let God" and say the serenity prayer.
Hopefully, I will be back soon with some more positive news. Love you all!!!!
23 comments:
I am so sorry (((((((((ASH)))))))) I don't even know what to say! You are going through alot! I just want you to know that I care and am praying for you!! If you need me please hollar at me..I am on but had to hide my name because am being harrassed by some nut case that changes their name constantly! If you need me email or try to im any way! I hate that you are going through this and if i had a wish right now, I would wish it away! Hold strong and know that it will get better although it does not seem so! Big hugs my friend..and when you get to my alerts...delete them...you can check me out some other time...I will be here...only an email away! Hugs,TerryAnn
Wow hun, you are going through a lot.....I came here through TerryAnn's journal and my thoughts and prayers will be with you!
Angela
Hi Ash. My name is Angel and I'm here by way of TerryAnn. I'm so sorry to hear that one of our own is going through such trying times. You said it best when you said "Let go- Let God". It know that's easier said than done sometimes....but I truly believe we are in these kinds of situations for a reason. I will pray you and hubby patch things up and work things out. That your business picks up and you thrive! ANd that your sister finds God and lets go of the "crutches" that she's depending on. I have a brother who is in somewhat of a similar situation, so I feel for you sweetie. I'll also be praying for your mom. Hope everything works out for you. Hang in there....God never closes a door without opening an window.
((BIG HUGS))
Angel
http://journals.aol.com/alilcountrycharm/AngelsArtisticExpressions/
Awww, Ash.. I think about you often, and was so worried about you. You have kept so much to yourself as you were going through all this stress. I'm sure this is just the tip of your big old iceberg.
Well.. just know that you are in my prayers, sweetie. Hang in there. Life will get better. Just keep your faith strong and know that God never closes one door that he doesn't open another one. I am sorry to hear about you and Brent. I pray that whatever happens between the two of you, is for the best.
Hang in there sweetie...
Hugs and love
Jackie
http://journals.aol.com/siennastarr/Hopefloats/
Ash,
Hiya hun it is good to hear from you! I am sorry things are so rough for you right now. It sounds like you are where I was about 6 months ago! I understand, if you ever need to talk please send me a IM on AOL! I have been thinking about you and your family! I will be praying for your sister Keep your head up chica things will get better! You are a strong, beautiful woman things will work out.
Lots of Hugs,
Robyn
hi, i was sent over by thegirlnexdoor! hugs to you and yes, all this WILL make you stronger! I didn't think I could survive a seperation/divorce and I almost didn't. but in the end I did and I am a much better and stronger person for it. However your situation turns out, you will be better for it!
tina
http://journals.aol.com/pippa1116/SteelMagnolia
Oh, Ashlee, I am so upset for you. It does sound like things are quite chaotic and I only wish the very best outcome in all of it. Especially with you & Brent. You are so in my prayers. Thanks for letting us know what was up so we can send good thoughts and cyber hugs your way. Keep the faith - God is your pilot through this all.
Take care,
Dawn
i think of you all the time and i pray things get better for you my friend.
love,lj
so sorry to hear about all this happening to you. i will be praying for you! my mom terryann thegirlnexdoor77 sent me over here.
Trista Marie
Sorry to hear about that Ashlee. I dont think I ever left a comment but I read your journal all the time. I was just a lurker...lol. Well I finally decided to start my own, so feel free to stop by. Its not great cuz im new....
Shannon
www.myspace.com/dragontatsonme
Sometimes we never know our own strength until we are called upon to find it and use it. Spend some time thinking about what are the things that are the MOST important things in your life and in doing so you will find what is worth fighting for and what is ok to let go of. Most of all value yourself!!!
I'm so very very sorry for everything that's going on in your life. I hope you and Brent can work it out. Good luck with your sister, it's about time she is getting help. But take care of yourself. Hugs and prayers to you.
YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS....(((((HUGS)))))) SO SORRY U ARE GOING THROUGH A ROUGH TIME RIGHT NOW...PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY AND KEEP GOD FIRST AND REALLY LET GO...LET GOD...NOT ONLY DOES HE HAVE THE ANSWER...HE IS THE ANSWER
TTYL
KISHA
I've missed you terribly and just knew something was very bad wrong. I know you hurt alot right now. I pray that GOD will just help you hold on and be strong. Thank you that through everything you are still out here reading all of our journals too. It's totally amazing to me. I hope your sister is able to turn her life around and become at least half the woman that you are now. She'd be totally amazing.
NELISHIA
http://journals.aol.com/nelishianatl/WISHINGANDHOPING/
I am so sorry things are so bad right now. I hope they get better soon! Linda
Hi Ashlee. You don't know me but I read about you in Terry Ann's journal. She said you needed some J-land prayers so here I am. Prayers for you! Hugs and GBU, Shelly
You know I love you :)
Hi, I am visiting your journal by way of Terry Ann. I`m sorry to hear things aren`t going well. Keep trusting the Lord to see you through.
Hugs,
Penny
I'm sorry that you are going through these tough times. I know that you will get through them just fine, but while you are in the midst of it, it's hard to see it that way. My daughter just moved back in after separating with her husband, too, so I can relate to what you are saying. Hang in there ..... you will be okay. Tina http://journals.aol.com/onemoretina/Ridealongwithme
Ashlee, I came here via Terry-Ann, I am sorry things are so stressful for you right now, keeping you and your family in my prayers, Hugs Lisa
(((((((((((((((((Ash)))))))))))))))))))
I am still praying that things look up for ya babe. I am sorry you have to go through this chaos, but I am sure you will prevail in the end.
Ang
http://journals.aol.com/angcrewswife/Whilehubbysaway
I am so sorry Ash!! I have been MIA and missed your alert. I can't believe all that you are going thru.
(((HUGS)))
Gillie
So sorry to read this. I was very behind on my alerts and somehow missed yours. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Louise
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