~*~ the finished scarf ~*~
A symbol of moving forward.
We’re all moving forward, because we could never go back.
We would never want to go back.
It’s now been a year since things were normal… a year ago today, we were all at Disneyland together, celebrating Merritt’s birthday.
The boys haven’t seen their grandfather since that day. Troy still asks where he is… does he live at the fire station now?… if he’s coming back… if he loves us.
But Merritt doesn’t remember him. At all. Can’t even point to him in a picture.
So we keep moving forward. Healing. Loving each other. Laughing. Making a new normal. Trying to figure this whole mess out.
Wondering if we ever will.
A week from now, we’ll be accompanying my mom on her way across the country, following the sunset and a dream of a new future… a happy future.
She’s already said she’s heading to Nebraska… and that there’s a story. So go, hear her story.
It’s a good one.
Christian @ Modobject at Home says:
The scarf is beautiful, Ashleigh.
My heart is full of hope for your family and for your mother as you move forward following God’s leading.
Despite the hurt and tragedy that you all have experienced this past year God has been glorified by your responses in the midst of raw pain. May He continue to soothe your hearts, turn tears into laughter, and most of all faithfully show His goodness.
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October 31st, 2009 at 8:31 am
christine.I says:
Hi ashleigh im just coming put of the working wolrld to be a home maker not sure how to do it since im also a new believer.
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October 31st, 2009 at 8:42 am
venessa says:
God is gracious. He takes our hurts, tears and pain and lovingly weaves it together into something beautiful.
And that something beautiful is your Mom, your brother, your husband and you as He conforms you all to the image of His very own, beloved Son through this trial.
How graced are we to bear His image!
Ash, keep reflecting the love of Jesus to your babies that they may see Jesus through you and in you and may they come to His saving grace too.
You are eterally loved
In Him – Venessa
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October 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am
Ginger says:
Ashleigh!
Love the scarf! I am so excited for your mom and your whole family. I am praying for you guys!
Ginger~
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October 31st, 2009 at 9:43 am
Shari says:
Love the scarf! I am excited for your Mom! Praying for you all.
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October 31st, 2009 at 10:24 am
LeAnna says:
It sounds like some refreshing change is in the wind for all of you guys. Praying it brings with it a respite that lasts a long, long time. :)
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October 31st, 2009 at 10:46 am
Gretchen Acheson says:
Awwwww… Amazing how something like a finished scarf represents so much, huh? HUGS
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October 31st, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Jaclynn R says:
The scarf is beautiful… and I’m sure it represents much in life, in your life.
I will go and read your mom’s story…there is hope in new beginnings!
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October 31st, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Rebeca says:
Hey,
I stumbled on to your site on FB. Very nice! Like the scarf. Continuing to pray for your mom and fam. Love, Rebeca
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October 31st, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Heather says:
:)…love the signifigance. The beautiful scarf, which was started out by one set of hands, was left with just loose strings and seemingly no direction, for a time it was tucked away and forgotten. But when it was found, the started work with it’s loose and unraveling strings were picked up and worked in by one who loved and cared, it didn’t become a completely new thing…you considered and studied until you figured out how to pick up the pieces and move forward with the original vision- contributing to a beautiful finished work. Love that Omaha seems to hold the hands that will pick up the loose unraveling strings….
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October 31st, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Samantha R says:
It’s beautiful and it surely does signify something!
Keep pressing on and moving forward.
Lots of love and *hugs* and prayers.
May your Mom’s journey be a beautiful one from here on out!
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November 1st, 2009 at 7:58 am
Judith says:
I continue to pray for you and your family, dear Ashleigh! *Hug!* The scarf is beautiful!
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November 2nd, 2009 at 4:10 am
Bethanyrb says:
Ashleigh – I am SO excited for your Mom and the whole family. Her testimony was a blessing to me. Your testimony has been a blessing to me. It seems you write about the things I most need to read about. It’s all perfect timing. It’s all God’s timing. Thank you for taking the time to blog. Thank you for being transparent, for being honest, for being you!
May God continue to bless you and pour His love and grace on each one involved with moving forward.
Hugs!
P.S. What college is your brother considering in TN? I leave just over the border in GA, close to Chattanooga, two hours from Knoxville and Nashville.
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November 4th, 2009 at 6:36 am