tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.comments2023-05-09T02:32:06.301-07:00On the Beautiful JourneyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger467125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-71589693335423620642018-11-18T08:38:34.519-08:002018-11-18T08:38:34.519-08:00Amen!! This is spot on, and speaks to my heart, th...Amen!! This is spot on, and speaks to my heart, thank you!! May the Lord continue to bless ; protect you and your family from demons we fight in this daily spiritual battle called life. Thank God He gave His warriors all the tools in the WORD. may Christs peace always be with you, keep writing..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-28736718144300908522017-11-12T05:08:35.264-08:002017-11-12T05:08:35.264-08:00Thank you for your honest, wise and heart felt wor...Thank you for your honest, wise and heart felt words. It is a good eye opener, and reminder, that we must be constantly vigilant of ourselves and the world around us- spiritual and physical. We do have opportunities in North America to choose how we live as Christians in this world. God be with you always.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-60738073022747752442017-11-11T05:44:06.668-08:002017-11-11T05:44:06.668-08:00Amazing read that put things in the right perspect...Amazing read that put things in the right perspective... Thank You!<br /><br />Fr.<br />ClyentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-23113939923170437222017-01-15T19:56:09.422-08:002017-01-15T19:56:09.422-08:00We adopted over 13 years ago. Two girls, 4 & 6...We adopted over 13 years ago. Two girls, 4 & 6. Raising the 6 yr old has been the hardest thing we've ever done. The lies continue to this day. Some of that original hurt cannot be undone despite years of love, help & devotion.This last week she became our prodigal daughter at 19 & has chosen to turn her back on our family. I'm exhausted & devastated. I don't understand God's plan in any of this. I'm broken hearted. I don't think adoption is portrayed truthfully in our society. It is more than tough & we raised 2 bio sons first. I've loved these girls to death. The younger one has been fairly easy. The older one has wreaked havoc on our lives & home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-66216879324026963722016-11-14T13:03:09.479-08:002016-11-14T13:03:09.479-08:00Just read this...and yes...will be praying...Just read this...and yes...will be praying...Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16291683759982667949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-59966816024949140412016-10-06T06:42:14.042-07:002016-10-06T06:42:14.042-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-57530943394503951502016-10-04T20:12:09.306-07:002016-10-04T20:12:09.306-07:00Thank you, Susi!Thank you, Susi!Richard and Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499823165892974087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-62621258699587239302016-10-04T20:03:35.827-07:002016-10-04T20:03:35.827-07:00Standing with you believing that in the vast ocean...Standing with you believing that in the vast ocean of pain our Father holds His hand out to each one of us to rescue us and draw us close and comfort us and heal all our sorrows. Your compassion and willingness to love past that which seems unbearable will be what breaks down the lies and strongholds. It comes at a great cost, but it is not in vain! Love wins.Susihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12484710396677047857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-1609257837142301852016-08-15T10:51:50.757-07:002016-08-15T10:51:50.757-07:00Mary Beth sent this on to me. You are a gifted wri...Mary Beth sent this on to me. You are a gifted writer, Ashley. The Lord be with both of you as you make another major transition. Sometimes I wish God would reveal the future, but generally looking back I'm glad He didn't! If your travels bring you through Waxhaw, stop in and stay with us. <br /><br />Jeff Johnson<br />JAARSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-62783540393868749132016-08-14T14:07:40.939-07:002016-08-14T14:07:40.939-07:00Well, maybe I missed it but after reading the post...Well, maybe I missed it but after reading the post above I still have no idea what you guys will be doing in Laredo! Is this just a move back to the states with a job or is there a ministry involved? Sorry!<br />Keith Wheatley<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-28005677549733941792016-08-14T11:11:37.919-07:002016-08-14T11:11:37.919-07:00I'm so encouraged by this post. Real isn't...I'm so encouraged by this post. Real isn't always pretty! But it's real. I love hearing from your heart!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626150607146478372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-10247416062332473232016-08-01T13:11:41.311-07:002016-08-01T13:11:41.311-07:00I have never met you and don't even remember h...I have never met you and don't even remember how I came across your blog. But I have enjoyed reading these glimpses of your life. I read this post and wanted to let you know that it resonated with me. 8 years ago I was in the US for 17 months trying to recover from burnout/depression. During that time I so identified with your feeling of being where I had grown up and having no close friends. That is painful! Two years later I moved back to the US after 18 years overseas. I remember meeting a couple who had been back for about 7 years after 20 years overseas. When I told them that I'd been back about 6 weeks, they gave me a knowing look and said, "Oh, you are experiencing all kinds of things." He went on to tell me that about 2 years after their return to the US someone told him that it takes 3 years to adjust, "and it is better to know that up front." I made it through those 3 years, with the first two being the most difficult. <br /><br />Also, if there is an Aldi where you live, they have only one brand of ketchup and everything else. Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05818704177362414624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-31410512981958478782016-08-01T05:15:50.953-07:002016-08-01T05:15:50.953-07:00Thanks for being real and not pasting on the Sunda...Thanks for being real and not pasting on the Sunday smile. Love you (which seems a little weird since I've only met you in person once). I will be praying more specifically for you. Please do not adjust to Western culture but teach us how to adjust to letting go of all we have and trusting God.<br />KandiUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00917017984882005997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-4028260405273051502016-07-30T15:17:17.167-07:002016-07-30T15:17:17.167-07:00I don't even know what to write. I don't k...I don't even know what to write. I don't know you at all, but you know when you see a persons smile or you read something that person wrote, and you just feel connected? I somehow feel connected with your recent/present struggles. Just wanted to let you know that your posts make a difference! May God give you peace and joy.Carolinehttp://www.alongajornada.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-39416695810917605382016-07-30T05:35:31.029-07:002016-07-30T05:35:31.029-07:00Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate your open...Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate your openness and honesty. may the Lord shower you in his blessing while you continue to adjust to this new life. Doug & Lydia Caudillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14181627906143823876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-30218780989430549822016-07-29T19:54:35.185-07:002016-07-29T19:54:35.185-07:00Oh man, I can't believe I missed this post. Fr...Oh man, I can't believe I missed this post. Friends, dear friends. My heart goes out to you. God does work in crazy ways and it's difficult when He leads you down a path and then changes the trajectory. Kyle and I have been on this type of journey ourselves. The last 8 months and most recent 4 have been full of anxiety, depression, conflict, and tears. It's so hard to let go of a path that He led you on and then you cling to, not wanting to let go. But His new direction can't be ignored. I really understand this. I would really love to talk with you, Ashley. I would love to talk and pray for you because Kyle and I love you both and support you both. We want to be with you as much as we can, even if separated by distance. Please let me know when I can call you. Love, Steph Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-53403081207611012932016-07-19T05:44:21.252-07:002016-07-19T05:44:21.252-07:00Praying for ya'll as you transition. Keep doi...Praying for ya'll as you transition. Keep doing what you are doing...trusting God and leaving the consequences to Him.<br /><br />KandiUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00917017984882005997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-38920736115122690882016-07-17T19:02:56.696-07:002016-07-17T19:02:56.696-07:00Well said! Praying for you all in this next God ad...Well said! Praying for you all in this next God adventure!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467551372330671980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-12810633928867343852016-07-14T10:07:56.769-07:002016-07-14T10:07:56.769-07:00Thanks, Rach! I'm grateful for the time we had...Thanks, Rach! I'm grateful for the time we had working together. You've inspired me so much over the years!Richard and Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499823165892974087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-18284435074490133382016-07-14T07:47:53.326-07:002016-07-14T07:47:53.326-07:00God has led you guys on an incredible journey in y...God has led you guys on an incredible journey in your 30 years! I'm excited to see what he continues to do in your lives! Love you guys! Keep up the writing. You have a great gift!Rachel Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332966457641499027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-90545451184056639362016-07-13T19:42:15.259-07:002016-07-13T19:42:15.259-07:00Thankful that the LORD has used me to be an encour...Thankful that the LORD has used me to be an encouragement. :)<br />~~anna~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/00810332037766841192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-2691108544539762242016-07-13T15:37:10.254-07:002016-07-13T15:37:10.254-07:00Thank you, Anna!! You have been one of the few con...Thank you, Anna!! You have been one of the few constant encouragers on this journey. Thank you for that. Your words have brought life many times!! Richard and Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499823165892974087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-2754431587721911072016-07-13T13:48:16.097-07:002016-07-13T13:48:16.097-07:00WOW!!!! WOW! and WOW! God's ways are not our ...WOW!!!! WOW! and WOW! God's ways are not our ways, are they? I am excited for you! But I totally understand the reverse culture thing; we've been back 18 months and I still feel it. My heart is still in two places. I miss so much about the DR, but we have no doubt that this is what God has planned for us now. It's strange when God plants something in your heart and you feel it's forever; then He says, "Nope, that was just to get you going. Now, this is the next step..." So glad to see you following HIM! We will be praying for you as you make some major changes and adjustments. (Wish you could totally ignore the naysayers; but sadly, they never seem to go away.)~~anna~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/00810332037766841192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-39579499577645366832016-07-13T12:22:57.399-07:002016-07-13T12:22:57.399-07:00I know you personally understand this. Thanks for ...I know you personally understand this. Thanks for the prayers! It's much harder than I would've dreamed. Richard and Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499823165892974087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-83727808336961576482016-07-13T12:22:27.128-07:002016-07-13T12:22:27.128-07:00Bittersweet, indeed. Thanks for walking this journ...Bittersweet, indeed. Thanks for walking this journey with me!Richard and Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499823165892974087noreply@blogger.com