This poem was written as I sat in the house of Fern and Audrey at Discovering MErcy. My emotions were free, I felt I could be me. And I wondered in the silence and depth of the place about God and how dreams originated from Him. Mystery of His Love – Ashly P Ash Continue reading “Mystery of His Love”
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A Song to the Father of Light
A Song to the Father of Light by Ashly P Ash Every color originates in you And this is why you’re represented in blue The purity from times of old Shine forth in the color of gold Royalty, robes, crowns on High Purple is the color nigh But your eyes, what color are they? WhatContinue reading “A Song to the Father of Light”
Stages of Grief in Inner Healing
Grieving is a critical part of inner healing. Whenever we have a loss of any kind we must take time to grieve through that loss rather than circumvent it. Most therapists agree on grief being a five step process. I recommend recognizing this process not only in death but in life changes, healing from codependency,Continue reading “Stages of Grief in Inner Healing”
Where There is a Will There is a Way – A Story Behind the Story
Many people look at my life and assume since I have survived cancer and survived amputation that life continues on as normal for me. I often am asked “and now you are ok?” with a swift nod of affirmation before I can even answer. Many people do not understand or even realize that life asContinue reading “Where There is a Will There is a Way – A Story Behind the Story”
Disabling the Disabled?
I used to travel a bit with the Amputee Coalition of America to various conferences nationwide. The amputee kids of all ages and disabilities would get together on these trips and bunk out in hotel rooms assigned and organized by the ACA committee. Activities would be planned for the entire three or four day eventContinue reading “Disabling the Disabled?”
Lost Earring, Faith Found
Lost Earrings, Faith Found Ashly P. Ash Faith is something that we hear a lot about in our lives. “Have faith” that you will end up with provision and that everything will work out the way it is supposed to. “Let go and let God” is another term we throw around so easily to encourageContinue reading “Lost Earring, Faith Found”
You know you are an amputee when…
Being an amputee I feel that humor is such an important part of life! None of these things are to “make fun” of or insult other amputee/handicap people but rather are things that at one point or another I have come across in my own experience and thoughts. Enjoy a smile today! You know youContinue reading “You know you are an amputee when…”
Preparing Your Room
Preparing Your Room Ashly Ash We have been switching the two rooms upstairs and preparing one of them for a child. Though this has not materialized at this point we are taking a step of faith and preparing the way. No matter how our child comes (by natural way or adoption) we are longing forContinue reading “Preparing Your Room”
From a Wheel-Eyed View
From a Wheel-Eyed View – Ashly P. Ash I am honest enough to admit one flaw that I have; I have always cared a great deal what others think of me. This has been a detriment through my life, just ask my family. Maybe it comes from being different and an amputee from the ageContinue reading “From a Wheel-Eyed View”
Set Us Free
See Us Free Ashly P Ash There’s a way for kingdom come There’s a way that things get done No one simply happens upon Things are not manipulated by con Though many are blind to see It is the measure of bended knee Though at first only seen by some In the end will beContinue reading “Set Us Free”
