Courage to Break it Down – Ashly P. Ash It seems in our society more and more that we tend to excuse our fears and tiptoe around them rather than facing them. We rationalize that doing certain things are “just not for me” or “I just don’t have that personality”. Sometimes we even just nodContinue reading “Courage to Break it Down”
Category Archives: My Journey thru
He Gives and Takes Away
He Gives and Takes Away Harvest from one of our gardens “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.” Job 1:21 This is a concept that has been very dear to my heartContinue reading “He Gives and Takes Away”
Journey of Encountering
Daughter of John C. Duncan, III and Sandy L. Duncan, I was raised on the truth and treasures imparted by Little Britain Presbyterian Church (about half a mile from my home as a child). When I was 4 years old I fell on the preschool playground and hit my knee. After two weeks of painContinue reading “Journey of Encountering”
A Smile Instead of a Stare
A Smile Instead of a Stare By Ashly P. Ash Showing up with one leg missing and using crutches stands out when in public and in any gathering of people. I would say that I “stick out like a sore thumb” but the reality is people do not even really see a sore thumb! OverContinue reading “A Smile Instead of a Stare”
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”
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”
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”
Focus on Dancing
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” (Psalm 16:11) I often get a lot of questions from people in regards to happiness. I tend to be a very happy and upbeat person most of the time. I’mContinue reading “Focus on Dancing”
Crutchprints in the Sand 