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”
Tag Archives: Amputee
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”
You know you are an amputee when…Part II
You know you are an amputee when…Part II by Ashly P. Ash …You are not all right and you are more than half left …The signature party costume you wear is the Leg Lamp from Christmas Story …You feel you already have a leg up on new projects …There has been some sort of prankingContinue reading “You know you are an amputee when…Part II”
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?”
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…”
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”
Explosive Alert!
One of the things I hope to do on this site is smile about some of the things that have happened to me and are unique to my situation as an amputee. My husband and I were in the Philadelphia airport en-route to Seattle. Now anyone familiar with prosthetics would be well aware that airportContinue reading “Explosive Alert!”
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 