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”

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”

Tears in a Bottle

Ashly P Ash As a woman that has struggled to have children, a poem about this desire. Tears in a bottle There are bottles on heaven’s shelf holding my tears and wishes for you someday soon I know I’ll hold you close at least for now I’ll loudly boast All in my bottle on heaven’sContinue reading “Tears in a Bottle”