You are in our thoughts daily, but especially TODAY. I still remember you at this age when you lived with your mom and dad, in a trailer, at Wymount. You were always so sweet and had such a great smile at such an early age. You were full of life!
Our family loved being with and around you, like many, many others. Our girls worshipped you, and wanted to be like you. Secretly, so did I. You were so happy, had so much joy. You were charitable, so often putting others wants before your needs. You are the definition of selflessness. Oh how I wish I had these qualities. Perhaps I can learn these traits from you.
We miss you niece. Everyday I drop the kids off at renaissance, I think of you. There is a hole left at that school that can never be filled. I miss coming home late at night and talking with you about the latest American Idol contestants, or the news of the day. We miss you in the room we built for you. We miss your testimony that to this day I'm so greatful we had the chance to so often hear it in our family home evenings. I miss your smile! Our hearts will not be fully healed from you leaving us so soon until we are with you again. I'm sure you are engaged in a very important work. One that we have no chance to fully comprehend. We will plug away here on earth, rally around each other to support our sadness without you. We will do the things that will insure we reach the heavens where you are. Happy Birthday Ashley!
