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OK, so I have officially gone crazy! That’s what a week like this one will do to you…a week where each day greets a new city and focus.
So all this week on the 268Blog we have been celebrating an extraordinary story of rescue as we approach the two-year anniversary of Ashley’s death. For us, these posts are simply a way to remember…not only Ashley, but the countless others who have also faced the ache of loss as those they loved ended their journeys here on earth. Some seemed to say goodbye at the proper time, while others never really had the chance to say anything at all.
Yet, I have found that there are often smiles, even in death, and laughter is not uncommon at a service to honor those who have gone. Such is the case today (and all week long) as I actually have been thinking it was the week of April 29th… even though everything I see everyday tells me otherwise. So here I’ve been in my own little April 29 world, only to be informed after my initial post today that it is actually the 22nd! Hmmm. I’ll say it. I am an idiot. Though I didn’t really know her, I have a feeling Ashley would be rolling on the floor.
I apologize to all for living in a clueless state and for any confusion my mix-up may have caused. We will continue to remember Ashley’s life this week, and I will re-post today’s entry when it is actually April 29!
From the blur that sometimes is my life…
LG
April 22nd, 2009 at 11:21 PM
hey i am right there with ya brother…sometimes its a great thing though to just be enjoying life and the craziness that comes with it SO much, that you get lost in the moments and forget the time!
In either case, it just means we get to celebrate Ashley EVEN MORE! What a blessing that is!!
April 23rd, 2009 at 2:34 AM
Yea..agree with nick :) doesn’t really matter which day the entry is posted…. we remember Ashley almost daily. Her life story will always always touch us..no matter who we are..or where we’re from..
i watched Passion: Fruitcake & Ice Cream DVD last night.. i just cried even after hearing like the 4th time! seeing Louie teared.. i just couldn’t hold my tears. My granny must thought I’m silly to cry infront of my computer screen. :) i still cannot help but be amazed at how God changed Ashley within 3 short months..and how Ashley just GOT the meaning of the cross… and i thought there are some who walked into church for the looooongest time and yet remain indifferent.
and Louie.. i finally get to hear you speak on 2 cor 5 :13 AGAIN. the first time was in Passion KL. but you spoke kinda fast and a slow mind like mine takes a while to digest. and before i know it, you’re speaking on something else. Thus, all i could grasp was ‘to be crazy for Jesus’.
thanks to the DVD.. i get to hear you explain that verse again. it answered something I have been worrying abt. Now I know I’m not alone. Hehe. At 1 point I thought why do I need to be ‘fake’ infront of my non believer friends when inside of me my love for Jesus is overwhelming! I have so much to share !! but I cannot scare my oikos away. It was difficult to remain in the world but not of the world. so that was my struggle. However, now I know I’m not alone..
I was hearing you speak dat particular verse on the DVD, i went … “yes yes..that’s me! That’s me!!” I can relate!!! :)
now i know i’m not alone. HEHE so just wanted to let you know that it comforts me and I’m not having “split personalities” !
i love the dvd!!
Love,
Celine – KL – Malaysia
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:48 AM
I’m actually thankful this happened this week because
1. I needed the reminder of just how *Amazing* our God truly is and
2. I’ll be away from a computer next week and I wouldn’t have gotten this timely reminder.
So Christ is in control of our lives (no matter how hectic they can be :D), and He knew this was just what I needed, even if no one else did.
(Plus, it’s such an amazing story we need to remember it more than just 1 week outta the year.) :)
Many thanks for obeying no matter how “blurry” it gets. :)
Leah
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:46 AM
how very human Louie.
April 24th, 2009 at 2:27 PM
Louie you’re not an idiot!
Don’t be so hard on yourself…We all make mistakes; I know I do! (remember -we Are ONLY human!) :D
Even though the dates got mixed up, I have been enjoying all the post!
No matter how many times I hear Ashleys story it still has an effect on me…I feel saddness for what her loved once lost that day almost 2 years ago, and then pure JOY when I think how Awesome and Graceish our God is and that Ashley is now spending eternity with Him!!!
April 24th, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Hey Louie!
Don’t be so hard on yourself; you aren’t an idiot!
We all make mistakes; at least I know I do! (We are only human!) :D
I have enjoyed all the post; even with the dates getting mixed up!
Hearing Ashley’s story never gets old…How great and gracious is our God!
Thank you to Ashley’s loved ones for letting her story be told all over the world! I know it has and will continue to bless many lives!
Thanks Louie and Passion Team for all you do and for sharing Ashley’s story with all of us!
Love and Prayers…
Karahly :)
May 27th, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Thank you Passion and to Ashley’s family for sharing with us this beautiful story! I want to share it with everyone! I immediatey thought of our Christian Family Day we have here in St. Louis with the Cardinals, and how wonderful it would be to share this message to all those lost kids we have come in for the game and post concert/message. I need to find out how I can get permission to do this or have Louie and Tomlin come in! Can anyone direct me here? Thank you, thank you!