Lauren Ashley’s Recent Diagnosis (Aug 12, 2009)
Posted on: January 15, 2010
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Time to band together once more
Dearest all,
During the last 18 months I felt it necessary to concentrate on Lauren-Ashley’s schooling as well as my own and our family. I come with many great and cherished memories over the last 18 monts of watching our precious girl grow (literally – she is now just a smidge over 5 feet tall, wears a size 8 shoe, has beautiful dark brown long hair with bangs, sports her own
style in clothes and shoes ( from converse to wedgies), not to mention a little makeup for her beautiful brown eyes and some lip gloss. She has stood by her oldest brother at his wedding and welcomed the most wonderful nephew who adores her most times over any of us except mom and dad – and to hear them tell it – including them. She continues to develop great relationships
with her brothers, new sister and future sisters and never can get enough of them. She has thrived working out at CALM with all “her animals” , loves her youth group, children’s church position and has even considered joining the church’s hip-hop group ( go-figure). She continues to develope her relationship with God and knows He has a plan for her. She spends time with and cherishes her friends,family and her animals. She has attended Christian cocerts, learned sign language, go
t a “paisley” custom painted beach bike, skateboarded, swam, played basketball and given her oldest brother foot massages ( for money of course ). She attended holiday parties, enjoyed family gatherings and Oh, did I mention adores her nephew? She has just been enjoying each and every day to its fullest which also included her first driving lesson in her brother’s huge diesel 25
0 extra-cab truck -one in which I need a stepladder to get into. We have had a wonderful summer and have been preparing for this years school schedule. When squeezing the last bit of summer in fatigue had set in a little more than usual – so to ma
ke a longer story shorter, we had to repeat some regular bloodwork which came back abnormal. We are stunned because we have had over 4 years of great reports. Tomorrow we will be having a bone marrow aspiration and LP to determine if
it is virus or something else. Please hold her up and I will update tomorrow when we know more.
All my love and gratitude,
Sherri
P.S.
Enjoy the new and most recent pictures – our girl is growing up!!!! . . . . . speaking of pictures!!!!!!!!!! Lauren-Ashley got a wonderful oportunity to be an extra in “My Sister’s Keeper” – and She didn’t end up on the cutting room floor!!!!! We attended a private screening prior to it being released and there she was sitting at a table talking during the Prom scene!!!- If you get to see it she is on the right lower hand side behind the main characters dancing in a beautiful g
reen dress.
18 Message(s)
You are the best daughter a dad could ask for . Your strength and resolve is an inspiration to every one your life touches, and it has touched many worldwide. Continue in your faith and know that this is just another bump in your journey. There is nothing you cannot accomplish once you set your mind to it…Keep your eyes on yhe Lord no matter what, LOVE DAD
holding you all in thoughts and prayers…xavier needs his auntie so hang tough girls – ready to do WHATEVER is needed..love you sis Jan, Wes Jen and Bryan
My dearest Sherri and Lauren,
As always you both are in my prayers. I know God will take care of this as well. I miss you so much. Call me sometime.
All my heart and prayers.
Love, Aunt Karen
Thinking about you Lauren and hope you are doing OK. We know you are an amazing young lady and hope the outcome of these tests are good. Loving thoughts coming your way from Utah. Love Aunt Doris and Uncle Arthur
We can’t stop thinking about you and praying that everything will be fine. We love you, Uncle Mark and Aunt Donna
Hey you guys. I hope everything turns out for the best. We continually think of you all up here in Oregon and hope that one day you will be able to see it, until then you will be in our thoughts. Keep smiling even when things look down, there is always something to smile about. Don’t take any wooden nickles. love- chrisie
Oh Shari! Our prayers are always with Lauren -Ashley and you and your family!
Our LOVE to you always
Sally & John Young
Oh Shari!! what a shock! Our prayers will continue always for Lauren-Ashley and You and your family. Please keep us up to date.
OK girls!!! You know that Aunt Liz is standing strong with you … I am hear to walk the walk again … we did this before as we united in prayer and God is still the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. The battle is HIs and not ours … we will simply STAND in His majestic name and with His power!!!! BIGGEST of hugs, Liz
I will continue to lift you and your entire family up in prayer, as I have done for several years now, Lauren Ashley. And most especially this week, I will pray for a good outcome.
With love and prayers,
Carol O’Rourke
There are many things we all experience in life some good some bad. They all have something to learn and grow from. The past 7 years has been an interesting one. Not only dificult but enlightning. Having a sister that is so easy to enjoy on a regular basis is unheard of!! Kinda odd 🙂 Thank you for teaching me unconditional love Lauren Ashley. No brother could ask for anything more. I’ll always love you girl. You mean the world to me. Mom so strong you are. No child is as fortunate as we children are to have such a warrior behind us evey second of every day. Truly blessed is the only way I can put it. Thank you for teaching us to be god fearing men and women. Love you mama.
We hope and pray for the best outcome.
Diane and Les
Lauren Ashley continues to be in my prayers but more so for a good outcome tomorrow. May God be with you always. Love & Hugs, Kathy
With hope and prayers to you all, the sweetest family. Please be strong and know we walk with you and LOVE you. Ruthie James and Family
Sheri,
We will definitely be holding Lauren-Ashley up in prayer. May God give you all his peace and a very real sense of his presence to hold your hearts fast.
Love,
Jim and Audry
Sherri,
My daughter had AML and it has been 7 months now with great blood results. We live with fear of a occurrence of AML. I understand your emotional stress and we pray that God will make Lauren-Ashley well. We will keep praying for all the children that travel this path.May God bless you and your family.
I am praying for her……..good luck tomorrow with the tests!
I am praying for you now as I read this. God is with you.
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