Our Ashlee went home to God today. She is now an angel in heaven. We are heartbroken, but we know she is in a better place. She was in so much pain at the end and the only person who could take that away, did.
I feel like she can't possibly be gone. There is a hole in my heart. I just miss her so much. I want to hold her hand one more time. I want to make her smile or hear her laugh. There are so many things I will miss, but I will carry her with me in my heart forever.
The funeral arrangements have not been made yet. I will post on here the where, the when and what time as soon as I know it.
Thank you to everyone who has sent well wishes, prayers and made donations. So many people reached out and touched Ashlee through their prayers and thoughts. We received cards and donations from people who had never met her, but just wanted to help. You are all truly angels here on earth and it was appreciated more than you will ever know.
I want to end this post with a poem someone sent me. For me its sums everything up.
And Ashlee, I know you can see me and hear me right now. I love you so much and I will miss you even more. I know someday we will all be together again. Until then...
I love you.
Heather
IF TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME
If tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see.
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today.
While thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you.
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand.
He said my place was ready, in heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye.
For all my life, I'd always thought I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much left yet to do, it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad.
I thought of all that we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized, that this could never be.
For emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss some tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me from His great golden throne.
He said, 'This is eternity, And all I've promised you.'
Today your life on earth is past, but here life starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, and since each day is the same way, there's no longing for the past.
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart.
For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.
~Rest In Peace Ashlee~
7 comments:
God Bless you Ashlee. We will all miss you. We love you...
The Schroeder Family
Ashlee is blessed to have so many that care so deeply for her. And so, too, many of us have been blessed to in some way have known & been touched by Ashlee -- truly an angel sent by God to give us pause, & remind us that our time here is measured in the good that we do & in the little things that so often go unnoticed.
Our prayers our with you all tonight & for the heavy days to follow.
To Judy: You have raised beautiful, thoughtful daughters. If I could just take some of the burden from you, I would. Ashlee & Carlee have both touched my girls so positively over the years. Be proud of them. You have wonderful daughters. You are a good, wonderful mom.
Heather: Thanks for keeping us posted.
Lisa & Girls
I can't believe that she is gone. Just the other day I visited and she called me Ray-Ray as if nothing was wrong. We are all blessed to have known Ashlee. Even with the few years I knew her she made an impact on my life. She will forever be remembered, for she was a beautiful and wonderful person. She will forever be with us all and be watching over us from heaven. My heart goes out to her family and all those who miss her dearly, you are in my prayers.
Rachel "Ray-Ray" Walker
Rest in peace sweetheart....
Thank you Heather for keeping us all posted.
I started so many times on this, then deleted every comment. What really are the right words to say?
My name is Jo Ann Campbell and Ashlee dated my brother Joey. I am so happy that I had the chance to know Ashlee. She touched the hearts of my entire family, and of course, of my brother. She will definitly be missed.
To Ashlee's mom..... I am so very sorry. Thank you for such a wonderful daughter who had the chance to touch my brothers life with so much love. Your daughter was a great person and will live on in our hearts and in the stories we all have of her .....
~ Jo Ann
Rest in Peace Ashlee! God Bless you and your families!
thinking of you today friend. miss you always.
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