I know I've posted a lot lately, but I thought I'd share this video. I think the hardest part about overcoming trials is continually keeping an "eternal perspective." I've listen to this video on difficult days and it reminds me where I need to turn. (Make sure to pause the music on the sidebar)
"It was only when his faith wavered and fear took control, only when he removed his glance from the Master to look at the furious waves and the ominous black gulf beneath, only then did he begin to sink into the sea."
-Jeffrey R Holland
i love this book, broken things to mend by elder holland... it brought comfort to the lonely and hope to the discouraged.
ReplyDeletejust another of the many random lives you've touched, you really are a hero.
Thank you for that! I have listened to this a few times before and it really was needed today. I needed...don't yield to fear... thank you!
ReplyDeletePlease don't ever apologize for posting too much! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog, and check it every day! You have really made me take a 2nd look at myself as a mom and a woman of God, and I thank you for that!
ReplyDeleteI have this on my iPod!! I even have that quote in my scriptures. Elder Holland has changed my life MANY times. Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the quote at the bottom...what a great reminder! You are amazing. And, like someone above said, don't apologize for posting too much. You are inspiring and we love to hear from you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. And don't apologize for "posting so much." I love the comfort that comes for such great powerful testimonys!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thanks for sharing! I think we are all broken in some way and need our Heavenly Father's comfort.
ReplyDeleteWow I am amazed by your great faith and testimony. I lost my baby girl a month ago when I was 8 months pregnant and someone recommended this blog to me and it has really helped me get through this trial of loosing a child. I am sorry for you loss. I understand your pain and yours must be harder since you had time with her here on this earth. Thanks for being such a great example and helping me through your blog.
ReplyDeleteI am going to be honest. I almost didn't watch this right now because I thought I was in too much of a hurry to get to bed. I am so glad I did. It is just what I needed. I know my trials are so small compared to yours and many others, but this gave me just what I needed right now. Thank you for sharing!!! And I agree, post all you want! I love each and every one.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Today has been a struggle and you have just made it a little easier. My husband is battling leukemia and it is has been really tough. Thanks for reminding me that Heavenly Father has a plan for us and we just need to look unto Christ to be comforted. You are amazing! www.clintandamyjepperson.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI just love Jeffery R Holland! He really takes on an eternal perspective in sharing how we can get through pitfalls and problems. I know that what he testifies of is true! There have been many trials I have gotten through because of his testimony he bears! Thanks for sharing this beautiful testimony and video :)
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Hi Ashley, I am a friend of Rhett. I just wanted to tell you our thoughts have been with your family. Your daughter is adorable, what a sweetheart. It is amazing how such a little person can make such an impact on so many people. Thank you for sharing your testimony and keep doing what you are doing, your family is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteAshley Thank you so much for this post , i needed it so much today .
ReplyDeleteThanks for helping me feel Heavenly father's love through this post.
beautiful
ReplyDeleteAshley,
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me, but I have been following your blog for months. I think about you and your little family often and hope that you all will continue to be strong.
I think that this video was on here for me. I needed to hear these words to begin to heal myself.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and for opening up your world to so many of us. I have been truly touched by you and all that you have said and gone through.
Continue in your fight, you are a brave person.
Sincerely,
Cara
Elder Holland is a great speaker and conveys a message that all need to hear.
ReplyDelete"If you are lonely; please know you can find comfort. If you are discouraged; please know you can find hope. If you are poor in spirit please know you can be strengthened. If you are broken; please know you can be mended. --
prayer and time can unlock the doors to comfort and healing.
Thanks Ashley
ReplyDeleteThank you Ashley - tears and goosebumps..
ReplyDeleteAshley, I have been following your blog for awhile now. My husband and I have two sweet boys in heaven, and Yesterday we were told that our one and only boy left on this earth is very, very sick. Today I have just kind of walked around not really thinking of much. I decided to check your blog and I can NOT thank you enough for posting this post. It is what I needed to hear today. Yesterday my husband and I thought our world was crumbling, and today now I have a little faith. So thank you so much! :)
ReplyDeleteThis made me think of the many, times my children were deeply saddened by something in there lives. At times I knew the answer to their problems and other times I didn't. I just want to hold them, help them and fix their problems in times like this. It's heartbreaking. I can only imagine Christ and our Father, heartbroken when we don't have faith in him and let Him help us when He does have the power.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me, again, to leave my sorrows with God and let Him comfort me. Cause He can and He will. He isn't only a Supreme Being, He is our loving Father. -Brinkerhoffs
I have followed your blog since I heard of your story. I check it all the time and I am so thankful for you posts all the time. They always lift me up and seem to be just what I need on that day. Thanks you so much for being open about your feelings and the gospel.
ReplyDeleteMy most favorite book..."Broken things to mend". I recommend it wholeheartedly. bless you.
ReplyDeleteHey Ashley this is Danielle Thornock, i am married to Joshua Thornock and he knows you and your husband Patrick as well as the whole Sullenger family. i follow your blog quite often and everytime i am having a hard time i remember that it is nothing compared to what others go through and you have helped me in more ways then i can say!!!
ReplyDeletethe reason for my comment is a week or so ago i was watching oprah and there was a story about a family that lost their 3 children in a freak car accident. the mom and grnadmother who were in the car lived but the kids didnt. it made me think of you and your family! i really think you should look it up and find the story and watch it!!! it seriously can help will the grieving and pain and it helped me realize how much you are going through!
just thought i would share!
have a great day!
Thank you. That means more to me than I can explain.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for that video. It was just what I needed. My good friend just lost her 5 year old daughter this morning.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is truly inspiring.
I want to thank-you for posting that video. I am currently suffering from depression and it helped lift my spirits and remind me that there is hope.
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