tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32522712387069314502024-03-13T20:22:33.501-07:00The might of the penAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-8749989091934361112010-04-04T10:18:00.000-07:002010-04-04T11:28:33.882-07:00He is Risen!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://oursaviourchurch.org/uploads/2008/03/Donut_Diva_446652687_313f784715_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://oursaviourchurch.org/uploads/2008/03/Donut_Diva_446652687_313f784715_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />First off Happy Easter your and your families :). I told you last post (Jan) that I would share my new years resolutions with all of you in my next post. Well it's now April and ironically two of my resolutions had to do with procrastination and posting more often. It seems that I'm not off to a great start , but regardless I though what better way to renew my resolve to post more than by starting with an Easter post. I think that Easter is my favorite holiday hand down. I love it for so many reasons 1) It's the day to celebrate the resurrection Of My savior and subsequently the greatest gift of mercy I could ever hope to receive 2) The time of celebration is shared with my friends ,family, and loved ones 3)I love the church service on Easter Sunday because everything about it is so energized ; The whole mood is celebratory. More than any other Sunday there is an atmosphere of Joy.4) It's a great time of reflection. There is so much to consider on so many levels. Today I have contemplated: the enormity of the gift that was given for me, what I will choose to do with the knowledge that I didn't deserve the gift but it was given to me any way, how I can share the meaning of this day with others, The order in which I place my priorities, and even my future goals. Each thought allows me to contemplate my relationship with the Lord. New Years is a great time to self reflect as I pointed out in my last post, but Easter offers its own opportunity to reflect on spiritual matters and 5) On a more superficial level the excitement of a new Easter dress is something I don't think I will ever grow out of. To me it represents a renewal. With a new dress comes opportunity as the outfit has the potential for new memories and experiences to be associated with it. It's a piece of fabric that carries a sense of potential with it. In the same way Easter Represents a renewal - a Renewed depth to a faith, A renewed focus on the cross, A new potential for spiritual exploration. Each is a new set of memories and experiences that God is calling us to dive into.<br /><br /><br /> Matthew 28:5-8 = 5The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you."<br /><br />God Bless, <br />AshleyAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-77988034145989940642010-01-02T07:54:00.000-08:002010-01-02T08:32:47.882-08:002010- Time to change<span style="font-family: georgia;"> The New Year is finally here! As I think about this I begin to reflect on just what that means for me. What I wist to do with this knowledge and how I can make a difference this year. One of the things I think about is </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;font-size:100%;" >2 Corinthians 5:17 -</span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!</span> I realize that I am already made new in Christ with a decision to accept him as my Lord and Savior and that knows now time or year span. So I use that verse to reflect on how I changed when I accepted Christ; How I let myself trust him instead of trying to do it all myself ; How I stopped worrying so much I would make myself Sick, Even those small things show how I was made knew in Him. So I think about 1) How awesome that is and 2) how my new resolutions can reflect my love of Christ and His will. I think about my spiritual gifts
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">-Romans 12: 6-8 </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;">We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his</span><sup style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;" class="footnote" value="" href=""#fen-NIV-28237b"" title=""See">b</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2012:1-13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-28237b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;">faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span>
<br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">-</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;font-size:100%;" >Galatians 5:22-23 </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family: georgia;">But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span> I decide that I will go where God's leads me this year and not let fear hold me back - <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >2 Timothy 1:7 </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> Even as my mind wanders</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" > <span style="font-weight: bold;">t</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;">o all the other new things this year<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>will bring Like SATs, ACTs, finals, and all of these things that I don't want to think about , that stress me out I think about yet another verse -</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Philippians 4:6-7 </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>I realize that no matter what it is I can take it to God and that I will never face anything he can't handle and that I will always be okay in his loving arms.
<br /> I love the new year because I think it's a time for a heart cleansing not just a celebration. It's a time to reflect on the past year and learn and grow from each experiences and It's a time to renew Body , Mind and Soul. It's the perfect opportunity to make changes and to renew commitments . Whether it be wanting to read your bible more (http://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/) or whatever I urge you to take the time to reflect , to be still and spend that time with God, to let go of the sin that ensnares you.
<br />- So ,what are some of your new years resoultions ( I'll post mine next post) and how do they reflect the changes you wish to make>
<br />- What do you enjoy about reflecting on the new year?
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<br />God Bless,
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<br /></span> <p> </p>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-29240457345021576512009-09-12T08:17:00.000-07:002009-09-12T08:49:33.314-07:00Reading the bible- why we shouldI know I haven't blogged in awhile( I'm trying to get back in the habit) but I've really felt the purpose of this post laid on my heart. It's so easy to get caught up in our routines and busy schedules and neglect our time with God. We have so many things to do and after all we go to church on Sunday's right? When we neglect our time spent with God in his word we neglect our relationship with him. One of my favorite Bible verses is Matthew 4:4 ( Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.') God's word is our bread - our substance, and just like food it should not be forgone.<sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26699"> John 15:10 says this - </sup>If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. God's commandments are are laid out for us in the Bible. So if your not in the habit of reading the word I would encourage you to pick a specific time of the day to stick to every day. You don't have to read a lot to experience the power of God's word.<br /><br />God Bless,<br />Ashley Lane<br />Ashley<br />Ashy<br />Ash<br />AAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-18050483433685007972009-07-04T06:58:00.000-07:002009-07-04T07:08:47.181-07:00Pray for Kate McRae!<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ese3zYZ-NA4&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ese3zYZ-NA4&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br />I would ask you all to come together in lifting up prayer for this little girl and her family. The power of prayer is an awesome thing. It's a direct line where we can communicate with God. If it is not a part of your daily routine, I would challenge you to make it so.<span class="f" style="font-size:85%;color:#222222;">"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7).<br /><br />God Bless,<br />Ashley Lane<br />Ashley<br />Ashy<br />Ash<br />A!<br /></span>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-88737288891750374932009-06-03T03:37:00.000-07:002009-06-03T03:51:14.393-07:00Woa where has the time gone?Wow I haven't blogged since march! I really didn't think it was that long - every time I got an idea for a post I wasn't near a computer. Time has flown by for me - today is my last day school and then I will officially be a junior! Today is also yearbook distribution day so when I'm not doing yearbook stuff I can see my friends one last time before summer, , especially my best friend who is moving to South Carolina on Friday. Best friend doesn't even begin to describe her though she's been my sister of the heart for almost 4 years now. She's changed me for the better, helping me not to be so shy and to try new things. She's understood everything about me no matter how odd ,and I never felt judged around. When life got tough she would listen and that was all I really needed. I'm going to miss her so much but if we have our way we will be calling and emailing so much it will be like she never left. So as this chapter of my life closes and another opens I wonder what God has in store for me?<br /><h3>Jeremiah 29:11<br /></h3> <p> <sup id="en-NIV-19647" class="versenum" value="11">11</sup> For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.</p><p>God Bless,</p><p>Ashley Lane</p><p>Ashley</p><p>Ashy</p><p>Ash</p><p>A!<br /></p>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-10558602324474978742009-03-14T16:01:00.000-07:002009-03-14T16:46:14.574-07:00The rescue is on! Read me!Invisible children is an organization very close to my heart, some of you know know what I'm talking about, but if you don't here's a bit of background: Invisible children was started by three boys who made the trip to Uganda and were horrified by what they saw and decided it had end. So the made the first video called : Rough cut. What they saw was a nation that had been at war for over 20 years , hundreds of children flooding into the city at night to avoid being kidnapped and turned into child soldiers by a man named Joseph <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Koni</span>, they saw devastation. This was my reaction to the first Video, Scroll down to hear about an update and their latest video:<br /> "Tonight at a beta club movie night we showed the film Invisible Children the rough cut to get the rest of the club and the parents fired up about our project of building a school in Africa, and it pretty much broke my heart. I wanted to cry so hard, but most importantly I wanted to do something to change it. You see my faith was kind of starting to reach a point of stagnancy, and I was trying to find something to blow that door open again. You see I didn't believe any less than before, I had my little candle of faith, but I wanted a bonfire instead. What I mean is I wanted to always continue to grow in my faith everyday of my life. I started becoming <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">committed</span> to reading my bible everyday, and I spent a lot of time praying about it. Slowly but surely I felt God at work in my life for this. I had some awesome youth group experiences that blew those doors open, and then I saw this video, and I have never felt more sure of my faith or passion to make a difference. I thought if these children, who everyday endure pain, that I on my worst day will NEVER experience, can still get up at the crack of dawn and pray, I can most certainly live out my faith and grow stronger in it. I CAN make a difference with my God. I urge you to see it . Borrow it or buy it at www. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">invisiblechildren</span>.com. Tell everyone you know about it. I know that I will, I will also throw myself into helping those children through my beta club and others, I will praise the lord everyday for what I have been given and don't deserve. I will be a follower of Christ."<br /><br />Now: The number of death has risen, the number of children abducted has risen, and the number effected has risen! After the sixth attempt at a peace talk agreement with Joseph <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Koni</span>, and after the 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">th</span> time he has backed out at the last minute .Invisible Children has decided enough is enough! Now Joseph <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Koni</span> has moved into five other nations and is forcing more children to become killers and see things No Child, No person <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">should</span> ever see. Watch the latest Video entitled the rescue Here:http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=73887301046&h=<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">VTI</span>2y&u=z1<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">ujj</span>&ref=<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">nf</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">becauseit's</span> about rescuing the children. So on April 25,2009 in cities around the world we will come together . We will Abduct ourselves for however long it takes to rescue this kids. We will all be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">cramming</span> into one location until we are rescued by a celebrity or person of influence whom we will contact. The stipulations are that they come to our location , bring the media and make a statement about the invisible child soldiers and calling for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Koni</span> to be arrested. This is meant to be overnight. If we are rescued quickly we are invited to spend the night and still spread the word and if we aren't rescued for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">thr</span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">ee</span> days we <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">stay</span> there for three days!<br /><br />After seeing this movie today and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">being</span> brought back to the reality of their life it's hard to imagine life here going on still when there peace is JUST A DREAM, and to me that's part of what the rescue is about- stopping the way we live(if eve for a short time) To make a statement and a difference in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">their</span> suffering! Today after the screening I went to the store and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">wa</span>s struck as I walked by the magazine racks by how much useless info is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">being</span> published when There is a war <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">devastating</span> millions and turning children into killers going on. It's time to end the War!<br />God Bless,<br />Ashley Lane<br />Ashley<br />Ashy<br />Ash<br />A!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-18382853213891391332009-02-03T16:27:00.001-08:002009-02-03T17:04:11.755-08:00Fireproof!I'm sure many of you have heard of the movie starring Kirk Cameron by now, and If you have not had a chance to watch it I highly recommend it. It is a wonderful portrayal of God's amazing grace as well as the value and work of a marriage. It is a great movie whether you are married or not and it is full of emotion. Unlike most romantic or marriage type movies, I didn't just want them to say they loved each other I wanted them to truly work out their problems and come out stronger. I don't wont to spoil the plot for you, but I will say it is a great movie and I would watch it again. Marriage isn't easy but God intended for it to last. If you did see it what did you think?<br /><br />God Bless,<br />Ashley Lane<br />Ashley<br />Ashy<br />Ash<br />A!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-82871853643879857172009-01-18T14:15:00.000-08:002009-01-18T14:30:16.740-08:00I'm back!Hello Everyone! I know It's been a while, but I have been having technical difficulties with the computer: It was crashing almost every 2-5 minutes. However we were able to get it fixed So I hope to be blogging a lot more often. Since I haven't made a post since before New Years I though I might share some of my goals for 2009:<br />Learn to/begin to:<br />Sew<br />Knit<br />Quilt<br />Cook<br />Crotchet<br />Make soaps/candles<br /><br />Read:<br />4 of Shakespeare's books<br />2 books of poems by Elizabeth Barret Browning<br />The bible cover to cover<br /> Other:<br />Keep and update a prayer list<br />Blog more often<br />Establish a hope chest <br /><br />These are some of the things a I hope to accomplish in 2009, and I hope you will join me as I attempt to blog more often!<br />God Bless,<br />Ashley Lane<br />Ashley<br />Ashy<br />Ash<br />A!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-4892306564790609252008-12-29T12:27:00.000-08:002008-12-29T12:44:24.556-08:00Simple Womens Daybook<div><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_dUrUa10NCDQ/R_oYnQ_FpeI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/fOF6zzksxXU/s1600-h/simple-woman-daybook-small.jpg"></a><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_dUrUa10NCDQ/R_oYnQ_FpeI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/fOF6zzksxXU/s1600-h/simple-woman-daybook-small.jpg"></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_dUrUa10NCDQ/R_oYnQ_FpeI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/fOF6zzksxXU/s1600-h/simple-woman-daybook-small.jpg">http://bp2.blogger.com/_dUrUa10NCDQ/R_oYnQ_FpeI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/fOF6zzksxXU/s1600-h/simple-woman-daybook-small.jpg</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br />FOR TODAY 12/29/08<br />Outside My Window... I see the endings of fall with leaves clinging to the ground and the throes of the winter season with the trees left bare.<br />I am thinking... about learning to sew and knit and possibly starting a hope chest<br />I am thankful for... My family and the love they share, my new puppy and God's blessings<br />From the learning rooms... There is no school in session for me but learning is not confined to school, I'm learning to enjoy God's blessings.<br />From the kitchen... There are the cookies we started making last week and need to finish<br />I am wearing... A shirt from my school and jogging attire. ( The new puppy is fast!)<br />I am creating... A scarf at the moment, although I'm hoping to soon expand my skill<br />I am going... no where<br />I am reading...The Bible, and many books from the library ( to many to list!)<br />I am hoping... That others will read this<br />I am hearing... At the moment silence only Mom and I are home.<br />Around the house... There is a inquisitive yet tired new dog and as always work to be done :)<br />One of my favorite things... is reading and coming away with a new understanding of God's word.<br />A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Homework and learning some sewing skills<br />Here is picture thought I am sharing:<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 768px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 1024px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://weaversrevenge.com/A_sunflower.jpg" border="0" /></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-26487452196549164862008-12-25T06:43:00.001-08:002008-12-25T06:43:56.144-08:00Merry Christmas! I hope you all have a wonderful day!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-59134923702348612112008-12-24T11:56:00.000-08:002008-12-24T11:57:37.096-08:00An Awesome News Story!There are some games where cheering for the other side feels better than winning.<br />by Rick Reilly<br /><br />They played the oddest game in high school football history last month down in Grapevine, Texas.<br />It was Grapevine Faith vs. Gainesville State School and everything about it was upside down. For instance, when Gainesville came out to take the field, the Faith fans made a 40-yard spirit line for them to run through.<br />Did you hear that? The other team's fans?<br />They even made a banner for players to crash through at the end. It said, "Go Tornadoes!" Which is also weird, because Faith is the Lions.<br />"I WOULDN'T EXPECT ANOTHER PARENT TO TELL SOMEBODY TO HIT THEIR KIDS. BUT THEY WANTED US TO!"<br />It was rivers running uphill and cats petting dogs. More than 200 Faith fans sat on the Gainesville side and kept cheering the Gainesville players on—by name.<br />"I never in my life thought I'd hear people cheering for us to hit their kids," recalls Gainesville's QB and middle linebacker, Isaiah. "I wouldn't expect another parent to tell somebody to hit their kids. But they wanted us to!"<br />And even though Faith walloped them 33-14, the Gainesville kids were so happy that after the game they gave head coach Mark Williams a sideline squirt-bottle shower like he'd just won state. Gotta be the first Gatorade bath in history for an 0-9 coach.<br />But then you saw the 12 uniformed officers escorting the 14 Gainesville players off the field and two and two started to make four. They lined the players up in groups of five—handcuffs ready in their back pockets—and marched them to the team bus. That's because Gainesville is a maximum-security correctional facility 75 miles north of Dallas. Every game it plays is on the road.<br />This all started when Faith's head coach, Kris Hogan, wanted to do something kind for the Gainesville team. Faith had never played Gainesville, but he already knew the score. After all, Faith was 7-2 going into the game, Gainesville 0-8 with 2 TDs all year. Faith has 70 kids, 11 coaches, the latest equipment and involved parents. Gainesville has a lot of kids with convictions for drugs, assault and robbery—many of whose families had disowned them—wearing seven-year-old shoulder pads and ancient helmets.<br />So Hogan had this idea. What if half of our fans—for one night only—cheered for the other team? He sent out an email asking the Faithful to do just that. "Here's the message I want you to send:" Hogan wrote. "You are just as valuable as any other person on planet Earth."<br />Some people were naturally confused. One Faith player walked into Hogan's office and asked, "Coach, why are we doing this?"<br />And Hogan said, "Imagine if you didn't have a home life. Imagine if everybody had pretty much given up on you. Now imagine what it would mean for hundreds of people to suddenly believe in you."<br />Next thing you know, the Gainesville Tornadoes were turning around on their bench to see something they never had before. Hundreds of fans. And actual cheerleaders!<br />"I thought maybe they were confused," said Alex, a Gainesville lineman (only first names are released by the prison). "They started yelling 'DEE-fense!' when their team had the ball. I said, 'What? Why they cheerin' for us?'"<br />It was a strange experience for boys who most people cross the street to avoid. "We can tell people are a little afraid of us when we come to the games," says Gerald, a lineman who will wind up doing more than three years. "You can see it in their eyes. They're lookin' at us like we're criminals. But these people, they were yellin' for us! By our names!"<br />Maybe it figures that Gainesville played better than it had all season, scoring the game's last two touchdowns. Of course, this might be because Hogan put his third-string nose guard at safety and his third-string cornerback at defensive end. Still.<br />After the game, both teams gathered in the middle of the field to pray and that's when Isaiah surprised everybody by asking to lead. "We had no idea what the kid was going to say," remembers Coach Hogan. But Isaiah said this: "Lord, I don't know how this happened, so I don't know how to say thank You, but I never would've known there was so many people in the world that cared about us."<br />And it was a good thing everybody's heads were bowed because they might've seen Hogan wiping away tears.<br />As the Tornadoes walked back to their bus under guard, they each were handed a bag for the ride home—a burger, some fries, a soda, some candy, a Bible and an encouraging letter from a Faith player.<br />The Gainesville coach saw Hogan, grabbed him hard by the shoulders and said, "You'll never know what your people did for these kids tonight. You'll never, ever know."<br />And as the bus pulled away, all the Gainesville players crammed to one side and pressed their hands to the window, staring at these people they'd never met before, watching their waves and smiles disappearing into the night.<br />Anyway, with the economy six feet under and Christmas running on about three and a half reindeer, it's nice to know that one of the best presents you can give is still absolutely free.<br />Hope.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?section=magazine&id=3789373">http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?section=magazine&id=3789373</a>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-85199878843484886022008-12-24T11:04:00.001-08:002008-12-24T11:04:17.879-08:00We got an early christmas present- A PUPPY!!!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-84747874655059303702008-12-24T09:10:00.001-08:002008-12-24T09:10:21.135-08:00Today is Christmas eve!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-56648612899197752972008-12-20T11:56:00.001-08:002008-12-20T11:56:54.650-08:00can't wait to begin making Christmas Cookies!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-29838742087087285932008-12-20T08:35:00.001-08:002008-12-20T08:35:09.994-08:00Is soon to be going on a cleaning spree!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-43867007190012366632008-12-18T15:28:00.001-08:002008-12-18T15:28:31.658-08:00is ready for the break!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-30945826712305117692008-12-17T14:05:00.001-08:002008-12-17T14:05:51.139-08:00is so tired and is going to find a way to eradicate the stress!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-54725004493894449492008-12-16T18:02:00.001-08:002008-12-16T18:02:24.497-08:00Hide and seekThis week it seems that I've been seeing God in different areas of my life, and It's so cool to see him at work in my life, but what I also realized is that God ha salways been there I've just gotten busy and stopped seeing it. I have decided to focus on my relationship with God , first and foremost. Spend time in prayer and daily devotion . I have become far to caught up in wordly things . God is my rock and my salvation, my joy and ope. Not the world. To quote a song the world don't give it and the world don't take it away(speaking of joy). Anyways especially during this season its easy to become busy and caught up in the world just remember to keep your eyes on God.<br />God Bless,<br />Ashley Lane<br />Ashley<br />Ashy<br />Ash<br />A!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-42754496884050518622008-12-16T17:46:00.001-08:002008-12-16T17:46:43.475-08:00Looking for inspiration!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-12513481986212442322008-12-13T17:28:00.000-08:002008-12-13T17:35:58.716-08:00Hello Everybody!Hello,<br />I know I've been absent from blogging for awhile, However I have missed it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">a lot</span>. It seems whenever I have a post in my head I not near the computer. Anyways From now one barring technical <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">difficulties</span> I will be blogging once a week, in addition to short updates through <a href="http://www.ping.fm/">www.ping.fm</a> which allows me to update twitter and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">facebook</span> and all the sights like that at one time. I'm so blessed to have discovered so many things and people through <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">blogging</span> it almost seems like I have another "online family". As a side note have any of you ever had experience with the tradition of a hope chest. I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">recently</span> discovered the tradition and was intrigued by it.<br /><br />God Bless,<br />Ashley Lane<br />Ashley<br />Ashy<br />Ash<br />A!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-7564224566695506112008-12-13T17:21:00.001-08:002008-12-13T17:21:08.158-08:00I'm so glad that I had the experience of seeing what cobb christmas does, and having a part in it!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-36051823861341705822008-12-13T06:16:00.001-08:002008-12-13T06:16:01.751-08:00I have the house to myself today, thinking of cleaning the house some.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-34427772125218044152008-11-30T15:33:00.000-08:002008-11-30T15:36:12.850-08:00What type of reindeer are you?<table width=350 align=center border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2><tr><td bgcolor="#EEEEEE" align=center><br /><font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" style='color:black; font-size: 14pt;'><br /><strong>You Are Donner</strong><br /></font></td></tr><br /><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><br /><center><img src="http://www.blogthingsimages.com/whichofsantasreindeerareyouquiz/donner.gif" height="100" width="100"></center><br /><font color="#000000"><br />The most lovable and sweet reindeer, you're also a total dork!<br /><br /><br /><br />Why You're Naughty: You keep (accidentally) tripping the other reindeer while flying.<br /><br /><br /><br />Why You're Nice: You're always smiling, even if you've fallen flat on your horns.<br /></font></td></tr></table><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.blogthings.com/whichofsantasreindeerareyouquiz/">Which of Santa's Reindeer Are You?</a></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-46993836441088347562008-10-29T15:43:00.000-07:002008-10-29T16:25:02.644-07:00Trisomy 18http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th6Njr-qkq0<br /><br />Above is a video about elliot who was born with trisomy 18. For those of you who don't know Trisomy 18 is a chromosomal disorder that occurs when there is an extra chrosome or chromosomal matter. In this respect it is like Down Syndrome or trisomy 18 expect that it occurs on the 18th chromosome. For more info on the disease and its effects go here <a href="http://www.trisomy18.org/site/PageServer">http://www.trisomy18.org/site/PageServer</a>. This video touched my heart, and I encourage you to watch it. For those of you who don't know I began working with special needs children at age 11 and I feel led by God to work with them by getting a doctorate in elementary education and special education then possibly getting more degrees in the special needs field. It totally fills my heart up and I can't imagine doing anything else. <br /><br />God Bless,<br />Ashley Lane<br />Ashley<br />Ashy<br />Ash<br />A!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252271238706931450.post-24899239710314009272008-10-25T11:14:00.000-07:002008-10-25T11:16:45.450-07:00Saturday psalm and praise! - I'll fly awayI'll Fly Away<br /><br />Some bright morning when this life is over<br />I'll fly away<br />To that home on God's celestial shore<br /> I'll fly away <br /> <br />I'll fly away oh glory <br />I'll fly away (in the morning) <br />When I die hallelujah by and by <br />I'll fly away<br /><br />When the shadows of this life have gone<br />I'll fly away<br />Like a bird from these prison walls I'll fly<br />I'll fly away<br /><br />Oh how glad and happy when we meet<br />I'll fly away<br />No more cold iron shackles on my feet<br />I'll fly away<br /><br />Just a few more weary days and then<br /> I'll fly away<br />To a land where joys will never end<br />I'll fly awayAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177773984362482216noreply@blogger.com1