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It's been a while. Did you know...

that Ashley was in the hospital  after Thanksgiving and before Christmas?  She had a bleed. She has varices.  Just a little reminder that she is not healthy and has a life threatening liver disease.

that we lost our beloved beautiful puppy, Sarge, on January 2.  It was sudden, shocking, and sad.  We think he had leukemia based on his symptoms.  Not sure if we will ever get another dog.  Sarge was one of a kind and a perfect fit for our laid back, drama free family.

that Ashley made the Principal's Honor Roll her 1st Semester of high school while taking all honors courses.  She is beautiful and smart.

that Ashley is still dancing for her high school dance team minus a solo this year. She loves being part of the team but really misses competing in her favorite style of dance, lyrical/contemporary.

that after a couple years of not having a dance studio to call home.  We think we may have finally found just the place.  Maybe someday Ashley will compete on a stage again and not a gym floor. 

that despite the way Ashley looks on the outside, she is still a sick girl on the inside.  We like to live in denial so it's okay if you don't want to think of Ashley as being sick.  Ashley doesn't even see herself as sick.  As a matter of fact, I heard a conversation Ashley was having with a new friend.  She told this friend that she has a liver disease and will need a liver transplant and can't ever have alcohol or do drugs.  This boy told her she was very brave.  Ashley responded with thanks, nbd  (no big deal).  So to Ashley her liver disease is no big deal or maybe living with her liver disease is no big deal. 

I love her attitude. Until next time, it's nbd.



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Hey, Laurie. Found your blog. How is Ashley these days? I wanted to let you know what's going on with Casey. anewlivertofixherlungs.blogspot.com
Thanks and prayers for both girls! Colette

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