Have you met Ashley?
By now, many in the blogging community and otherwise, have found the Lil Blue Boo blog. A blog who's origins are not so different than what they are now: Encouragement, Creativity, and a Zest for Life. I have been fascinated by Ashley and her courageous battle against some of the most aggressive cancer I have ever witnessed.
I probably came across her blog just before the cancer. My sister has a 3 year old daughter and Ashley designs an adorable children's line, Lil Blue Boo. I began stopping by daily to "check-in" on her and see how she was doing when she became ill. Sometimes, it's hard to read everything she's been through. I mean, she's not that much YOUNGER than I am. She has a precious daughter and a fabulous husband. What I love most about Ashley is that she's real. She's blunt and honest about what she's going through. Yet, despite the fact she's been on chemo constantly since October, she still manages to write and keep everyone updated. She plans fabulous, creative birthday parties for Boo. When she can't write, her assistant or her husband will write for her. And they laugh.
Her mantra, Choose Joy, is so inspirational. It is an attitude of happiness. An attitude of gratitude and something that I have chosen to take on for myself. No matter how things may seem, we never think if we choose how we feel, it can make a real impact on our own attitude as well as those around us. I am happy to CHOOSE JOY today. Be sure to read about Ashley's father, too. He chose joy his entire life.
Ashley is a "home girl" from North Carolina and a graduate of Wake Forest University. She lives in California with her husband, daughter and Yorkie. I encourage you to take a peek and follow along Ashley's journey. She is a true inspiration!
Happy Tuesday, y'all!
xoxo,
Laurie
1 comments:
This post couldn't have come at a better time--checking out this blog now. My aunt has just discovered she has colon cancer and will be having a MAJOR, SERIOUS surgery next week.
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