i just want to thank all of you for all of the prayers, calls, texts, emails and sweet notes over the past week during Ashley's trial. it was by far one of the hardest weeks of my life...so please know how much the Lord used your thoughts and prayers to carry Lori and I through. the week was a blur of laughter and tears as we shared stories with so many that loved her...and fought for justice on her behalf. and although i am okay with the murder 2 verdict, of course no sentence could ever be enough in my eyes...because nothing can bring Ashley back. no one can ever take her place...in my life, the lives of countless students she had yet to touch, and not to mention my own child and how he will only hear stories about his auntie ash and how she would have been his favorite. however, it can prevent another woman from suffering the same fate of domestic abuse (at least for the next 15-25 years)...for which i am so grateful. and when i become overwhelmed by it all, i am reminded that even in this tragedy, our God was merciful. to my amazing husband...thank you for understanding how important it was for me to be there for the entirety, and loving and supporting me throughout. to my sweet parents...a HUGE thank you to you for taking care of will while i was gone...if it weren't for you, i wouldn't have been able to be there for ashley...and it was a comfort to know that my baby was being loved and well taken care of in my absence...so thank you! and to lori...i honestly could not have survived it without you...i am so proud of the voice you were for ashley...she continues to be blessed by your love and friendship, as do i! to those of you that i bailed out on with the email updates, i am sorry...the days were long and emotionally draining...another email to come. please continue to remember all those affected in your prayers in the days ahead.
i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart)
i am never without it
- ee cummings
Park City Utah
4 years ago
6 comments:
Oh Elaine, I thought about you all week and prayed for you continually. I'm so sorry you had such a difficult week. I will pray for healing from the past week for you.
I REALLY missed Will at school. I hope to see him soon! :-)
Love,
Amanda
Elaine, all of us girls were following the trial and media coverage...and we were praying for her family and for justice also. I'm so glad you and Lori were there for Ashley and we will continue to be praying for all involved!
Was gonna say the same thing that Linz said. We even got commentary from our sister lawyer to help explain all that was going on. I know it must be hard for you both.
Elaine,
We also followed what was going on through blogs of reporters in the courtroom, but I can't imagine hearing everything that was presented. I also can't imagine a husband allowing an attorney to suggest such horrible things about his wife so he doesn't have to go to jail for what he did. You are an amazing friend and although, I didn't know Ashley personally I know she is super proud of you and Lori. Our prayers are with you as you had to re-live this horrible tragedy.
B
Elaine, of course we were overjoyed to love and care for sweet William while you were on a quest for justice for Ashley. We are so proud of you - continued love and prayers for ALL who were advocates. mom
Hey sweet Elaine. What to say?!?! I am so thankful to have known her and to you and Lori and her students and so many others who were there for her when she couldn't be these past few weeks. Words can't express just how sad I am and how much I have thought about her, especially in the last month.
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