Ashley Winn and Family

During this past week a little girl, that my whole family has always been close to, passed away. Her name was Ashley Winn. Through out my whole life, she has always been such an amazing spirit, inspiration, joyful, happy, and loving little girl.

Ashley was born with a disease in her heart, and throughout her body. The day she was born, she ended up being life flighted to Primary Childrens Hospital to receive her very first open heart surgery. During her whole life, she continued to have surgery after surgery after surgery.

Ashley always showed her love for the Savior Jesus Christ in so many ways. Her deepest desire was to fulfill her mission on this earth and please her Father in Heaven. When she made a mistake, she would feel awful for it and do everything in her power to correct what was done. Ashley did what she could to express her love and devotion for all those in need, when she was the one going through all the worst times. She never asked for anything from anyone. Not her parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, etc....

Tomorrow morning at 11:00am, her funeral will be held. We, my family, will attend it.

Words we cannot express to this dear little child of how much we love her and are so happy for her to not be in pain anymore is beyond comprehension.

The only way I feel I am able to tell her how much I love her and what she has done for not only me, but for everyone else that she has and will touch the lives of others is through my prayers to my Father in Heaven. Every day when I pray, I ask Heavenly Father to let all of my loved ones in Heaven know how much I love them, and what they have done for me. I am so grateful for knowing each and every one of the people I have known, that has passed on from this life to the next.

Though we may be sad and morn that they have left us physically on earth, they are still with us in spirit, and have become each and every one of us guardian angels.

To the Winn family... I love each of you with all of my heart. I keep you in my prayers every day. My family loves you and keeps you all in their prayers every day. We thank you for all of the posts and updates on dear little Ashley. We all give you our love. You are all strong and amazing people, and Ashley is so lucky to have such an amazingly wonderful family like you. Never forget that Heavenly Father is there for you all the time, when it seems like nothing else could go wrong, or when you feel at your lowest. Pray to Him often and express what you feel in your hearts. Don't forget how much Ashley loves you and appreciates all you did for her while here on this earth. Blessings will come to each of you as you strive to live life to the fullest with happy and loving hearts.

We love you all. I love you all. Thank you for sharing you sweet little angel with us. She will always be your guardian angel until your time has come to see her again. 

Journal Entry

Hey guys. Sorry for the lack of update. Its been a very busy last couple of weeks. Can you believe we are already into the 3rd month of 2010!?!?

For the past 2 or so weeks, my wisdom teeth have been causing me a lot of pain from my neck and up. Yesterday after school, I was able to go to my dentist, who is in my ward, and get them checked to see if they needed to be pulled out. It took him no longer than 5 seconds to look into my mouth and tell me it was time. So on Thursday, March 4th, at 9:00am, I am going into minor surgery to get them out. Yay me!! Not... 

School this semester is going o.k. It seems harder to get all of my work done and in at the time it is due. But I am working really hard at trying to get better grades this semester. I am doing everything I can to graduate a semester early. Which means I will go to school next year, in my senior year, and only be there for half of the year. My plans are to go to college in Provo, Utah at the Paul Mitchell Cosmetology school. I am so excited to learn more about doing cosmetics. I truly enjoy every bit of it. If by any chance I don't make it into Paul Mitchell, then my secondary plans for college are to go to Idaho State University. I have MANY friends that go there and tell me much about the different programs they have. There have been several people tell me about their cosmetics courses also, and how good they are. I would love to be with many of my best friends, but I would also like to go where my heart wants to go. 

The family is all doing really well. Ashlynn is still her cute, little, short self. But she is almost 12 years old!!! That is crazy! I feel so old... Lol. James is just about as tall as her! He is in the middle of a major growth spurt. He is also so freaking smart. He takes after Chylanne. He is so bored in class that he never does his homework until mom and dad make him sit at the table with them and do it. He hates it! Chylanne is still taller than me (its so sad...) and she is growing even more these past couple of days. She is doing so well in school and also handling band class. She plays the violin, taught herself, and does a fantastic job! In fact.... she has a concert at her school tonight! Mom is still teaching her food storage classes and loves it! Not only is she teaching others, but she is also learning new ways to do things with it all. I think her next couple of classes are on how to properly coupon and save TONS of money (which we have done very well with lately). We are all so very proud of her. Dad is still working for UPS and is such a trooper with it. He practically lives alone. I feel bad for him. The only days he ever gets to spend time with us kids is on the weekends. But I guess it could be worse. He could be back into construction and not ever be home except once or twice every other month.

Well, I better go get ready for school. I hope everyone has a great day. And know I love you all!!!