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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Hello Everyone!

Today Ashley's trache was capped which means she is breathing completely through her nose! They plan on removing the trache really soon. We can hear her making sounds with her voice too.

Everyday therapists are working with her. She saw herself in the mirror and did well. I straightened her hair while she sat in her wheelchair and she looked at herself in the mirror and just smiled! They are working on motor skills, speech and physical therapy.

This hospital is over 150 years old and it is beautiful. They have a huge beautiful statue of Jesus that we pass by on the way to the cafeteria. All the staff is wonderful and we met an 18 year old girl from Uvalde who also has a condition similar to Ashley's. She is now talking, talking and eating! The work of our Lord is amazing! Please keep praying! We are feeling your prayers and seeing the miracles you are praying for!

We made it!

The ride to San Antonio went well. We watched movies on the way. When we arrived, Ashley's team was ready for her and all came to meet and greet her. They spent some time assessing her and started by sitting her up on the side of the bed. She was able to hold herself and her head up, so they put her in a wheelchair and took her on a tour of the floor.

Her room is very spacious and we can both stay with her. We are also allowed to decorate it with anything, except for balloons. Balloons are not allowed. You are welcome to send cards and letters to Ashley at this address:

Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital
333 North Santa Rosa Street, B9212, 9th Floor
San Antonio, Texas 78207

Or you can call her room at (210) 704-2011. We cannot thank you enough for all of your continued prayers, love and support that we have experienced. We are not through yet, so please continue to pray until Ashley's healing and recovery is complete!

Update on Ashley's roadtrip to San Antonio

Thank you! Thank you!

Words cannot describe our gratitude for your unselfish love for Ashley!

It was so overwhelming watching all of you at the BBQ.

Youu did not stop, and you did not give up, much like our Lord will not

stop or give up on Ashley's healing!

We could not have done this without you and we love you all!

A note from Ashley

You are all so awesome! Because of your continued prayers, love and support, the Lord is sending me to San Antonio on Monday morning! I will need to be there by noon and they even have my room ready and waiting for me. I will keep you posted on my progress from here. The Lord is with me every step of the way!

Hugs and kisses,
Ashley

Last Minute Instructions for BBQ

TO ALL MEN AND WOMEN COOKING TEAMS

CALLED BY THE LORD:

Please be at the Capilla San Jose Church in Lull/La Heilera (North of Monte Christo in Edinburg) today, Friday, June 25, by 11:30pm. Bring your own cooking supplies so your team will avoid delays: forks, mesquite, charcoal, gloves, seasonings, tongs, foil papers, shovels, ice chests, etc. Please call Wally at 393-9491 with any questions.

Also, please turn in all ticket money, unsold tickets and donations for chicken to Amparo @ Capilla San Jose today at 6:30p.m. Her number is 537-8332 if you need to call her.

God has heard your prayers and answered them! Let's honor Him by offering our gifts, time and talents to Him and tell of the miracles that He has performed for Ashley!

ASHLEY IS HOME!

Ashley got to go home late yesterday afternoon. She was very excited and was smiling big as she rode home in the ambulance. She will have a personal nurse 24-7. The family is trying to get some much needed rest and adjust to all the new routines.

Please continue to pray for decisions that need to be made for Ashley concerning her upcoming therapies. Thank you everyone, for your prayers and support! It is SO good to be home!
Just a reminder: We need all un-sold tickets, sold ticket money and donations for boxes of chicken turned in IMMEDIATELY. Please call Amparo at 537-8332. Thank you!

Rosary to be Held

A Rosary will be held for Ashley on

Thursday, June 17th, at 5:30 pm at

the hospital waiting room.

Everyone is invited to attend.

ATTENTION: IMPORTANT INFO NEEDED

*****PLEASE READ!*****

Amparito is needing to begin finalizing details for Ashley's BBQ on the 26th and needs to hear from you, if you fall into any of the following categories:

1. Anyone who is agreed to donate money to purchase the chicken.
2. Anyone who agreed to donate supplies.
3. Anyone who volunteered to help cook and prepare the food.
4. Anyone who volunteered to provide manual labor before, during and after the BBQ.
5. Anyone who has tickets and or money that has not been turned in.

Please call Amparito immediately at (956) 537-8332. Thank you!

BBQ Update

This is just a reminder that Ashely's BBQ is next weekend, on Saturday the 26th and we need everyone's help in two different areas.

First, anyone with BBQ Tickets and/or money, we are asking that you get those turned in ASAP. We have people asking for tickets, and any un-sold tickets may be used elsewhere.

And secondly, we still need manpower for the BBQ. You can never have too much help!

Please call Amparito at (956) 537-8332 for questions or instructions on what to do with left over tickets!

May God bless you all for your compassion and generosity!

An Answer to Prayer!

How Blessed are We!

How awesome is our Lord! Ashley is coming home before the weekend is over! She will receive her nursing and therapy at home until a slot opens for her in San Antonio. Thank you for all of your continued prayers and keep praying!

What A Blessing!

Last Saturday, Joey Mancillas, former Cougar -now San Benito resident - along with family and friends, walked from the Edinburg Children's Hospital in Edinburg to the San Juan Shrine in San Juan, as a promise fulfilled for Ashley's healing. Mrs. Mancillas sent these pictures in to share with you. Praise God for the faithfulness of the Youth! Come on Ashley! We are praying for you! Be Healed in Jesus' Name!

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose!

A Promise Fulfilled!

Joey Mancillas, Ashley's friend and former Cougar student who now lives in San Benito, along with his brothers and mom, will fulfill their promise and walk from the Edinburg Children's Hospital to the San Juan Shrine, tomorrow, Saturday the 12th, beginning at 6:00 am.

Anyone wanting to join them can call Mrs. Mancillas at 776-2437.

God bless you all for your love and support!

*Note: If anyone captures any photographs of this event, please email them to pattikohrt@hotmail.com for posting to Ashley's Blog.

A note from the Family

Hello All!

First, thank you so much for your prayers and compassion the last few weeks. Words cannot describe how much you all mean to us during this time. Your generosity overwhelms us. We have two things we need help with.

First, we are going to need to get our house ready for Ashley to come home. We need help with cleaning, dusting and steaming anywhere that dust may be or could accumulate. We want to purchase a steam machine for floor areas, rugs, furniture and curtains for future cleaning. If anyone has any idea what type of machine would be best or where to find one reasonably, please contact us and let us know.

Also, we are looking for help with the cleaning this Saturday and Sunday (12th and 13th). If you would donate some of your time, we would be very grateful!

Blessings,

Lourdes and David

Thought for the Day

To get something you never had, you have to do something

you never did. When God takes something from your grasp,

He is not punishing you, but merely opening your hands

to received something better. The will of God will

never take you where the grace of God

will not protect you.

- Author Unknown

Proverbs 3: 5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all yours ways acknowledge Him and he will make your paths straight.

Everyone is invited to attend a prayer meeting for Ashley today at 4:30 pm at the PICU waiting area of the Edinburg Children's Hospital.

Benefit BBQ Details

BENEFIT BBQ FOR ASHLEY D. OLIVAREZ

SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2010

11:00 AM TO 2:00 PM

Capilla San Jose-Lull

4101 Flores Street, Edinburg, Texas

Donations $5:00

We would welcome all volunteers and donations for Ashley!

The Family thanks you for your support!

BBQ Praise Report!

Praise God! All 2,500 BBQ tickets have been distributed! The family would appreciate any help and any money donations. Please call Amparito at 956 537-8332 for more information.