An Update From Me ❤️ 🖤

I’ve been trying to find the words for this update, and the truth is, there really aren’t enough words. 

Just Saturday , I was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma, had brain surgery and my whole life flipped upside down, the cancer has spread to my brain, lungs, liver, kidney, and bones . Saying that out loud still feels surreal. I’ve been scared in a way I never knew was possible, and there have been moments where I haven’t known how to put my feelings into words. 

But what I do know is this: I have never felt more loved. 

To every person who helped start this page, donated, bought a shirt, sent a message, held my hand, prayed for me, brought a meal, checked in, or simply reminded me that I’m not alone—thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. 

I truly didn’t realize how incredibly blessed and fortunate I was to have such amazing people in my life. The kindness, generosity, and love that have surrounded my family and me have lifted me up on days when I didn’t think I could stand. You have become an army around me, and I feel your strength every single day. 

This battle is not without fear. I am terrified. There is no way to sugarcoat that. But alongside the fear is something else: determination. 

I worked so hard to become a mother. My children are my entire world, and I cannot imagine a life where I am not there to watch them grow, cheer them on, hold them close, and love them through every stage of their lives. They are the reason I will fight with everything I have. I will do anything in this world for my babies, and I am holding tightly to the dream of giving them a lifetime with their mama. 

I don’t know exactly what the road ahead looks like. I know it will be hard. But because of all of you, I also know that I will not walk it alone. 

Thank you for carrying us, encouraging us, and believing in me when I’ve struggled to believe in myself. Your love has given me strength I didn’t know I had. 

Please continue to pray, send positive thoughts, and keep my family close to your hearts. We feel every bit of it. 

With all my love and gratitude,
 Ashlen