If you find yourself in need, all you have to do is look up to the sky and Ask Ash what to do. Then, let your heart do the rest and let peace be your compass. 

With Honor and Blessings.

Amen.

Part 2/2

Ask Ash 
Written by: Your big brother


Our sweet Ashley,

How do we go on?

- All who loved you so very very much


Dearest All who loved Ash,

As you are a long time recipient and witness to some of the most truly incredible advice given, Ash would encourage you to understand how truly special you really are and realize she left an army of amazing people to look after you. Take a moment to step back, think about all that you’ve been through in your life just to get to this moment right now - you were built for this. God would not give you more than you can lift and you stand here strong today because of what you had to carry around yesterday. Now is the time to dig deep and remember who you are. Reject defeat and embrace kindness instead. Be generous to those who seek your help and be strong for them. You have All navigated trauma together with Ash. Trauma that you once thought was impossible to live through. You are here today - a walking testament to your own perseverance. This group of readers has a powerful amount of collective wisdom - and so, we are All blessed to have the cure to our sorrow. 

A cure courtesy of tough times, strong support and shared healing. Now is the time we lean into service for one another, embrace your loved ones needs and put their needs before your own. Be gracious when others show generosity, accept help and always be sure you pay it forward. Resist intrusive thoughts - the devil is a lie. Do not take advantage of another’s kindness when embraced but instead squeeze harder and ask how you can help the one who embraced you. Hug them back harder and do not ever be the first one to let go. Look them in the eye and be real but always soft with your words. 

We all struggle. We are all imperfect. We all yearn for forgiveness and peace. Forgive first quickly and your world will change. Peace will find you and fill your heart. Remember, you are fine. Ashley gave you everything you need already to help each other get through this. 

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SOMEWHERE WITH YOU

If you need Ash and you feel down 
And life feels like, your starting to drown
You just ask, Ash will say
That in your heart, She’s always 
Somewhere with you
Laughing loud like late night ride 
Driving around, any day night,
She made memories 
They’ll last you all life long. 
She had a whole world view 
Made you feel at home.
She picked you up, at 3am, 
to give advice, to be your friend 
And she’ll go she’ll go she’ll go
Somewhere with you.

And when you close your eyes, 
She’s right here with you.

My Ash 

From Ash is, to ashes;
You will find no ashes where Ash is.
For where Ash is, Ash lives;
In the heaven our Lord gives.

See you soon baby sister.

I'm so sorry to hear of Ashley's passing. My condolences to her family, friends, her mom Arlene and the Golden Nugget family.

Rest In peace Ashley... we will miss you dearly, and we hope your flourishing in heavens paradise. I love you cousin, I will miss you, until we meet again.... love you ashley

I think I knew her as a waitress at the golden nugget. I talked to her all the time. I am very sad to hear of her passing. I know she had a huge outpouring of people. Rest in peace. This is horrible news.

Our hearts go out to your family. So sorry we could not be with you for the service. Seems like yesterday Ashley was running around Welles Park while Josh, the 3 Sams and De were playing baseball. Those are the memories we will hold dear.  Arlene, you have always been so strong for your family. Our hope is that they can be there for you in this, the worst time of your life.  
Sincerely, 
The Guttosch family

Ashley lit a room and lit up so many lives. I’ll always remember her hugs, her humor, her laughter and her joy. I’ll miss her dearly with my whole heart. The world isnt the same. She was, is, and always will be loved.

Ashley & Anthony had so much fun together. They were so excited! They enjoyed all the same rides. Ashley couldn’t wait to send me the pictures. They even wore matching Nike sweatshirts for the Halloween season. My adorable little one we were beyond blessed to have you in our lives. Your smile and laughter was contagious. I love you and I’m beyond devastated by your passing. May the dear Lord hold you in the palm of his hand.

Ashley you were such a beautiful, genuine, generous and wonderful woman. I always told you this was one of my favorite pictures of you.  I’d love when you’d come over and be excited to show me your beautiful nails. You were and always will be our adorable Ashley. We miss and love you so much.

Ashley you were such an amazing young woman.  You were loving, kind, beautiful, sensitive, compassionate, caring, fiercely loyal, loving, protective and adorable. I couldn’t have hand picked a better woman for my son. You weren’t just his girlfriend but my future daughter in law.  I loved our time together and all the good times, jokes and laughs we shared. You loved my son with every fiber of your being and we were lucky to be included in that love. Our animals were so attached to you because of your soft and gentle presence. You were so precious to all of us. We had our inside jokes (especially the one about your Rolling Stones shirt) and we would crack up about it. You made me laugh until my stomach hurt. You were always building everyone up, especially your loved ones. There is no one in this world that compares to you. I never saw a love like yours and Anthony. The grief we feel is almost too much to bear. I feel your presence here and I know you are watching over all of us. I give your beautiful mom all the credit for the amazing woman you turned out to be. All the conversations we had about her and the love and admiration you had for Arlene was out of this world. You were such a bright light in this world so please keep shining down us from heaven and showing us signs you’re still here. We will never be the same without you little one. Your thoughtfulness and kindness will never be forgotten. I love you, I love you, I love you.

Ashley showed such kindness to my family and that includes our pets too. Ashley loved our family’s dog and my dog the way we love them. They are mourning her right along with us. I think they were even more attached to her than they are to us and now they don’t know what to do with themselves. Whenever they saw her they could not contain their excitement. My dog would jump in her lap or snuggle up to her any chance he could get. Ashley had such a special, gentle presence about her that everyone felt so at ease with her. It was so beautiful to see her love grow for them because she hadn’t been a dog person before. The sorrow we feel in her absence is almost too much to bear.

OBITUARY

Ashley Nicole Grant

April 25, 1992 – August 28, 2024

Drake & Son Funeral Home

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