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The sacrifices we make....

2/21/2017

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This morning I saw my husbands heart break a little as he hugged our two year old goodbye and headed off to the airport. This is a short three day work trip so we are lucky this time usually it's a few weeks or a month at a time. He had kissed us both while in bed and walked downstairs to gather his things but, our sweet Scout knew what was going on so she sprung out of bed to in her words "go by dad." So we got to spend a few more minutes together hugging, giggling and saying our goodbyes. It was in that moment at 4 am in my kitchen watching my husband's face and he hugged and smiled at her I realized how much he was sacrificing as a parent. To leave for weeks at a time to provide for us is an unmeasurable task. I don't even like leaving our daughter for a few hours. I put myself in his shoes for that moment and I realized I couldn't do it and how grateful I am for him to be able to.

I am essentially a stay at home mom with an at home business but, I am able to spend every day with our daughter and I know Troy would do anything to be able to. When he is home I cherish those moments because, I get to take some "time off" as mommy and let daddy do the things I do everyday. Bath, naps, potty breaks etc, But, for Troy those aren't everyday tasks so it doesn't seem like work or a bother it's fun and enjoyable to do anything with Scout since he's not with her all the time. As parents we all make sacrifes to make our household work. Troy's is time with us as a family and mine is raising a toddler and growing another baby while he's gone. Always having to be "on" and taking very little breaks.

Needless to say, this morning at 4 am I decided to take a vow to myself as a wife to notice the sacrifices my husband makes because, I couldn't do what he does and when he comes home from work for a couple weeks he does what I do without me even asking.



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Ollie C Mandrell
2/21/2017 04:38:49 am

I know the feeling, I have walked in his shoes most of my life. My heart bleeds for him. I love my nephew for all, for all the things he doing for his family. I'm so glad that his wife, Ashley, has the ability to see the sacrifices that her husband makes for the family to have a good life. Thank you Ashley, for being a very good understanding wife and loves him so much. Aunt Ollie and cousin Tammy xoxo,

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Erin Griffith
2/21/2017 04:48:31 am

I ❤️ This!

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Tara
2/21/2017 06:20:25 pm

This is amazing! You both are so lucky to have one another. It's a perfect balance and makes life a lot easier when you have a partner who is putting in their half. Seeing the pics of you and Troy is simply perfect ash, the love you guys have for one another is truly a blessing. Most people don't find that. You guys have a perfect family, and adding a little baby boy to the mix will be awesome!!! Love you guys, xoxo

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