MRI Shows Pathology

As most of you know, Mom has been fighting this cancer battle very courageously.  Today, we learned that her liver is affected. 

Though I've never been punched in the stomach, I'm quite sure I now know how that feels.  She, of course, handled the news as calmly and confidently as she always does. 

So, we continue to press on, knowing that the Lord is watching over us and loving us through this tough time.  Next week (October 7th) we will meet with doctors at the Kirkland clinic in Birmingham.  They are great at Breast Cancer treatment and feel that a new drug will be effective at treating the cancer.  We will learn more next week. 

Thank you all for your love and encouragement.  We need you know more than ever, and we appreciate your prayers more than you know. 

Mom when we were children.  Isn't she lovely?

All grown up, and she's just as beautiful. 



Mom in the Chemo room.  Always smiling.  Always positive.  Love her. 



Newest Bailey Fails at Keeping "In Touch"

Until now. 

As a result of visiting with friends and family this past weekend, I have discovered I, Ashley Brown Bailey, am not skilled at keeping everyone informed of life events. 

Please allow me to share several theories as to the origin of this claim.

1. In my mind, news related to my life seems not so "news-worthy" so I default to keeping it to myself.
2. (Related to #1) I don't want to trouble everyone with "boring" facts about myself, or impose in any way.
3. I forget things.
4. I tend to become overwhelmed when faced with the possibilty of leaving an important person of the "must-share" list and so, for the sake of fairness, I tell no one. 

Today, though, friends and loved ones, that all changes.  You CAN teach and old dog new tricks. 

Let me introduce to you "the blog." I want you all to know what is going on in our lives, and from this day forward nothing is irrelevant.  We love you and want you to be a part of these exciting (sometimes boring) times.  I won't promise to update every day, and maybe not even every week.  But I will update, oh yes. 

So, here it is, post (or in this case, news article) number one.  Just enough content to peak your curiosity about the happenings in the lives of the Bailey's. 

Until next time, Hail State!