Everything is going to be Ok.

I heard that phrase 5 different times in a series of church meetings I attended recently.

I read…You’re going to be Ok…last week in an email from my nephew who is starting his mission, serving in Central America.

And it’s something I tell others when I feel they need to hear it.

You’re going to be Ok.

I used to “hear” those words from Ashton after he left us.

When I was desperately trying to survive.

“Mom, you’re going to be Ok.”

And I was… and I am.

Whenever I hear it or say it now, I call it, “Quoting Ashton.”

Those words… calm me.

They soothe my heart in doubting times.

Those simple words bring hope.

To quote something I wrote in March of 2017 before leaving for Peru: “He (Ashton) can strengthen when a struggle comes along and I will hear the familiar voice in my mind, ”Mom, you’re going to be OK.” He can still be with us, no matter where we are and what we are doing. Still my son, but now my faithful friend and quiet, calming companion.”

Because of Jesus Christ and trusting in his promises…

I KNOW that I and Ashton and everyone and everything will be Ok. 

Written October 1, 2023 by Faye

Picture: Ashton, age 8 or 9, with Carter and older brother Jordan