Hi All, It's been a while since we have posted, sorry. Yesterday was such a rough day filled with such sweet moments and scary moments that I think we have all been grateful for a quiet day. Preslee didn't move much yesterday or open her eyes very much, but today she is opening her eyes more. She is still on the blood pressure medication, but she is still fighting. We have been watching the people checking this blog and it is amazing the support, love and prayers that good friends and complete strangers are showing for this amazing little family. It is very humbling.
Today was a very special day for the uncles in Preslee's life. Her uncle Rhett was one of the family members that were frantically looking for her and he was in and out of the water, following the canal desperate to find her. After much searching, he was the first family member to get to Jeff and Mike as they were working on her. In Idaho Falls, he wouldn't leave the room as they were working on her. Rhett was able to go to Primary's today and Ashley and Pat both saw a noticeable difference in little Preslee's demeanor as he talked to her and loved her. Thank goodness for family.
Trent (Ashley's dad) was able to talk to another uncle Rhett today. Ashley's brother is in South America serving an LDS mission and they were able to talk to him and explain everything that is going on. Ashley and Rhett are very close and Preslee and Rhett are such little buddies (if you can call Rhett anything little). Tender Mercies from the Lord happen everyday.
We have experienced so many miracles, many to precious to talk about yet, but we are all still praying for one more. Thank you all for sharing your love, faith and strength. I know that Pat and Ashley would give everyone of you a hug right now if they could. We love you Preslee. Keep fighting. Love Aunt Nic
So sweet - keep fighting Preslee, may angels guard and keep you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping us updated. Preslee keep fighting. Heavenly Father is with you always!! Rely on Him! You are still in our thought and prayers Pat and Ashley.
ReplyDeleteKeep fighting Preslee! You guys have been in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteCome On Pres!! You can do it!! We love you guys! You are such amazing examples to everyone!! WE LOVE YOU!
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and little Pres. I appreciate the updates on the blog. I check it 3-4 times a day. Thanks for your example.
ReplyDelete-Emily and Steve McClellan
first of all thank you for keeping every updated "aunt" nic. And what in the world would we do without the gospel? What an amazing story of miracles this has been! Love you ash...alays thinking of you and presless and your husband!
ReplyDeleteWOW! All I can say is what a powerful family. Remarkable blessings come with with such strength. Pat and Ashley please know how much instant love and prayers are going out to you. There is no doubt the Lord is with you, may he carry you all through this trial and his angels surround you. Love Brian and JaLayn Edstrom
ReplyDeleteHi Pat and Ashley. I am one of Mike and Jeff's nieces. Just thought I'd tell you our whole family is thinking of you. Mike is posting updates about Preslee on his Facebook page. -- My husband and I have a girl about Preslee's age, and she had to be in Primary Children's for about 3 weeks as a newborn. We know how painful it is to see your little baby unresponsive and hooked up to all those machines and getting so many pokes and drugs. We also know the joy of such a tiny thing as seeing her open her eyes! The doctors at PCMC are THE BEST around. Preslee is in great hands. We are praying for her and your family. We hope you get that miracle.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for the miracle we are all hoping for. I'm so glad to know that Trent was able to Rhett. I have been thinking about Rhett a lot since Preslee's accident. I know it has got to be so hard for him to not be able to be here for her and you too Ashely. What a great kid he is! Please know we are always thinking of you and your family and praying for you as well. Thank you for the updates. Love to you and your family.
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Ashley and Pat:
ReplyDeleteWe don't know each other, but I was alerted to your situation through a blog I frequently read.
What a tough and terrifying time for ya'll. My heart truly aches to see little Preslee. But it is uplifted to see your positive demeanors and outlooks. You truly have faith in our Lord God Almighty and I pray your faith continues to hold you strong.
My thoughts and prayers will continue for Preslee. I will continue to read your blog, watching for updates, and God willing a miracle story.
God bless.
Keep on fighting Pres we know you can do it! The power of family is right, especially the power of the Siddoway-Sullgener Family... You are all amazing people which is why Ash and Pat have turned out to be such amazing people. We love you Pres, and more prayers for you and your mommy and daddy come from the Jones family and Beckstrand family
ReplyDeleteI happened to come upon this blog from another blog. I, too, will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine what you are all going through. Sending love your way :)
ReplyDeleteC'MON little Preslee! We are ALL rooting for ya! KEEP FIGHTING! I know you can do it! You are a beautiful little girl!!! I check for updates on you numerous times a day! I have a lttle Preslee Jo myself and I think that keeps you on my mind ALL DAY! Ashley and Pat - You are the most amazing parents!!! I keep you and your little Preslee in my thoughts and prayers everyday!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU FOR THE UPDATES!!!!
Hi, yes, we are complete strangers, but I found your blog from another blog that I love to look at. :) Just wanted you to know that your family is an inspiration. Little Preslee is so sweet- a little older than our baby boy- and we are praying for her and for your family. It is heartbreaking to think of watching our child suffer, so I know it must be almost unbearable for you. Please, keep your spirits up, and just know that there's a whole lot of people who are praying and hoping for your adorable little family.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers from our family in California...
ReplyDeleteAshley...I don't know if you remember me from Valley Forge, but we nursed our babies together in the mother's room--I remember you vividly...you and your beautiful daughter. I'm going to add you on facebook...I have to tell you a story. Please accept my friend request. You and your beautiful family are a blessing to me; I admire you as I have sat here tonight in tears. You are the only thing on my mind. My deepest prayers are with you. Much love your way...Crystal
ReplyDeleteCome on Preslee!!! You can do it!! I keep praying and praying for you all.. You are always on my mind! I love you guys, you are such a testimony builder!! Stay strong! Sending prayers your way!
ReplyDeleteWe are grateful that so many blessings are being showered on you. The Stake Presidency fasted for Preslee, as well as many of the High Council, and we deemed it a privilege. Thanks for keeping everyone posted - we are constantly checking. President and Sister Marcum
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing strong family you are! We are thinking and praying for you! We love you guys! Thanks for keeping us posted!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, hoping and praying for all to be well.
ReplyDeleteI am another stranger... But I do know your friend Candee. I have a son close to your little Preslees age and my heart goes out to you guys and its not fair what you are going through! I am a member of the church but not active. I have also been praying and keeping you guys in my thoughts! Keep fighting Preslee you are an amazing little girl and are so loved!
ReplyDeleteI know we don't know each other-C Jane from Ut told me of your story. We are keeping your family and especially sweet Preslee in our prayers in AZ!
ReplyDeleteKeep fighting little one! I feel the faith of so many and your powerful faith, and I KNOW you will push through this!
ReplyDeleteKeep fighting Preslee. I wish I could do more for you Ash and Pat. You guys are such an inspiration and have definately stregthened my testimony, and made my little family that much closer to the Lord. Stay strong for little Preslee. I can't imagine what you are going through. Give that sweet baby girl kisses from us in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
ReplyDeleteKeep fighting baby, there are so many people that can't wait to see you succeed. You are a child of God, and he has given you wonderful parents to teach you and lead you the way to Eternal Happiness.
We are praying for you, keep fighting!
ReplyDeletePreslee is a Sullenger and a Siddoway. When we think of these families we think of faith, courage, stubborn, fighters, and family unity. With these strong families, Preslee will fight. She doesn't know of any other way. And there is no doubt she feels the love and support from all the many people praying for her and her family. We are keeping Preslee and her wonderful family in our hearts and prayers. Thank you for the updates. There is so much love and support for all of you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the updates. We continue to pray in our family as well. It is amazing to see what happens to people because of one baby girl. People from around this country have heard this story, are checking for updates, praying hard for miracles and recognizing that God lives and is a God of miracles. We pray that He continues to provide them in your lives. May you feel the comfort that only comes through our Savior. Much love.
ReplyDeleteKeep fighting Preslee! We are praying for you guys! Thanks for the updates "Aunt Nic!" We know Pat and Ash need to be with Preslee and she really needs them with her. We put your name in the temple and my 2 year old is already talking about Preslee all the time and how we need to pray more for her! You can do it Preslee!
ReplyDeleteJessica (Greene) Bradfield
Preslee is obviously one of Heavenly Fathers most valiant little children. I know she has brought so much joy into both of your lives and everyone around her. She truly is a miracle. Her precious little life is in the hands of our Father. He loves her and he is blessing her every day. We pray day in and out for her, for you and you're families. Our prayers are being answered. It's very humbling to watch you and Pat go through this trial in your lives. You two have shown us all how strong your faith is in our Heavenly Father. We can see the unconditional love that you have for Preslee. She is a very lucky little girl to have such great parents that love and care for her. Tonight I held Kaleigh just a little longer as she fell asleep. I feel so blessed to have her in my life. I appreciate your willingness to keep us updated on Preslee's progress. I pray that Heavenly Father has many more blessings and miracles in store for your little Preslee. We love you and we think about you constantly. Keep your spirits high and always remember our Heavenly Father is with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the continued updates. I am another stranger but I have been and will continue to pray for The Lord's Tender Mercies to be on your sweet family. Sweet Preslee...keep fighting. Know you are loved and you have people all over the world pulling for you.
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Molly
AZ
No words are adequate to describe the time that you are enduring. But if you don't already know it, you are physically & invisibly being uplifted, supported and loved by so many who's hearts are undeniably touched by your little girl. My husband is a firefighter & sadly this happens more than one would think, but she is a fighter, a miracle & there is positive outcomes. An immediate one is that she is still here with you. Preslee has been on our family's mind all day long, I can not put into words the effect that your trials & struggles have had upon us. We pray for you & truly do deeply care for you. Continue on, press forward. We will be behind you.
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray for your family every day. Thank you for updating your blog, I check it every day hoping for good news.
ReplyDeleteElder Robert D. Hales has said, "There is nothing that we are enduring that Jesus does not understand, and He waits for us to go to our Heavenly Father in prayer. If we will be obedient and if we are diligent, our prayers will be answered, our problems will diminish, our fears will dissipate, light will come upon us, the darkness of dispair will be dispersed, and we will be close to the Lord." I will continue to pray with all my heart that you continue to have miracles. You have such a sweet family.
ReplyDeleteJulie Hughes
I work with Lindi at the hospital and my little girl is this same age, my heart goes out to you guys and I pray for you little one every night. What a strong little girl. Thank goodness for the gospel. Thank you for sharing your story with us and I truly believe that miracles do happen!!
ReplyDeleteYou are in the thoughts and prayers of many. Keep fighting precious Preslee!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your story. I am sure it is hard, but you are showing a marvelous example of faith. Keep going, just keep going.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog through a friend. I will keep little Preslee in my prayers. Thank you for the updates. My heart aches for you.
ReplyDeleteWe have been thinking of Preslee whenever we look at our little Tessa. We hope everything works out for your family. Thinking of you all.
ReplyDeleteOur family lives in Connecticut, and we've never met you. We wanted to let you know, however, that there are families from all around the country that are praying for you, and thinking about you.
ReplyDeleteYour examples have strengthened our faith and helped us better appreciate the blessings in our lives.
May God bless your little family.
My prayers are with sweet little Preslee. May God give her strength to heal completely from this terrible ordeal.
ReplyDeleteI ran across your blog through a friend. I work here in Salt Lake with Gold Cross Ambulance. Just 2 weeks ago we had a 2 year old little girl that nearly drown, and because of the quick response of people on scene before we could arrive, she survived. I pray that your outcome is the same because of the people that happened to be in the right place at the right time to pull her out. I can still vividly remember the dread I felt driving to that call, but I cannot even begin to imagine the feelings I would have if it were my own daughter. You couldn't have a better hospital to take care of your little girl. They are full of the best, most respected doctors you could find. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck!
ReplyDeletefamily is truly a blessing and you've got such a great one!! so glad that Bishop Siddoway was able to talk to Rhett! I've thought a lot about him these last few days too! Sure love you and can't wait to hear of more news tomorrow! Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteKatie Sommer
Another stranger praying for your precious baby girl. I think of Preslee off and on throughout the days since I heard about the accident on Sunday. I ache for you and say a prayer every time I think of you and your little one.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you.
Hi Ashley, this is brian stewarts mom , Lorelei. I was so sad to hear what all you are going thru. I am impressed with all of your upbeat thoughts. Keep your head up. It is all in the Lords hands. He is mazing at what he will do for us. You are right about the blessing and prayers. There is nothing that is not possible with the help of the Lord. May everything keep going in the right direction. You have always been such a wonderful girl and I am sure that between the Lord and you guys Preslee will prosper in the right direction. All Our Love and Prayer The Stewart Family
ReplyDeleteWe are strangers in person but sisters and family in faith. I was told of your story and have read your updates with tears in my eyes and a prayer in my heart. I can't imagine the emotions that you are having right now but please remember that your Savior and Heavenly Father are with you, your family and with Preslee. Lean on Him and put your trust and faith in Him. He will lift you up and carry you and your family through this trial. Anything is possiable through our Heavenly Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep fighting!
ReplyDeletePrayers from
Calgary, Ab, Canada
I was so happy to see a post from Preslee's Grandpa, my dad is such a rock in our lives and a grandpa just makes everything feel better!!! My Mother in law always said the prayer of a mother and "a missionary" are some of the most powerful prayers out there ;) So glad that you are able to get in touch with Rhett!!!! Prayers are with ALL of your family and I keep checking the blog regularly for updates, Your sweet family is loved by all
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Tifani CLuff
Safford arizona
Your family is in our prayers. What a sweet little girl.
ReplyDeleteFamily is such a blessing in itself. Keep fighting little Preslee. Through all my tears reading this all I could think about was my own kid and my little niece "Preslie" as well. I will never taking anything for granted again and I will not stop praying for your sweet little babe. I have a true testimony of the power of prayer. Even though I am a complete stranger, you have touched my life and I hope that my prayers will touch yours. Stay strong.
ReplyDeleteLove an unknown friend.
I am checking on Preslee everyday and sending out lots of love and prayers for her recovery! I am also praying for you Ashley and Patrick...Your strength is an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove from Texas,
Miranda and Rhett
Your family is truly an inspiration to all. We've been following your story and appreciate all the updates. Although we do not know your family, we want you to know that Preslee is in our prayers. She is so blessed to have so much love and support around her. Years ago, my 1-yr-old little brother went through a traumatic experience that had doctors telling us that he would never survive through the night. If, by some miracle, he did, he would have severe brain damage and probably would be deaf. The Priesthood is a wonderful power--he not only made it through the night, but is now preparing to serve a mission--with no side effects at all. I don't know what the Lord has in store for your little sweetheart, but she's very lucky to have such a strong and wonderful family! Thanks again for the updates--you're in our prayers, Preslee!
ReplyDeleteWe are also strangers to you, but not to the power of the Lord in our lives. Remember that Preslee is in the best hands ever--our Heavenly Father's! We went through a difficult experience with our oldest son when he was the same age, and turning it over to the Lord is the only way! Years from now, you will suddenly realize little miracles or blessings that came to you, that you never saw before from this experience. We are so blessed to have the gospel and faith and hope! Hang in there Preslee! Your extended "gospel family" is praying for you from all over the world.
ReplyDeleteMelanie
We love yall!
ReplyDeleteThe strength and faith of your family is amazing and truly an inspiration to all of us!
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me but you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so appreciative of the updates on your little angel!
The strength and faith of your family is amazing and truly an inspiration to all of us!
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me but you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so appreciative of the updates on your little angel!
Please keep fighting Preslee and her loved one's! God bless and I am praying for you!
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