Ack! That video made me tear up! Sniff sniff. I don’t want to say I’ve “enjoyed” watching your cancer journey – that’s not the right word – I’m just glad that you have shared it with all of us. So that at least we can pray for you and have some knowledge of what you are going through, since we can’t be there. I think about you all the time.

On a related note, I shaved my head at 22 years old. It was not for the same reasons – it was so I could see what I looked like with short hair (and I wanted to start from scratch to see it in all the stages). I had hair as long as you. I had a boyfriend at the time, and his brother shaved it off one day at our rental house. It was a split second decision, and shortly thereafter I thought, “What have I done?!” as I looked at the pile of hair on the floor. But it’s the best thing I could have done. It was a defining in my life. It was interesting to be judged when I went out. People stared, and I could only imagine what they thought . . . and I lived in Seattle at the time, where weirdness is the norm! Essentially shaving my head made me less vain and less self-conscious.

I hope that, despite the circumstances, it’s a good thing for you too. It’s amazing how something like shaving your head can change your life. I know that you know that more than anyone :D

Love you my friend!

I follow Ashley’s blog and her FB page, she is an inspiration to me and a ton of other women. My father died 4 weeks ago today from Cancer and Im amazed at the courage and bravery that Ashley shows on a daily basis.

This video shows her take on Cancer, it will not break her spirit. She has such a huge support group and as you see in this a wonderful, caring family.

I can’t wait for my Choose Joy bracelet to arrive, I will wear it with pride everyday!

MJ
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there’s no hiding those beautiful eyes : ) awesome job teaching your daughter to be strong

what a testament of LOVE !!! GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY!!!

GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY!!!
You courageous attitude is contagious.
Bless you and your family
Thank you for sharing
Love to you !
Melanoma Warrior Janet

You are such a beautiful woman with hair or with out.. My friend went through the same thing, cutting her hair. Even let her daughter do some of the cutting. You look like you have alot of support, and that is key. We (your friends, family and others) don’t know exactly what your going through, I do believe faith, family, laughter does help. Thank you for showing this, brought back some wonderful memories..Stay strong. We are praying for you..

This made me tear up. You are beautiful. What a powerful message.

Words don’t work for me here. This was so beautiful. Sending big awesome love to you and your family.

You are a beautiful woman! What an inspiration to your sweet husband and your little family!!!

Ashley, you have put m journey with Breast Cancer in perspective, when I think I am having a bad day, I read your blogs and it makes me smile and realize that choosing joy is the right way to go.. Thank you for always making me smile and feeling better about my chemo journey!!!

You are so beautiful with and without hair, and what a stunning family you all make! My very best wishes to you.

I watched this video through blurry eyes. What a beautiful person you are and what a beautiful family you have. Stay strong for you are giving others such strength as well. Thank you for sharing your journey!