Rest In Peace,My Friend----Colte Benson

Hey Friends,

On December 27th one of my good friends shot and killed himself. I have known him since I was 5 years old! He was a wonderful human being. He lived his life the way he wanted to and didn't care what others thought---which is something that not many people actually ever do in this life. He accepted EVERYONE for who they were! Colte was an AMAZING guitar player----I have often wished that I could play HALF as good as he could! He will be greatly missed but I am grateful that I was able to meet him during my time here on earth! I am also grateful for my sound knowledge in and of the gospel of Jesus Christ that helps us get through the tough times!

See you on the other side,

Ash

"CATCH UP" on my life....

Hey Friends (and anyone else who might actually read this)-

So I haven't posted a blog...in a LONG time! Life has been super duper crazy! I took a quick trip to New York City....and met with a doctor about the gastric bypass surgery! I had never been to NYC before....it was AMAZING! It was freezing cold in the city...but that didn't keep the MILLIONS of people walking in Times Square away...The taxi rides were insanely crazy! They drive way too fast......Everything in the city is at light speed......It's completely different than living in the country,where time crawls by you...My sister, Emily and I, took a trip to Salt Lake City and Rexburg, Idaho in November...It was soo good to see some of my old friends whom I love sooo much! It was also cool to look at housing options for Emily (she starts school at BYU-Idaho in May) I remember how it felt to be a new freshman...in a new place...with new people..and new opportunities--It brought back a lot of memories! Thanksgiving was really good this year...We had a family get together...more than just one of them....the food was great, however I did get insanely sick with the stomach virus....so sad! Christmas was great for our family! The Lord has blessed us so much this past year....it's seriously unreal! We did our annual "family picture and letter!" We had 3 Christmases.....SO MUCH FOOD! My surgery date has been moved to March....for a thousand different reasons....but I am just looking forward to getting it over with!

YAY! It's 2009! :D,

Love...lots of love,

Ash

Fall----My Favorite Season!

Hey Friends,

I love love love the fall season! In a lot of places, the fall season is really cold---but in Mississippi the weather is just right! I love everything about the fall--the changin' leaves, Friday night highschool football and Saturday night college football games, pumpkin patches,etc...It's wonderful! This weekend we are going up to Southaven,Mississippi to stay in a nice hotel and then Sunday we are going to the Carrie Underwood concert! I am soo looking forward to a weekend of fun and relaxation!

Lovin' the Fall,

Ash :)

My Trip to Rexburg---November 13th-19th!!

Hey Friends,

Today was a good day! Why? Well, my sister and I finally booked our plane tickets for our trip to Rexburg, Idaho and we got an AMAZING deal on the tickets, our rental car, and hotel! So we will be in "the burg" for 6 days---which isn't NEARLY enough, but it's the best we could do for now! Emily will be going to school in Rexburg for the summer semester of 09'...so she wants to check out the off-campus housing, classes, financial office, etc...I really don't have anything important I need to do in Rexburg----but I can never turn down a trip up that way!! So, if you are in the area...will be in the area...or even near-by (as we will be flying into Salt Lake City,Utah) I would love to spend some time with you! Maybe go to dinner, or just stop by...and introduce you to my sister! It shall be fun! Let me know if you want to do something! Email me at either Gos05003@byui.edu or AshleyD.Gossett@Gmail.com!


I'm Leaving On A Jet Plane.....Wish I Never Had To Come Back Again,

Ash