Ashley Sheeks:  

e I was taught to dream" many people have told me i am one of the strongest people they know and that they could never do what i did. not true on both accounts. for one, when at deaths door you either let go or fight, i fought. everyone can and would do this in the same situation. second, i have survived some hard stressful drama physically and mentally but not because im strong, because im stuburn and determined. i made sure it didn't go down that way cuz i didn't want it that way. i am fiesty and like it my way. i determined that a long time ago when i was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and understood what it meant. emotionally though, i am a house of cards. fun to see, amazing to behold to some, interesting to others and always worth the trip but one false action, i fall and when i fall, i collapse upon myself. many have helped me grow and add on and twice i have been almost complete only to be knocked down. both times by love. slowly i recompose and become that wonder that people enjoy so much. i have been blessed to have loved and been loved in return and to have met the man of my dreams and prayers. it was beautiful. basiclly, for all of me, i am that pearl hidden in that hard oyster shell that sometimes refuses to open to show it off. but if you get to that part, you will find true treasure. and i promise its well worth your efforts. im not trying to come off egotistical. i just mean if you get to my emotions, you get me and i am a loving, dedicated, caring, determined, able, mostly selfless, and deserving person that tries to do everything to make things the best they can ever be for all involved. i guess thats me in an honest assesment. i will be truely happy when i am loved by those i love and they are happy.".