Love Like Ashley

06/04/2026

✨PHS Scholarship Recipient✨

Last night we had the pleasure of awarding the 2026 PHS Love Like Ashley Scholarship.

This year's recipient is a young woman who embodies what it means to "Love Like Ashley" through her dedication to serving others. In her essay, she shared how her involvement in the Parsippany Cube Club evolved into an opportunity to mentor younger students, build community connections, and support fundraising efforts that benefited families in need. She recognized that making a difference doesn't always require a grand gesture—it often comes from using your talents to help others and bring people together.

Her leadership, compassion, and commitment to community service reflect the spirit of Ashley's legacy.

In the fall, she will attend Drexel University and major in Finance.
We are honored to present a $1,000 scholarship to Barkha Patel.

Congratulations, Barkha! Thank you for helping to make the world a little brighter for those around you.

06/03/2026

✨PHHS Scholarship Recipient✨

Monday night we had the pleasure of awarding the 2026 PHHS Love Like Ashley Scholarship.

This year's recipient is a young woman who embodies what it means to "Love Like Ashley". In her essay, she shared how her family's experience navigating her father's disability taught her the importance of empathy, compassion, and supporting others through life's challenges. Rather than allowing difficult circumstances to define her, she chose to use those experiences to become a source of kindness and encouragement for others.

Her commitment to helping people, whether through small acts of kindness or her future goal of becoming a teacher, reflects the spirit of Ashley's legacy.

In the fall, she will attend Penn State University, where she will major in Education. We are proud to present a $1,000 Scholarship to Madeline Harmon.

Congratulations, Madeline! Thank you for helping to keep Ashley's light shining in the world.

05/10/2026

Thinking of my fellow bereaved mothers today 💛

04/05/2026

Ten years. A decade. It feels impossible to even say. Not a single day has gone by that we don’t think of her—usually many times a day. The love hasn’t changed, and neither has the missing.

I often find myself wondering who she would be today—what she would love, what would make her laugh, where life would have taken her. Those thoughts come from a love that never had the chance to keep growing alongside her.

Over the years, we’ve learned how to carry this loss while still living our lives. We’ve laughed, grown, and welcomed Olivia into our family—such a bright and beautiful light. And Ella, now 21, continues to amaze us every day. Our hearts hold all of it at once: deep love, deep gratitude, and deep grief.

I think sometimes people assume that after this much time, we’re “okay.” And in many ways, we are. But grief like this doesn’t go away —it becomes a part of you and manifests in other ways- sometimes anxiety, sometimes physical symptoms, sometimes extended periods of feeling blue and in so many other ways.

“She leaves a little sparkle wherever she goes.” And our girl still does. In the memories, in the love we carry, in the little moments that remind us she’s always with us.

Ashley Nicole, we miss you more than words could ever express. You are so loved.

Forever our sweet girl.
💖💜

03/25/2026

everyone you meet is carrying something you can’t see…

some people are healing, some are hurting, some are starting over, and others are just trying to make it through the day…

we only ever see a small glimpse of someone’s life

Everyone is going through something…. whether it’s good, bad, or somewhere in between.

That’s why kindness is so important.

The way you speak, the way you treat people, and even the smallest actions can have a bigger impact than you realize.

So be gentle. Be patient. Be understanding. Be kind.

Because you never truly know what someone is going through, and your kindness might be exactly what they needed that day. ❤️

03/01/2026

10 years ago today we officially adopted Huey!

Ash was so excited to take care of him. I can still picture her, clear as day, in her pink polka dot pjs and pink Uggs in the backyard, waiting for him to p*e and excitedly giving him a treat when he did.

Definitely one of her top 10 happiest days ever. 💖💜 🐶

02/27/2026

Amazing young man! 🌟

Mount Olive High School senior Matthew Reiner was honored on Tuesday night by local officials for his bravery after helping rescue 30 dogs from a fire at One Step Closer Animal Rescue (OSCAR) in Andover on Feb. 11. Reiner was working nearby at a construction site when he and his coworkers smelled smoke and rushed over. Mount Olive Mayor Joe Nicastro said six dogs tragically died in the fire. 💔

"Your quick thinking and actions made a real difference,” Nicastro wrote in a social media post, praising Reiner for breaking locks on the dog runs with bolt cutters and using his work clothes to protect some of the animals.

🔗: https://l.nj.com/i60yk6
📷: Claudia Quinn

02/18/2026

If you are local to Parsippany, you may have heard about the devastating fire that destroyed the Rojas family’s home on Valentine’s Day. Thankfully everyone is safe, but they lost everything but the clothes they were wearing.

The immediate expenses they are facing now are overwhelming. Please consider donating to help them get on their feet. If you are unable to donate, please comsider sharing this Go Fund Me.

Your kindness is very much appreciated!

Hi, my name is Margie, and I am creating this fundraiser for our won… Margherita Bielen needs your support for Support the Rojas Family After Devastating Fire

12/22/2025

Our sweet Huey is 10 today!🐾

For those that have met Huey, you know that it is no coincidence that he was born on Ashley’s birthday. He is the sweetest, gentlest, snuggliest pup ever!

We adopted him on February 27th, 2016 and Ashley got to be his mama for exactly one month (March 27th). He has been such a blessing for our family and is a true angel in disguise- he’s simply the best!

🩵Happy Birthday my sweet baby boy!🩵

12/21/2025

Happy 19th Birthday to our sweet Ashley Nicole. We will forever celebrate the day you were born and the sparkle that you brought into our lives 19 years ago and every day since then. ✨

There are no words to express how much you are loved and missed. We speak your name every single day, multiple times a day, and that will never change. Keep sending us signs and watching over us 😇

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Ella, Liv, Huey and Lemons
💖💜 ✨