Intervention: Ashley Update

Well it's been since the end of January since we taped Ashley's episode of Intervention - and I'm thrilled to say she's doing great. Really great. We've kept in contact since and although her struggle has been a great one, she's stayed sober, and I could not be more proud of her. This past Sunday we had a chance to hang out with Ash and her family at a BBQ - and I gotta say, it was just like old times. Ashley, her sister Kristie and I sat back in Ashley's old bedroom looking through pictures, talking and laughing. The entire time I was with those girls - I kept thinking how lucky I am. I'm so incredibly lucky to have both of them in my life. They are really my little sisters.

Looking at this picture of Ashley and I, I really felt like I was having one of those Sliding Doors moments. I could see into the future - and see myself at Ashley's funeral. I could feel the heartbreak and sorrow of not having her in my life. And thank God that path remained untraveled. It all started with one simple action - had I not written that letter to the producers of Intervention, Ashley told me herself that she would be dead.

But instead I get to see her and talk to her and laugh with her and know that she has a real shot at making this work. I love that chick - and it just makes my heart soar to see how well she's doing.

Her Baby Boy: Trace

The whole family - all together before Kristie goes back east to college and Ashley returns to California.

If you didn't get a chance to watch Ashley's Intervention Episode - I believe you can catch in on Comcast's OnDemand right now. It's under A&E.