Oh my goodness. Words cannot even express how grateful we feel for your prayers. We have felt them this week.
On Tuesday, our sweet Ashby had surgery. Tests and scans revealed that Ashby had an aneurysm in her chest right next to her right lung. Her doctors were so sweet and kind when they told us this, but were very serious and matter of fact that we needed to get that thing out as soon as possible.
They also recommended that when one surgeon was up at her chest getting the aneurysm out, another surgeon needed to be down at her hand removing a huge clump of veins that was also cause for concern. Two surgeries, one day, one precious little girl.
So, that’s what happened on Tuesday.
Ashby was born with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome which is a vascular birth defect that causes too many veins to grow in a limb…in her case it’s her upper trunk and right arm. Where we have one vein, Ashby might have a cluster of 30. These veins don’t run straight like ours do, they twist and turn into giant knots which makes her blood slow down, get stagnate and throw blood clots. Typical preventative stuff that you and I might do if we were susceptible to blood clots don’t work for her because she’s clotting due to the cluster of veins…so something like a blood thinner isn’t really effective on patients like this. It’s all very complicated.
So, she had this surgery to remove the aneurysm and debulk the veins in her right hand (which involves re-routing veins and connecting feeder veins) and it went better than anyone ever imagined :).
I always feel like when God blesses you, you owe him the gratitude of thanksgiving and praise. Here are specific things we prayed about and the praises that follow…
1. They were very concerned that Ashby would need a blood transfusion during surgery (because it was vascular and they were cutting and rerouting veins), and she did not.
2. They were quite certain that Ashby would have to stay in the hospital following the surgery…and friends, they ended up discharging us that day because she was doing so well!
3. They told us to expect to come home with 5 to 7 drains in…she came home with zero drains.
4. They called us from the OR right after surgery began (at 8:30 am) and told us to expect it to wrap up right at noon…they finished at 10:30.
5. They gave us enough pain medication to last her five days…she stopped taking it after the day of surgery.
6. They said she needed to sleep with her arm elevated for the first three nights…she hasn’t woken up one time during the night or cried about the fact that she has to keep her arm elevated.
I mean…this girl is one tough cookie.
The day before, we spent at the hospital doing pre-op stuff. Look at my girl! She’s so sweet :).
We arrived at the hospital at 6:00 AM, changed Ashby into her gown and hung out in her room until it was time to go down to the OR.
Post-op, she’s back in her room sleeping. Can you tell this girl is loved?
And then around 1:00, she woke up and requested an orange popsicle…such a Smith thing to do :)….
Nothin’ is going to get this girl down!
And then this is Ashby at 5:00 PM the day of her surgery. Look at her! Out of the hospital, no drains, wearing her big brother’s glasses and grinning at the camera. Praise the Lord.
So, needless to say, she’s recovering really well. Everyone keeps saying this is going “better than expected” which is EXACTLY what my mama heart wants to hear! Her surgeon put a cast on her hand and arm to protect the incision and she’ll wear it for three weeks. Her armpit/upper chest area is protected with just a dressing.
Personally, we would like to thank our precious friends and family who looked out for us this week. Our friend Dawn arrived at our house at 5:15 on Tuesday morning to stay with my big kids and then take them to school. And then Erika picked the big kiddos up after school and let them play with her kids until we were ready for them to come home.
My parents were out of the country and Andrew’s mom has been in the hospital fighting a very bad infection (prayers for her please), so we were grandparentless on surgery day…but no worries because Uncle Sean, Aunt Catherine and my Grandmother spent the day up there with us. Even our sweet preschool minister came to check on us! And I can’t even begin to count the text messages and phone calls from my friends and other family. Often, you see God’s love the most through other people’s actions and kind words.
So, that’s your Ashby update! She is doing great! She is doing amazing! I hate to say this…but it’s so true, Ashby is a fighter by nature and by necessity. I can only assume that living 2.5 years in a crowded orphanage teaches you a thing or two about being tough.
One last thing…you guys all know that I almost always dress Ashby (and Kensington) in Matilda Jane Clothing. Well, right now, Andrea is donating 25% of your purchase today through Monday to Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital which is where Ashby receives her treatments. Friends, I cannot say enough about this hospital. Over the summer, we briefly had to deal with another children’s hospital as well as Scottish Rite and the difference in staff, facilities, care was night and day for us. If it were appropriate, I would have kissed each and every nurse, doctor and aid that took care of us this week on the mouth :). They are simply amazing.
Thank you again so much for your prayers this week! God is good. Adoption is amazing. And Ashby is such a blessing.
Happy Friday!
Halloween Krispies Treats up on my foodie blog :).
xoxo
Not A Mom says
Still praying as you guys continue to work through recovery but also PRAISING that we serve a faithful God that showed His hand in her surgery!
Linds @ Not A Mom
Erika Slaughter says
God is so good!! I'm so thankful for answered prayers this week!
cristina villalba says
So glad everything is ok, I was worried for Ashby! And prayed for her and all of you. You are so right nothing can keep that girl down #pure100percentjoy God bless her and all of you.
Kelli says
Praise God!!!
Denise Ross says
Shay, I'm so happy to read Ashby is doing so well and the surgery and post op was so blessed for you guys. So glad all of our prayers have been answered by our most wonderful God. Thank you so much for the update, I was wondering how little Ashby and you guys were all doing.
Big hugs from Australia xo
Kate Hofer says
Tears of joy for you this morning! God is SO good ALL the time!
Rachel Thornton says
Prayers for Ashby! God IS Good! I work in the PACU and know how amazing it is for someone to be discharged home when an admission is expected….Go Ashby!
Sarah Kuykendall says
I am holding back tears as I read this. I was refreshing your blog every few hours over the past few days, hoping for an update. So thankful for this update!
Allison says
Soo happy to read this update this morning! I've been praying for Ashby all week!
Alexis Bailey says
What a little rockstar!! So happy to hear she is doing well and that she was able to come home the same day!!!! Thank you, Lord for answered prayers!!! Continuing to pray for her recovery!!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
Thank you God for answered prayers! I'm telling you…BEST KID IN THE LAND!
Amber says
God is good ALL the time…and all the time God is good!!! Rejoicing with you!!!
Emily Boak says
I could cry tears of joy for you! I've been thinking of you all! I praise God for his glory!!!!! So glad she is doing well!!
Love on the Lake says
Continued prayers. Glad it's going so well. And Shay – honestly – I never really realized how much I looked forward to waking up, making my coffee and reading your blog in the mornings before work until you weren't there. Now, please don't think I'm complaining – you needed to be with your little patient. I'm just saying I missed your posts more than even expected. Which is such a nice reflection of blog community. Glad she's doing well, I hope you are too.
J.B. says
Yes. This! I didn't realize how much I had gotten used to the posts always being there and started to rely on reading them! I have been checking back and back again for an Ashby update. I am so happy that she is doing so well, and everyone else too.
Johannah says
I've been praying for all of you! I'm so happy to hear that everything went well. Ashby is a true fighter that's for sure!!!
Narci says
So thankful that your sweet girl did so well. She is one tough cookie!! Xoxo
Tara Smith says
So amazing to hear how well things have been going! Prayers are so powerful and you definitely have a little champ on your hands! ???
Charming Lucy says
The power of prayer is an amazing thing! Thank you for sharing – this made my whole day better(: Susan
Dustie Day says
God is so good! Continued prayers for your sweet little girl!
Simply Stephens says
So glad precious Ashby is doing so well! She is such a picture of being loved by her Godly parents. That little girl was created for the Shull family! ?
marianiel avila says
So glad and thankful Ashby's surgery was a success..Praise God! Reading this post makes me teary eyed and smiling at the same time. What a fighter she is! 🙂
Rebecca says
So glad to hear this!
Jaren says
Thank goodness God brought your family and Ashby together in this world. He picked the perfect family for her so that she could live a long and happy life. I'm just in awe at the power of God! I will continue praying for her and your family! God bless!
Polka Dot Blossom says
God is so good. So glad to hear this update about Ashby. Awesome! I will keep praying for continued healing for this sweet girl!
Carrie says
I am SO glad everything went better then planned and that you have so many people to help you! She is such a fighter and such a sweet and beautiful girl. I am glad God answered all of your prayers and more!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Ashley Weeks says
Praise be to God!!! Ashby is so stinkin cute!! I could just eat her up!
Talley Family says
Praise the Lord! We will continue to pray!
Kjlb37 says
We serve an awesome God! Praising Him for his goodness and mercy to your sweet Ashby. So thankful that all is going better than expected. Seeing Ashby's sweet smile this morning has made my day:)
julie.wood says
What an answer to prayer! God is so good. Thanks for keeping us updated. Praying for continued healing.
Rachel Embery says
So glad she's doing well. I don't have a little girl so can you maybe post how people can donate directly to the spiral in Ashbys name?
Kathy Lang says
Wonderful news! God obviously has greater plans for Ashby than we can dream or imagine!
Magnolia Mamas says
So glad she is doing so well! It is so hard to see little ones need to do procedures, and to have one go smoothly must be such a relief! love her toughness and huge smile post op. Such a cutie pie!
Aaron and Shannon says
Shay. I will continue to keep Ashby in my prayers. I know and understand how God works miracles. My mom was taken into the hospital last week after they found a mass on her brain. She had surgery on Saturday and they sent it off to be tested. After many prayers and what seemed like a long wait, the results were best case scenario. It was a cyst. Not an infection, which they thought it had been and we're told she would need IV antibiotics for 6-8 weeks. No cancer…nothing! She gets to come home and recover. That's it. God is so good. I have now doubt he will continue to heal sweet Ashby. Continued prayers.
Nicole says
ahhh this made me want to cry. God is so so good. xoxo
Jackie says
I've been wondering about your sweet nugget! So thankful to hear all of this!
Angie says
Thank you for the update! I've been wondering how sweet Ashby was doing. Praising our mightly God for his protection and healing for her, and for giving her you!:)
Paula says
God doesn't just answer prayers, He takes care of the details! So glad Ashby is healing so well! My prayers continue!
Haley Southey says
Wow, praise the Lord!!! and go Ashby!! Lots of prayers for a continuous quick and healthy recovery!!
happymomof4 says
God is so very very Good!!! This post brings happy tears to my eyes that all went so well. Ashby is so precious. Prayers for you all that recovery continues to go smoothly; and that your mother in law gets well soon!!!!
Dawn Dannenberg says
The power of prayer is so amazing! So glad that she did so well, and praying for the rest of her recovery.
Christene Demers- Rowland says
God is good. Continue prayers. I am happy to hear Ashby is doing so good.
Dani {Adventures of a Pharm Girl} says
What a blessing! God is so good. !!! And yay for amazing doctors! 🙂 I hope y'all have the best weekend!
Xo
Tracy says
Prayed for your sweet girl when I saw your Instagram post. So glad to read this fantastic update! God is good!
Elaine says
Amazing news Shay!!! So glad to hear sweet Ashby is doing so well!!!
beaner says
So happy that she is doing great. She really is a trooper! Sending prayers for Ashby and your family!
kelly says
Shay, this is amazing to see God's hand helping your little girl. God bless your beautiful family! Love and hugs to y'all
Ashley Roecker says
Praise God! Continued prayers for Ashby and your family!!
Kim Preston says
So glad to hear how well Ashby's surgery went. I am continuing to lift her up through her recovery. She is so precious. I am mom to 2 Scottish Rite patients and I agree with you. They are first class!
Robin W says
Prayers of praise and continued healing for The Shull Five. God is so good!
Tara G. says
And I remember the.posts when she cried so hard when visiting the doctor….Rejoicing that she has come so far with her trust and for all of these praises!
Kristin McGeeney says
Praise God for your sweet Ashby! So glad that it all went well.
Stephanie Jennings says
So glad to hear she is doing so well. Continued prayers for a full recovery!!
Meg Hodges says
God's got BIG plans for that little girl of yours!!! So happy to hear she's doing so well! Continued prayers for her and your family!
summer says
I was a patient at Scottish Rite for nearly 18 years. The hospital, the staff, the volunteers…. So Amazing!!! I love seeing all the updates on your family and sweet Ashby. God really knew what he was doing when he joined y'all together. Prayers for her recovery!!! Thanks for sharing your journey with a bunch of strangers and getting the word out about how important and a blessing adoption is.
Kristen says
What an awesome praise report! So glad to hear everything is going so well! Her smile says it all, doesn't it?
Jenn says
I'm SO very happy to hear that she's doing so well and that everything went even better than expected! God is good, and I'm glad those prayers helped!
Kim in RI says
So happy to hear this! Thank you so much for sharing. I pray for her and you every day for strength, healing and nothing but love.
Donna says
Praying for Ashby's continued recovering and for the rest of your family as well. <3
Nikkih says
So glad everything went well! Ashby sure is a tough cookie! Lots of continued prayers!
Nikkih says
So glad everything went well! Ashby sure is one tough cookie! I think everyone loves seeing Ashby's smiling face in these pictures. Lots of continued prayers for your family.
Lauren says
I love how Ashby just always seems so happy. I realize she is a 3 year old and acts accordingly plus that we don't see the photo outtakes, but as an Aunt and Godmother, I always pray that my kiddos are happy no matter what goes on in their lives.
Kimberly says
Praise God! I've been thinking about her since seeing your post on Instagram. I'm glad she is doing so well.
Erin and Josh says
So thankful for the specific answered prayers! Will continue to pray for ashby!
Elizabeth P says
Once again I teared up as I read about Ashby. Thank you for sharing your story with us. So thankful to God that she sailed right through this surgery.
Maureen says
Wow, I am moved and so thankful things went well!!! She is amazing, you guys are amazing and God is amazing. Hug that sweet girl! Xo
MissKimmie says
Sweet family. I've been praying. God is so good he's so good to you.
Donna Simpson says
Thanking God with you for all of the answered prayers for Ashby!
dresselfamily.blogspot.com says
Oh I'm so happy to hear this. I've been worried. she is a fighter !!
God is good.
Mary says
So glad to hear your little angel is doing so well! Hugs to you Mama!
JJaz says
Thanks for the Ashby update! Glad the surgery went well and she's recovering nicely. So true about seeing God's love in the actions and concerns of others. xo!
Angela Ellingson says
So happy for this amazing update on sweet Ashby. Thank you Lord!
Colleen says
So happy to read this post this morning!
Vesti says
So happy to hear how well she's doing! As a special needs Mama, I've been the Mama in the surgical waiting room more than 20 times over the last 5 years, and it NEVER gets easier. We continue to pray for your family, and your sweet Ashby!
Lizzie Simantz says
So happy to hear Ashby is doing great! God is good!
Jaye Moncier says
Teary eyed over here! Thanks for sharing this update, Shah. Ashby IS one tough cookie, and she has a strong support system behind her. You previously mentioned her condition is something that has to be managed for her whole life, was the surgery that declustered her veins something that will have to be repeated going forward? Either way, I pray God will continue to bless her and your family. God is so good!
Jaye Moncier says
**Shay (auto correct got me!)
audra wray says
Praying for that precious girl! What wonderful news all is going so well!
JenEMoffitt says
So glad things are going well with Ashby! Continued prayers for your family.
Deena says
I was so happy to read that sweet Ashby is doing so well post-surgery. I've always enjoyed reading about your beautiful family but there's something about Ashby that makes me smile every time. Sending prayers that all continues to go well.
deanna0301 says
I am so glad to hear that the surgery went so well! God is truly amazing. I cant begin to tell you the number of times that I started to reach out to you and stopped (now I am kicking myself). I have a 17 year old daughter (Mollie Grace) that has Sturge-Weber Syndrome. This is, for lack of a better term "big sister" to KT only it is on her face and head. When you first were talking about Ashby and describing her condition I knew immediately what you were talking about. So many advancements have been made in the treatment of these two conditions in the last decade! I can not begin to tell you the amount of time that we spent on the internet after Mollie was first born….God has been so very good to us. He has lead us to a wonderful doctor in NYC at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center, Dr. Roy Geronemus. He has been a tremendous pioneer in helping to research and test new technologies. I would love to share more with you about our journey! And show you some pictures of Mollie.
Karen says
So glad I'm am makeup free at the moment…..sniff sniff! God is so good!!! His hands were definitely all over that!! Praying for continued speedy recovery! Prayers for your MIL too…… Xox
LeAnn Thornton says
What an amazing post! God is so good 🙂
Teresa Flahaut says
Ashby is one special girl! So happy surgery went well and she's recovering! Prayers for you guys Shay! Hugs to all your family! Love y'all ♡
Katie says
I have been worried all week. So happy to hear everything is going well. Hugs all the way from Alaska!
cassymack says
Awesome. I'm so glad Ashby did so well.
Sara Alexander says
What a mighty God we serve!
Karen At Home says
Praying for your sweet Ashby, Shay!!
MEL says
Shay, I'm so happy that Ashby is doing well and the surgery went well. I love how you broke down all the positives and blessings when you could have easily taken the negative, victim route. It's a good reminder for how we can all live in life and look for the blessings instead of the negatives. I wish her continued, quick progress and good health and many more blessing for your family.
Melissa says
Continued prayers for Ashby in her recovery and thank you for the update. She is beyond amazing! She and your family have touched the hearts of so many and may you continued to receive God's blessings.
Hannah Hardy says
What a fighter! Her face literally glows with joy. So glad to hear your Ashby is recovering SO well! Keeping your family in my prayers. Love the little update. 🙂
Laci Murray says
Such a wonderful report on how God heard your prayers!! So glad Ashby is doing so well, have a wonderful weekend!
Nerine says
So happy to read this update! Thank God the surgery went well; continued prayers for her recovery!
Mrs W says
Thank you so much for the update! And I'm so glad Ashby is doing better than expected!! God really works in amazing ways!! She's such a tough cookie 🙂 Many blessings to you and your family from Omaha, NE.
Megan says
Aww love this update. She looks so happy in every picture which is impressive after being under/surgey. Guaranteed I don't look that happy after surgery. She's a tough one!! I can't imagine what God is going to do through that little girl. He is preparing her for something big!! huge!! And I can't wait to see it. Prayers!!!
Tonya Morris says
God is so good!!! I enjoyed reading this post so much. Especially your numbered list of how God is working and showing off in the Shull's lives. It came to mind that you are a living and breathing Ephesians 3:20. Still praying!
Mary Dollar says
Miss Ashby is one tough cookie. Love and prayers for all of you especially during her recovery.
Julie Clark says
So happy to hear! God is good.
Vanessa Campos says
Praying for all of you!!!!
Kelly says
I think it's awesome that you put your praises in writing. What a great way to keep your mind focused on the many good and wonderful aspects of your day. So glad it went well and she is back home…where she belongs. 🙂
Jasmin says
I've been following your blog for a while now but rarely comment. I was so happy to read this update. Ashby is adorable and handled everything so well. Praise God! Continued prayers to you and your family. Have a great weekend!
Jasmin
http://www.jasminlovescoffee.blogspot.com
Staci says
This makes my heart so happy, Shay! You're so thankful and reading your posts about family and faith are so uplifting. I'm so glad Ashby is doing well and you have such good family and friends to look after you!
Staci
http://www.missbloodymary.com
Marie says
Oh my goodness what a fighter that girl is!! What wonderful news! God is so, so good! Reading this made me cry but in a good way, so happy to hear all is going well I know all of us have been thinking of your family the last couple of days! God bless you and your family and have a wonderful weekend :)))
Lindsay at Lindsay'sSweetWorld says
I'm so glad to see that you're back and that everything went so well! What a blessing! I've been praying for you and that sweet girl, Momma! I hope she continues to heal at lightening speed so she can get back to her regular routine. Y'all enjoy your weekend!
Kristin Stewart says
Some brilliant parent whose child had to keep his or her arm elevated invented that little foam contraption. It's brilliant!
being you everyday says
Glory to God! Continuing to send prayers to your family! ?
Alyssa Lamphear says
So glad her surgery went well! Continued prayers for you, Ashby, Andrew, and Andrews mother!
Grimes Life says
God is ALWAYS good! Your ashby is so tough! So glad that is over for yall! Now, TGIF!
Amanda @ A Brownie World says
Ashby, though she may be little….is a hero. And you mommy are an amazing hero for being able to give her a life of blessings and beauty. To God be the glory!
Cindy says
Wow GOD is good! So glad to hear baby girl is doing so well! Ashby is truly a trooper! May GOD continue to bless and keep you guys thur out this journey. May Ashby continue to heal and get better daily.
Lisa Rockwell says
It is truly amazing how resilient kids are, I am so happy that she is doing well!
Unknown says
Praise God!! What a wonderful update!!
Christine S says
And this is what I call the tender mercies of the Lord! So happy for your family!
Jennifer says
Prayers with Ashley and your family – she is beyond precious!
Leigh Clark says
What a sweet, fighter girl!! Continued prayers for a full recovery!!
Debbie says
Continued prayers for Ashby, and adding Andrew's mom to my prayer list. Thanks so much for the update Shay.
Andrea Conrad says
So glad Ashby is doing well!!! Hope you all have the best weekend! Praying that she continues to recover well & for your sweet mother-in-law. My goodness, that's a lot to deal with at the same time. Please keep us updated on both of them!
Kristin says
So glad she had a successful surgery and is fighting like a champ! I hope she continues to recovery nicely and that Andrew's mom is also okay.
Maggie C. says
So thankful that everything went better than expected with sweet Ashby's surgeries! God is so good! Praying that she continues to recover quickly and that the outcomes from the surgeries is better than anticipated. Also praying for Andrew's mom. Have a great weekend!
Lauren says
God is good! Praising Him for a successful surgery and great recovery so far! Sweet thing is such a trooper!
Jeanie says
Such a wonderful, heart-warming post. The power of prayer! Ashby is an angel.
arayne says
So glad to hear Ashby is doing well, you have a pretty incredible little girl. Thank you for allowing me to follow your family's journey. You have such beautiful children.
Errin Rybicki says
God bless!
Happylife38 says
Remarkable little girl, with a remarkable family!!!!
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Elizabeth Birenbaum says
I've been on vacation out of the country until today and when I saw your picture on IG this morning, I knew I needed to come check. Thank you for providing an update on Ashby and I'm SO SO happy she is doing so well! Such a fighter and a strong girl! She is amazing.
April Parrish says
Prayers for sweet Ashby and your family!!!! God's got this!!!!
Janet says
So glad everything went so well for Ashby. I am not on Twitter or Instagram, so, had no idea this was going on. Prayer is so powerful! I pray she continues to do so well in her recovery.
God Bless.
maureen says
So grateful that your Ashby is doing well. Our family prayed for you all this week during our homeschool devotions, and my daughters (also all adopted) were so happy to hear that everyone came through and God answered so many prayers! Hugs to you all!
mel @ the larson lingo says
Praise God that Ashby's surgery went well!!!! I will keep praying for that sweet girl of yours!!!
Beautifully Seaside // Formerly Chic Coastal Living says
THANK YOU JESUS! I knew it would work out better than planned, because God is in control! Amen! The Lord is looking after you and your precious family big time! All my love and prayers for Ashby and your MIL. The Lord is with you my friend! XOXOXOXO
lynne wad says
So happy she's doing so well! She's so blessed and so loved! ❤️
Maryam Nawaz says
I recently came across your blog and went back to read all your posts about Ashby's story. She is such a sweet girl and I'm so happy that she is doing well! 🙂 <3
Katrina Goodman says
I've been praying for Ashby! Tears came to my eyes when I read this post, but I did not comment–just silently prayed at home. Right now I am at Texas Children's in Houston with my 7 week old son because he has been throwing up the past couple days. We just found out he has Pyloric Stenosis. He will have to have surgery as well–probably today. I came back to read your blog post again. Thanks so much for sharing. I will continue praying for Ashby! He holds our babies in the palm of His hands!
Danielle (Life with the Hewitt Family) says
I am so glad to hear that Ashby's surgery was successful and she is recovering is going well. I was wondering if she had KT Syndrome. My husband also has KT Syndrome. It has given him trouble over the years but he hasn't let it stop him. He is still very active and is successful in his law enforcement career. I know that over the years we have had a lot of questions and were curious how KT would impact his life as he grew older. Of course we are still learning about it and adapting but I just wanted to share that having KT Syndrome won't stop Ashby from accomplishing her dreams! Prayers to Ashby, you and your family!
Mama Of Boys says
Oh thank goodness, I saw your instagram picture and then blog silence made me nervous. Am so pleased it all went well, BETTER than well it would appear?! What a clever girl you have there, and the most wonderful doctors. Hope you've had a nice quiet weekend to aid recovery even further xx
Karen S says
So glad to hear that Asby is doing well. I have been following your blog from Canada. Praying for you and for Ashby's quick and easy recovery!
XxDayseesxx 1 says
Brave little girl!! She also looks like my friend, Arewen. Arwens mom is actually having a baby girl
Kimberly says
What a strong and brave little girl! I hope things continue to go well with Ashby's recovery.
Amanda & Jerrod Carpenter says
Thanks for sharing Shay! Your adoption journey and obediance inspires me and challenges me. I'm so thankful to see how God answered so many prayers for you guys. Blessings!
Anamarie Rebori says
Love reading your blog! So thrilled to hear Ashby is doing well!
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Tiffany Bagalini says
So happy to hear about Ashby's awesome recovery! Prayers for her continued success!
Queen In Between says
Just getting around to reading this update…so many praises for sweet Ashby.
Tiffany Kuo says
This is the first blog I've ever started to follow. Thank you for adopting Ashby and loving her as your own. As an Asian girl with a disability like Ashby, I have found life to be so challenging and difficult. I am so glad that there are people like your family who have been so selfless to help someone like Ashby, someone like me. I hope Ashby grows to be even more strong and makes you happy/proud to be her momma. Thank you again for helping her with her disability and taking care of her. I know it must be draining but keep it up!