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Ashby ·

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This morning, we go for procedure number 18.

Here’s my brave little nugget three years ago the morning of procedure number one.

If you go back and read my post about it, I say that it was the first of possibly six procedures.

And we’re on eighteen.

I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again, as much as I think I want to know the future…I don’t.  I am beyond thankful that three years ago when I took that picture of her sitting there on the stairs that I had no freaking clue that we’d be back almost three years to the day later for number eighteen.  I don’t know how I would have functioned that day (or any of the days later) knowing in advance what was in front of us.

Yesterday, I surprised Ashby with a special little overnight trip in honor of her being SO DANG BRAVE about all of these procedures.  I took her to the Hilton Anatole in Dallas for the afternoon and night to enjoy their really cool water park and then a fun night in a hotel.  We swam, we rode the slides, we ate room service in our pjs and watched TV all cuddled up together…we had the BEST time.  Right this minute, she’s out like a light next to me in the bed as I finish up a few things and go to sleep myself.

These procedures get harder on her both emotionally and physically every time, so please just pray for her today.  We just love this sweet girl so much!  Thank you for your love and prayers! xo

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  3. Jessica says

    Prayers for your sweet Ashby today!!! ??? and for you too mama! I know recovery is tough, hoping this one is smooth and calm. You’re sweet girl is so very brave!

  4. Angela Ellingson says

    Praying for sweet Ashby right now. May the doctors have wisdom and steady hands. I ask for a peace that only comes from the Lord to fill your hearts and minds. I also ask for great progress and healing in Jesus name. So much love to you guys.

  5. Amy Heinl says

    Lifting sweet Ashby and you in prayer. Praying for minimimal side effects from the anesthesia. Praying for her doctors and those who will be treating her today. Praying for her brave and strong warrior heart to be comforted and strengthened so that her fear and nervousness is eased today. Praying for peace for your sweet momma soul today. May our prayers bring you both comfort and peace

  7. Hope Fortner says

    Lifting up sweet Ashby today! Also praying for you guys as you guide and care for her through this. Love to all the Shulls!

  9. Suzie says

    Sending prayers, hugs and good thoughts to everyone!! She is just sweetest, bravest little girl!!

  10. Angela Banae says

    Prayers for sweet Ashby & all of you! She is such a brave girl!! May she feel God’s peace as she continues to have these procedures and praying He heal Ashby!!

  13. Jennifer Baker says

    Hi Shay, Lifting Ashby up in prayer now. May her recovery go swiftly. You are such an amazing mama to her, stay strong for her!!

  14. Sheaffer Sims says

    Sweet girl. Sweet mama. I just prayed for both of you and the doctors. Love y’all.

  16. Cherry Hicks says

    Prayers for dear, sweet Ashby AND her mama! And her family who loves her so!!!

  17. Amanda says

    bless her little heart!! I couldn’t imagine being a mom of a child that had to have 18 procedures! you are ALSO a tough cookie!

  18. kathy says

    I am praying for Ashby. I’m also praying for a creative miracle.
    Sending love to you both!

  35. Mary says

    Sending you prayers all the way from Boston Ashby, even though you are a Yankees fan 😉

  36. Cindy says

    Praying for your sweet Ashby. Prayers as well for the Doctors who are skilled and the skilled staff who care for this sweet child. It is good and pleasing to our Lord to ask and to pray for one another. She is a brave one!

  40. Theresa Wenz says

    Will always say prayers for your amazing girl and for you and the rest of your family. Cannot even imagine how difficult and draining this must be. All the positive thoughts heading your way ❤️

  41. Keisha Dawson says

    Prayers for you both today! What a sweet time you guys got to have last night!

  43. Bethany says

    It’s encouraging to see so many praying for Ashby! Thanks for asking for prayer. It’s a powerful thing!! Asking for Jesus to press His power on her today!

  47. Amanda Jennings says

    Praying for your brave, sweet girl so hard! I know it is hard on everyone, but know God has a plan for her. She will do mighty things…she already has. Praying for the procedure to go smoothly and to give you the strength and support she will need in the days to come.

  54. Faith says

    I am praying for her and your family everyday. She is such a beautiful brave little girl. Her spirit shows in all her photos.

  55. Raquel Whatley says

    I can’t imagine how overwhelming this has been for you as her Momma. My heart and prayers are with you both today. May the Lord be with you and give you the strength and courage you need to get through this and may he comfort you in the difficulty of this situation. I prayed also for the doctors who are caring for Ashby, may the Lord guide their hands carefully and of course, may Ashby heal quickly.

  56. Sara McQ says

    Your sweet girl is so loved. She is so strong! And so is her mama. Covering Ashby and you in prayers today! xo

  57. Wilma says

    Father, whatever Ashby’s greatest need is I ask you to meet that need and let her know it came from You.
    I ask this in the powerful name of Jesus The Great Physician.?

  58. Marisa says

    Sending additional prayers from McKinney for precious Ashby, her lovely family and her wonderful medical team.

  60. Julie Bradford says

    What a surprise for your sweet brave girl!!!!! Prayers for all of you today! praying for comfort and strength… you rock too mama…

  62. Sonia Limon says

    Prayers for Ashby, every nurse and doctor in contact with her today – for great attitudes, clarity, and answers! Prayers for your family and for success overall in every shape and form!!

  67. Lindsay @ Lindsay's Sweet World says

    Oh Shay, you’re raising the bravest little girl. She gets it from her Momma, no doubt! She is in my prayers as always!

  69. Tracy says

    So sorry your sweet girl has to endure another procedure. Praying for her and for you too!

  71. Malorie says

    Love the surprise trip! Our son had many procedures at our Children’s Hospital and we often did the same thing at the indoor waterpark hotel very close. I prefer those to be his memories of the experience!

  72. Jackie says

    Prayers for that strong Ashby of yours!! I hope the procedure went well and that her recovery is ok. XOXO

  73. Samantha @ Live.Plan.Wed. says

    I agree that knowing the future would make it much more difficult to keep going! Prayers for Ashby and the whole family.

  76. Becky Carl says

    So many prayers for that strong little one. God bless your family and this journey together.

  78. Lea says

    What an inspiration! And, what a gift she is to you and you to her. It’s just precious! Praying her procedure is behind her and she is doing well. What a journey!

  80. Katie S. says

    It’s always late when I (finally) get to read your blog for the day, so sorry for the delay here! These posts break my heart, but am so hopeful that after each procedure comes great progress. Prayers for Ashby. What an awesome testimony she has already. ?

  82. Michaelann Seiders says

    Late reading this post, but as I did God I felt very emotional thinking about what a very awesome plan has for your daughter. Praying for strength for all of you!

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