Today, our Ashby London is TEN!
I mean, I’m one sentence in to typing this post and am already crying on my keyboard.
This kid is simply amazing.
She defies all the odds.
She works so very hard at EVERYTHING she does.
She never thinks “I can’t” but always thinks “how can I…”.
She is strong, she is spunky, she is smart, she is silly, she is sweet, she is JOY.
When I look at Miss Ashby, I see everything the world needs more of. I see compassion, I see grace, I see resilience, I see determination, I see fortitude, I see hope, I see love.
TEN YEARS OLD?!
We love this sweet girl so very much!
Thank YOU to everyone out there that loves (and prays!) for her too.
We’re off to celebrate her big today! She wants bike riding, books and oysters all on her birthday, so we’re off to make that happen right now 🙂 .
Happy birthday, Ashby London! We love you SO MUCH!! xx
PS: Ashby picked out today’s recipe, so make sure you hop over there to see what it is 🙂 !
ANTOINETTE HEIDLE says
Happy Birthday Sweet Ashby! Enjoy your day!🎁🎈🎉🎂
Kelly says
Happy Birthday Sweet Ashby! 🎉🌟💝
Elspeth says
10 already?! Thank you for sharing your family and stories with us! Happy birthday Ashby!!
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Marla says
Shay, I’m crying with you! Ashby just tugs at my heart and makes me feel all the emotions in such a big joyous way. I will never stop praying for her or her sweet, loving parents. Thank you for giving us glimpses in to your life and Gods work. You are so inspiring!
Happy 10’th Birthday Ashby-welcome to double digits 🙂
I cracked up when I read she wanted oysters. What a neat kid. Lol!
Ramona Puckett says
Happy Happy Birthday 🎈🎉🎁🎊🎂❤️
Kim Harrigan says
Happy 10th birthday to your sweet Ashby!
Debbie says
Happy Birthday! I love that she wants books! Girl after my own heart! Praying for her daily!
Nancy K. says
Happy Birthday Precious Ashby! Have a super fun day. I can’t believe you’re 10 already.
Beth Knecht says
Happy Birthday, Ashby! What an amazing (not so little) girl! 🎈 I’ve loved following her story!
Shanna thompson says
I’m questioning her love of oysters, but other than that, she’s PERFECT. We love you BIG, Ashby Shull! Have the very best day! ❤️❤️🥰
Amy Heinl says
Happy Birthday sweet Ashby….I hope this day is filled with all the things you love and hold dear
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
Happy birthday to Ashby! I cannot believe she is already 10! I feel like it was just recently that I was reading all of your posts while you were in China and feeling so inspired!
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Carol says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Ashby. Always keep that sparkle and smile. It is an encouragement to many of us. Enjoy your day BIG time!
Melissa Terry says
Happy birthday to your Ashby girl!!! It’s been a privilege to pray for her and watch her grow from afar. I hope y’all have the best day celebrating xo
SS says
HAPPY 1st DECADE!!!! Wishing you a great day and many, many more beautiful decades ahead!!!
Wendy says
Happy Birthday Ashby! Have a wonderful birthday! 🎂🎊🎁🎉🎈
Corbie says
Happy birthday Ashby! I hope you have an amazing day!!
Jami says
HBD to your sweet girl. I have loved falling along with her story & Her positive attitude is a direct reflection of how awesome her parents are and her siblings are. Love and prayers to you all!
Alison says
Happy Birthday, sweet Ashby!! I hope you have the most fabulous day!!
Kandi Barber says
Hope you have the best birthday ever Ashby!!
Janet says
Happy birthday Ashby!
Beth Valenta says
Happy birthday ASHBY! She has been a joy to follow. And oysters? A girl after my own heart.
Tracy Doubts says
Happy Birthday Ashby! You are so beautiful!
Laci Murray says
Happy Birthday Ashby!!
MelanieL says
Happy 10th birthday Ashby! Have fun today and always! 🙂
Michalina Peterson says
Happy Birthday to your sweet beautiful Ashby! ❤️
Christina says
Yay! Happy Happy Birthday Ashby! Her light shines through the words you speak about this sweet girl. Have a wonderful day celebrating your girl!
Katie says
Wishing Ashby the HAPPIEST TENTH BIRTHDAY! So much inspiration, determination and joy!
I’ve been following along for YEARS and remember all the days leading up to Ashby coming home with you all and this just honestly brings tears to my eyes! I hope she feels all the love today!
Kelly Bonner says
Happy Birthday Ashby! 🎉🎉🎉❤️🙏🏻
Kelly says
Happy Birthday to Ashby! What an amazing young lady she is!
Anne says
Birthday blessings for a sweet angel 😊
Dawn says
You rock, Ashby!! Have a great day with your peeps!
Patty says
Happy birthday, Miss Ashby! You’re a rock star!
GIGi says
Happy birthday to your amazing Ashby! She gets more beautiful every day. I hope her day is perfect, just like her!
Meredith says
Happy Birthday, Ashby!!!
Liz Thorson says
Happy Birthday to precious Ashby! She is a delightful girl! Here’s to the happiest day and evening of celebration for her on Nantucket! What a wonderful area to be on Ashby’s 1st double digit birthday!
Connie says
Happy 10th Birthday to sweet Ashby!!
Melissa says
Happy birthday to sweet Ashby! I hope you get to eat all the Oysters to celebrate, and don’t forget some ice cream at the Juice Bar 🙂
Stephanie Snyder says
Happy happy double digits to your sweet girl! She is so inspiring, not just to other kids, but to all humans who need a little motivation. For everyone who doesn’t try or seek alternative ways to do something they want to do, she is proof there is a way, and her spirit is infectious. I pray for her and your family, and on this special birthday, for her to have the best day yet!
Jen says
Happy Birthday Ashby!!!! I can’t believe she requested oysters for her birthday meal; that’s a girl after my own heart…!
Allison says
Happy Birthday to sweet Ashby! I always love reading about how well she’s doing. Does she get a 10th birthday trip with your parents?
Mix and Match Mama says
They’re going to go next year on this trip. COVID kind of knocked them all off their schedule a bit, but she’s excited about next summer!
Pam English says
Happy Birthday Ashby! May God continue to enrich and bless your life. You’re such an inspiration to others and a pleasure to follow you on your life’s journey!
Laurie S says
Happy Birthday Ashby! Shay, I remember when you blogged that you were going to be the Shull Five – and announced you were adopting, At first I thought you were pregnant… How the years have flown, and Ashby and your family have grown and loved each other so hard. Have a great day!
Sheaffer says
Love you, Ashby! I want to be like YOU when I grow up!!!!
Deena says
Happy Birthday to sweet Ashby! I hope she gets everything she wants. ❤️
Susan McKain says
Happy, happy 10th Birthday, wonderful Ashby! 🎂🍰
Leslie Susan Clingan says
I don’t know who is more blessed. Ashby to have found a place in your family. Or your family to have found Ashby. Or all of us to be witness to the love you guys share. Happy birthday to this amazing child. God bless her and keep her.