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Comments: David - I am about to travel to China to pick up our daughter without my wife due to a pregnancy. I was hoping I could talk to you about your experiences. I don't know if you still check this or not, but I thought I'd give it a try. Please send me an email if you can. Thanks. Jake
Comments: This has been such a beautiful testimony to God's grace! This last post and pictures are beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. We love you! The Foxes
Comments: Hi, I've been following your story since your trip to China last year and I enjoyed checking the updates every month. You kept a wonderful site. Thanks for sharing. I wish the best to your family and I'll definitely check out your new blog!
Comments: what a wonderful last entry. i can't believe it has already been a year since griffin was born and ainsley came home to her family. it truly is amazing how God works and brings His plan into our lives. what a wonder!!!! you two are truly blessed. kristin
Comments: Hi, I have enjoyed following your family's story over the past year. We are another my adoption website family. We just came home with our daughter Sophia (Sophia's Amazing Journey). We too have a biological son. Sophia and Graham are exactly 12 months apart. It was so wonderful following your journey. Tricia
Comments: Wow! I can't believe you all have been home for one year. I followed your journey last year and enjoyed reading every word of it. Your last picture is just gorgeous of your whole family! Congratulations on your 1 year together as a family of 4! Your children are darling! My name is Beth and my LID March 15th,2006 for NSN. Right now the CCAA is up to 27 months waiting. But it keeps growing month by month. I know it will happen and in the meantime your site along with everyone elses inspires me and fills me with hope. Thanks for sharing the details...it really paves the road for waiting families. Again, congratulations! Beth (My website is also with Joe and Jen and it is An Angel of Hope)
Comments: Just felt the need to say thank you for listening to your hearts and going through the long adoption process! One year ago we traveled to China to bring a beautiful little girl home to be a part of our family - it's hard to believe that it's actually been that long. I will never forget that day, "gotcha day", when Ainsley was placed in David's arms - it was "real" at last - this little girl that we'd all been waiting for and praying for. I know there have been up's and down's over the past year, but you have done a great job becoming new parents and I'm proud of you and your precious family. Ainsley has changed so much - it's so wonderful to see that sweet smile so often and hear her laughter - she's such a happy little girl. I never would have dreamed that I (the one who doesn't really like to travel) would find myself in China someday, but I'd do it again for the "prize" that was awaiting us! Thank you for letting me be a part of that special time in your life - for allowing me to share in your joy and your struggles. There will always be a special place in my heart for Ainsley - she was a part of our family in my heart before we ever knew her name or her face because God put that love there while we waited. It's a very special time as the anniversary of "gotcha day" approaches and I'm glad that I will be with you guys on that special day and then on Ainsley's second birthday. We have so much to celebrate - two precious little gifts from God - both in His perfect timing. I will never understand how God can be so good to us as undeserving as we are at times, but I'm so thankful that His love looks beyond our unworthiness and blesses us with such awesome treasures. I'll never be able to put into words all that I feel when I reflect on my family - my children and grandchildren - my heart just overflows with thanksgiving for God's blessings in my life. I love you all and treasure you - I pray God will continue to bless your marriage and your family. Please always allow Him room in your home. Love - Mama/Meme
Comments: Happy Belated First Birthday to Griffin
Comments: wow!! time is really flying Griffin is 1year old!! and look at all that hair! Ainsley is getting prettier every day (and smarter) thats what i like about this site (myadopionstories) to watch them grow up i hope i live long enough (i'm 61) to see them in college!! ( and maybe medical school) i have " adopted " a little boy ( Gideon ) @ New Day Foster Home close to Beijing he will be 2 April 8 i am going to try and visit this fall and ride the train down to Hanoi (VN ) to see a little girl ( Huyen ) i sponsor thru Childfund VN i went to see her last fall ( Oct. ) she is a beautiful child and very smart keep those updates coming!! Donnie
Comments: I've been following your journey since you left for China last year. As a mommy to 1 year old, I was fascinated by your bravery to take on 2 infants. You guys have done amazing, and I've loved watching your family grow. Thanks for sharing!
Comments: Just wanted to wish Griffin a belated Happy 1st Birthday! Hope you had a great day at the museum. Hugs, Cousins Jamie, Brian, Spencer & Meredith
Comments: Still LOVIN' the updates of the Clubb Family of Four!!!! Sounds like you had an absolutely fantastic vacation together. Sun and sand sound fabulous right now. Excited to read that you will transition to a blog once you finish these updates. I would be so sad if you "left"! 
Comments: I'm going to miss reading these updates and seeing regular pics of the fam.
Comments: Hello! We met at a Bethany International Training Day in April 2006. We are so excited to see how the Lord has worked in your lives! So much have enjoyed following your blog. We continue to wait  , but trust that someday things will speed up and we'll have a daughter to call our own. Your children are beautiful.Blessings!
Comments: LOVE to read these updates! Sounds like it has been a fantastic month of new adventures and happy memories. Cracks me up that Griffin is nearly bigger than his "big" sister. The kids are just as cute as ever! Blessings, Anna and the Bearden's in Boise (fellow MAW family)
Comments: Greetings from Maryland! I came across your website many months ago just before you received your referral of Ainsley and have so enjoyed following your journey. We, too, recently adopted our daughter, Ande, and were actually in China and Guangdong the exact same time (early April)! I continue to check back for updates periodically and am always pleased to see how well you all are doing. You have been blessed with wonderful, adorable children! May God continue to bless your family!
Comments: LOVE LOVE LOVE reading your site. I always look forward to the 14th to read your update. I think Shannon must be superwoman. Giving birth to a child, welcoming home her daughter just one month later and six months later running a 5K! You go girl!!!!!! Ainsley and Griffin are so darn cute. Thanks for keeping us strangers in the cyberworld updated ;-) All the best for a beautiful fall, Brian and Anna (My Adoption Website 'The Story of Sarah')
Comments: Shannon and David, I'm sure keeping this website current is a great challenge, however, I want to thank you both for doing it. I do look forward to checking it out every month and I remind several women on this campus that it's been updated so they can read up on you as well! Keep up the good work. The kids are growing so fast and are simply adorable!! One of the faculty members in ERS left last Friday for China with her husband to get their new family member, "Anna." It's been a long and nerve wracking wait for them. I'm very anxious to hear their story as well. I know she was following along on your story which was a big help to her..... thank you again for your time and sharing special moments of your family with "the world." 
Comments: thanks for the update. things sure have changed for you guys in the past 6 months, haven't they??!?!!! i am so glad Ainsley and griffin are growing and doing well all around. life certainly is busy once you add children to the mixture. can't wait to see y'all again. love, the parsons
Comments: As always, it is amazing how quickly this update appears! I can't believe how quickly these two are growing! It was fun to read about your visit to Lancaster since we go to market almost every time we are there, too. The details in your writing make it so easy to feel a part of your family and what you are going through! Shannon, I'd love to see you again sometime soon. Things are really hectic here since dance class, Wednesday morning Bible study, and preschool (TR afternoons) have all started this week! The girls are holding up so well and even starting to go without their afternoon naps - it's a hard adjustment for me! Since most mornings are free, maybe we could schedule a trip to the mall for a little excursion - or even join you at North Park for a walk - I could take the double stroller, too. Let's be in touch! Congrats - you guys are doing such a great job! Love, Shawna
Comments: Hi, David: Thank you for sharing your update. I am so happy to see your family adjusting well and to see your daughter blossom. Take care. Shiyan
Comments: I can't believe how fast the time has gone! I just love these two little ones soooooo much. It's going to be hard to not spoil them. Ainsley has been one terrific little girl...she has adapted to her new surroundings so well. I can't get over the fact that she eats so many different things...like guacamole off the spoon! And Griffin is growing too fast! When I look back on his new born pictures, I can't get over how he's changed. Quite a handsome young man! Well, you both are doing a great job as parents...I am very proud of you. I have been bless with so many wonderful things. These two little beautiful children have a huge place in my heart! I love you all, Grandma GG
Comments: Just read your July entry - it's hard to believe that three months have already past since our trip to China! Ainsley's 15 mos. old and Griffin's 4 mos. old - and how they both have changed. They're both so precious!! I'm so glad that you were able to come to visit and hope that there will be other trips in the future (maybe not too far apart) and of course I do plan to head up north before too long. Don't think I'll be able to go too long without seeing those two (and, of course, you two also). Isn't it amazing how much things have changed and how you've grown as Mommy and Daddy over the last 3 months - God's grace is sufficient. I'm still in awe at how God has worked in your life and how He has blessed you. I know you already know this, but the greatest gift you'll ever give Griffin and Ainsley is to teach them His truth and to make them aware of how God in his infinite wisdom made you a family of four. My prayer for you as a family is that you will continue to seek His face and lean on Him for the strength and wisdom that it takes to share life and parent Griffin and Ainsley. Please never forget or take for granted all He has done for you - it's so easy to do when, for the most part, life is running on the smooth road. I continue to thank Him and praise Him for how He has blessed me so bountifully - three children whom I love dearly and now six grandchildren to love. I am convinced that He has orchestrated it all and "hand picked" Ainsley to be one of those six. I'm very proud of you and how you've brought your "family-of-four" together. It will be exciting to see what the next month will hold and how everyone will change. I love you all - as always I'm sending hugs and kisses to Griffin and Ainsley. God bless - Mama/Meme
Comments: Hi! I, too, am waiting on a baby girl from China and I was curious if you would share with me your agency. I would love to talk to you about how you birthed a baby and adopted as this is my desire, too. I am wondering if I get pregnant will they put me on hold? From my understanding my agency will put me on hold if I get pregnant but I haven't asked them about it since I have been LID. I am already LID, but just recently. With the wait time, I would love to go ahead and birth a child now. I am so happy for you and would love to hear back from you.
Comments: David & Shannon: Thank you so very much for continuing to share your beautiful story with the world. I enjoy reading your stories and so very much appreciate the love and joy that a reader can feel from your words! I know parenting isn't always peaches & cream, but trust me, these days are going to fly by so quickly and before you know it you'll be holding your grandchildren! You have a beautiful family and I hope to see you at Shannon & Steve's sometime soon!  Again, thanks for sharing -- I look forward to reading up again on you guys in July!!!Hugs! "Grandma Patti"
Comments: Greetings from Colorado! I know that you both remember me from Elon! I read about your story in the most recent Elon Magazine and checked out your website. I've been living in Colorado for 10 years and have lost touch with most people from Elon. Congratulations on your new additions to your family! I've read through your story and am very inspired by it! I work for a company called InJoy Birth & Parenting Videos (you may have seen some of our videos if you took a childbirth class through your hospital). Let me know if you'd be interested in some newborn and/or parenting videos - you might find them helpful! - I can get them very cheaply! I've love to get back in touch with you! Love, Gayle
Comments: Hi David and Shannon, This is Becky Blonde (Becky Brown and I lived downstairs from David at Elon). Saw your birth notice in the Elon magazine and just wanted to say hi and congratulations on your family!
Comments: Yeah!!! An update. I was wondering how things were going with two little ones. Have you seen the Salsa in china Blog. I love your blog and have certainly appreciated all your honesty. Would you mind sharing some of the tips the physician shared with you. As my husband and I embark on this journey, we soak up any information we can get. Happy Mother's Day. Both your babies are beautiful
Comments: Shannon and David, First of all, Shannon, I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day! Thanks for sharing the joys and challenges of parenting thus far. I will continue to pray for all of you. I loved the pictures of both Ainsley and Griffin. I think he looks a lot like you Shannon! My favorite picture is the one of David sleeping with Griffin and Ainsley! Looking forward to more updates soon! Linda
Comments: Hey Shannon- I loved your update - the details you've included as well as the honesty about the highs and the lows. You and David are doing such an amazing job as new parents and I'm looking forward to seeing you again. The pictures are priceless - you make such a beautiful family! Much love- Shawna
Comments: David and Shannon AND FAMILY!!!!! Hello!!!! Remember me??? Susan from Elon??? WOW - I just got the Elon magazine in the mail and saw that you guys had a baby!! Your website was listed in the magazine so I immediately looked it up! I just cannot BELIEVE all that is happening in your lives! I am soooooooooo happy for you both!!!!!!!!! Both of your children are absolutely beautiful!!! What a remarkable story!!! It was a blessing reading it!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! Love, Susan
Comments: ps... Happy Mother's Day Shannon!!!!!
Comments: David and Shannon,
Congratulations on the new additions to your family!!! I’m very happy for you guys and I know you’re going to enjoy this new adventure you are embarking upon. Take care and I hope to see you all soon!
Love, Adam
Comments: HAPPY 1st MOTHER'S DAY TO SHANNON! [View Entry]
Comments: Hello to the Clubb's I love the pictures you have taken along with the mini video of Ainsley splashing in the tub. Some things are universal! Your journey is a hot topic here at work. I sent the link to two of Dr. Humphrey's staff so they could follow along too. Welcome home David! We are all anxious to see you, Shannon, your new daughter and son. I can't believe how big your son has grown already! Hugs to you all Juliann
Comments: Dear Clubb family, Welcome home Ainsley! I loved seeing the pictures of the four of you together at last! We will be praying for God's continual wisdom and strength through this adjustment period. May you find joy in raising your little ones to love and honor God! Linda
Comments: david, shannon, griffin, and ainsley, the pictures truly say it all. ainsley seems to have adjusted well considering the adjustment placed upon her. that is truly a blessing from the Lord!!!! He is so good and His timing is so perfect!!!! remember over the next few weeks that His strength is made perfect in our weaknesses!!!!! when we are weak, He is strong!!! it is very hard to believe you are now a family and party of "four." wow! how will we ever get a place to fit all of us in a restuarant now!?!?!?!?!? that will be a challenge when you visit now! oh well. challenges are good to grow our character, which is what God desires to do in us if we allow Him. you guys be blessed over these next several weeks as you adjust to being a family of four. love, kristin
Comments: Dear Ainsley, Welcome Home, welcome to the USA and to Pennsylvania. You are now home with your Mommy and Daddy and your little brother Griffin. Your Mommy and Daddy are very lucky to have you as their very own daughter to raise and love for the rest of their lives. You will find that they are very loving and energetic, and now that you are a part of this family you will add your grace and energy to the family. Your Mommy and Daddy love you with all of their hearts as well as your brother Griffin and all of your Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, nephews, nieces and many others who have been completely thrilled to watch while you made your way to your new home in Pittsburgh. While we thank God for those that cared for you in your 1st year of life, we also thank God that you have come here so that we can love you too. I love your Mommy and Daddy, I love your brother Griffin and now Ainsley....................I love you too. Grandpa Kuhns [View Entry]
Comments: Welcome home david and ainsley!!! i hope it was not too difficult of a trip with the toddler in tow. i can't wait to hear the update on your homecoming and union with mommy!!! i pray it all went smoothly and will continue to go smoothly through the night and in the days ahead. look forward to visiting as soon as poosbile. sorry we couldn't make the trip. at least katelyn got to be there!!!! love, kristin
Comments: Welcome home David & Ainsley! (and Grandma's too) It's wonderful to know you're all together now. Can't wait for the next big update! Best of luck to you all as you begin to make this final transition. I'm sure it will be challenging, but joyous too!
Comments: Your family is just beautiful!! I so enjoyed following your trip to Ainsley and what a trip it was. Now all the fun begins with two little ones! David you did such an amazing job and Mom home with a newborn, wow. I look forward to seeing you all together- thanks for sharing!! Heidi -Bringing home Lulu [View Entry]
Comments: Thank you so much for your honesty in your journal. I appreciated your April 9th post about Ainsley and acknowledging the trying times as well as the triumphant.
Comments: I've loved reading your story ! I'm amazed too how much this sweet little girl looks liker her Daddy!!!! Have a safe trip home and Congratulations on both babies ! ~Rachel in Virginia (Early stages of adoption journey to China....)
Comments: Hi All!!! What AN AWESOME JOURNEY!! Ainsely is ABSOLUTLEY BEAUTIFUL!!! I wish all THE BEST OF LUCK....and how 'bout those travelin' grandmas?? What troopers!!! David, you are awesome!! Happy Birthday Griffin - you are a baby doll!! We are (Journey to Baby Girl) on the website! We should travel early May!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all - take care, take it all in and enjoy!! You are TRULY blessed!! p.s. I am from Penn Hills, PA, (near Pittsburgh) so of couse, I am partial!!! Love, Patti & Steve Jones in Wilmington, North Carolina!
Comments: Happy Birthday Baby Ainsley!!! We are so excited to welcome you into our family. Look forward to seeing you soon!! David and Shannon you have truely been blessed with not one but two beautiful babies!! We are so happy for you and are looking forward to meeting your new little family. Children are a true gift from God and one to be treasured every single day. Shannon, I know you can hardly wait to hold your baby girl in your arms and David, I'm sure you are spoiling her good!!! Have a safe trip back and please know you are all in our prayers for a safe return. Love, Valerie, Steve, Christopher & Tyler
Comments: I have been following your story and its one of the best I've read!! A one month old and a one year old!! Congratulations to you all, and have a safe trip home. May your bonding at home go smoothly for all! Sandra LID 3/27/06
Comments: Renee and I have enjoyed keeping track of your journey. We continue to be blown away by the undeserved goodness of God. Ainsley is a gift to you as you know. She will give you glimpses into the heart of the Father like you've never known before. David--Don't forget that the first and greatest demonstration of the love of Christ that you will show Ainsley (and Griffin) is in your Christ-like love for Shannon. Shannon--Don't forget that the first and greatest demonstration of the love of Christ that you will show Ainsley (and Griffin) is in the way you esteem David as your husband. It's easy to be so mesmerized by these precious gifts that you forget the gifts that God intended for you to be to one another. Our prayer is that your lives would be filled to overflowing with the knowledge and the living experience of Him who gave His life for you and chose you to be children of the King! O how He loves you and me O how He loves you and me He gave His life What more could He give? O how He loves you O how He loves me O how He loves you and me (great song to sing to Ainsley or Griffin while your holding them)
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Comments: What a wonderful journey you are on. It has been wonderful to follow, as we prepare to do the samething shortly. We are LID 10-31-05, from Lititz, PA. Praying for a safe journey home and a wonderful reunion for you all. Kathy
Comments: Hello! Just wanted to drop you a note and wish you the best on your journey. We don't know each other but your story is very interesting to me because we also welcomed a birth daughter while we waited for our daughter from China and our birth daughter, Sophie, was born on March 9, 2006! Also, we are from the Pittsburgh area - and I see from your site that you may be too. We have a lot in common. We have been home from China with our second daughter for about 9 months now and it has been great. I wish you nothing but the best -- your lives will be so filled now in the most wonderful way! I send my very best wishes to your beautiful family. Mary Beth
Comments: I have signed your book before, but after following this trip, I cannot help but sign again.
Comments: I can see it now! David.......Where's my phone? Where's my keys? Shannon.......Look in the box of cherrios, that's where I found my phone yesterday! Baby Proof the house.......now! Love - Dad
Comments: What a wonderful Easter! She is darling and looks like her Daddy! Thank you for allowing us to tag along! The Gagni Family http://www.sigtemp.type.com/nihao/ The Story of Gracyn
Comments: She is beautiful!  Congratulations and thank you for sharing your journey.
Comments: Happy Easter! I've been following your journey to Ainsley every day. I just wanted to say that it's really wonderful to see more and more expression from her. The first few days she just had a glazed over look and it's really a pleasure to see how she's getting comfortable with her Daddy and the "traveling grandmas." She is so adorable! Congratulations on all of your blessings (including Griffin).
Comments: Happy Easter!
Comments: ainsley's smile is definitely priceless!!!! those pictures are so cute. i am so glad i've been able to follow the journey with your daily updates and pictures. it wouldn't be the same if we didn't have this technology!!!! have a great evening, what is left of it for you (my day is just beginning!!) love, kristin
Comments: What an amazing experience for all of you! I check several times each day for updates and I am amazed at the bond between Ainsley and Daddy. I feel like I am living the experience through your pictures and journaling. Thank you for sharing your journey. Carol
Comments: Good Morning from Lancaster, PA. I check everyday (several times a day) for updates and get tears in my eyes everytime I see new pictures and read all about your journey. It is so exciting and I can't wait to see Ainsley & Griffin and especially my best friend, GG Linda!!!! Happy Easter and safe travels as you make your way back home to PA. I will keep you in my daily thoughts and prayers throughout your journey. God Bless You All. Love - Jodi XOXOXOXOXOXO
Comments: just wanted to give you a couple links before you decide to let your daughter forward face in the car! Car Safety 4 Kids - Extended Rear-Facing YouTube - The Importance of Rear-Facing Child car seat advice questioned - Growing Up Healthy - MSNBC.com my 23 month old still rear faces!
Comments: Hi David and Shannon, Griffin and Ainsley and "traveling Grandmas"!!! What a beautiful little niece you are!! I see your trusting spirit in your big brown eyes. You are wanted and loved by all of us. Uncle Carl and I will meet when you come to visit Lancaster County. We will show you the cows and Amish and of course, the fire trucks at Willow Street Fire Co!!!! "Thank you , God, for blessing us beyond our comprehension. Surround this family with your protective angels and lead them all to a closer understanding of your unconditional love". From this time on, David and Shannon, your hearts will walk outside of your own body, what a privilege, what a responsibility. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. You are never alone. Blessings to all of you, I love the pictures and your journal entries. Happy Easter!! love and hugs, Aunt i
Comments: What a precious smile Ainsley has! We have really enjoyed reading the journal entries and seeing the photos every day. Kaia enjoys the photos too and can't wait to meet Ainsley. Looks like David and the "traveling grandmas" are doing an excellent job! We continue to pray for you - for your bonding with Ainsley, for your safe trip home, for Shannon and little Griffin back in PA. What wonderful blessings you have in your two new little ones! We can't wait to meet them!
Comments: It has been wonderful following all the joyful changes that have been taking place in your family. The birth of Griffin and Ainsley finally joining your family, such life changing events. It is great to read how capable a daddy can be with their little one, other daddies please take note.The traveling grandmas are terrific and should have their own show... travel network...i would definately tune in to watch them. and i believe the CCAA did an amazing job matching you guys... Ainsley looks so much like David... best wishes for a safe trip home and an easy transition for Ainsley. May God Bless you even more... Bonnie http://www.youbelong.net/dragonwild
Comments: thank you so much for the update. it was nice turning on the computer to check and there was actually an update. and what an update it was. sounds like little ainsley is adjusting well and will continue to adjust over time. GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!! How great the Father's love for us that He chooses to bless us!!! this journey is great to follow and it will only begin even more when you arrive back in the States to introduce Ainsley to her mama!!!! mama (aka shannon) - - continue to be strong as you wait in expectancy and rememeber the LORD is your strength!!! until next time. . . kristin
Comments: Great Aunt, Nancy Friday, April 6th, 2007 David and traveling Grandmas, it has been a joy reading about your journey ! We enjoyed "Ainsley's first birthday. We have a grandson with same birthday. You are the talk of your extended family in Winston-Salem, Kernersville area. Our prayers along with many others are with you and we are anxious for you to get back home. We sincerely wish you God's Speed.
Comments: Hello Dear David and Shannon, I am so enjoying this exciting time in your life!! I was reading just a short time ago in Psalm 139 Wonderful are Thy works..... Thanking God for you and your beautiful children Griffin and Ainsley. May the Lord bless you and keep you... Love, Princess Ruby
Comments: I cannot tell you how blessed I have been from your story!! It is such a reminder of God's provision and hope for all of us....but how amazing that he created Ainsley for your family. Maybe it's my own post partum hormones, but I just cry everytime I look at the pictures and read David's journal...what a miracle she is...to think of her little self one year ago and look at her now, clung to her daddy! You are all in my daily prayers!
Comments: Wow! Is it me or does your daughter not resemble your husband a lot. It is amazing how they are able to match you with the child that is so perfect for each family. I know you can't wait to get her home. Thanks for sharing your story with all of us waiting.
Comments: Happy Birthday Ainsley! She is just beautiful and I am SO glad that things are going so well for you, David and the travelings grandmas! I can tell, David, that she is truly taken by you and you make a wonderful father! I love the picture of the two of you playing the best. I CANNOT wait to meet Ainsley and welcome her to her extended "family" here in Pittsburgh!
Comments: My family and I are in the process of adopting from China and have been following your story and journey to your beautiful baby girl. Happy 1st birthday Ainsley!!!!!!! How awesome to be able to celebrate her first birthday. Thank you so much for sharing your story. What a beautiful family. God bless. Amy
Comments: HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, AINSLEY
I have printed all journal entries and pictures of your China trip and shown them to many people, especially at Church last night, and the one common comment I have received is: She looks like David. That has been my thought since the first picture I saw of her. She could pass for your biological daughter. Maybe that's because she was meant especially for you and Shannon. May God continue to bless you all as you make your way back home to little Griffin and Shannon. I know Shannon can't wait to meet her new daughter.
Tell Dianne I said "Hi" and to bring lots of pictures.
Comments: I can't stop looking at Ainsley's photos...how beautiful! Those eyes just go on for days and days. Get home to Griffin and Shannon soooooooon. Okay love you guys. Nicole
Comments: Thanks for sharing your story. Your relatives are enjoying the daily updates. God has truly blessed you with Ainsley and Griffin. We pray for each of you a continued safe stay in China and a safe trip home on the 14th! Gina (Nancy's daughter)
Comments: HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY AINSLEY! She is sooooo adorable! We are so very happy and excited for you all...what a wonderful journey you have had and the reward is finally here, a precious new daughter! Jordan and Ashlyn have enjoyed reading over the website and looking at the pics...Ashlyn has been quite inquistive, asking a million questions. Wish we could be there to share this special time with you! We will continue to pray for safe travels back home! Tell Dianne we all say HELLO and can't wait for her to return with some pictures. Be safe and praise God for such a wonderful addition to the family! Love, Christi, Jeff, Jordan & Ashlyn
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love, john, kristin, and the "wild" girls
Comments: Happy 1st Birthday, Ainsley! I'm just a Chinese-adoption-hopeful following your journay to your beautiful daughter, but I wanted to stop by and wish her a happy birthday and tell you how much she looks like her daddy...amazingly enough. Congrats!! Jamie Xo*xO*
Comments: Happy Birthday dear Ainsley!! You are precious and I can't wait to see the pictures that Grandma takes of you and Griffin.
Comments: HAPPY BIRTHDAY AINSLEY!!!
Comments: Hi Shannon, I have been clicking through this website and came across your journey and thought to myself, "I know her!" I just wanted to send you a note to say congratulations on both of your babies and wish you a lifetime of happiness! It's been forever since I last talked to you and hope that your parents and sisters are doing well. Tell them I said hi, if they remember me! Anyway, I couldn't believe that I actually found someone I knew on this site and thought it was such a coincidence that you were on here, we just started our journey and hope to be logged in sometime in July! I don't want to go on forever, but I just wanted to say hi and if you want to, drop me a line and let me know what else you've been up to and where you live now. I'm so happy for you and your family! Trinda (Yingst)
Comments: I have been thrilled to get all the information about the trip to China and the pictures you've sent. Ainsley is a little doll and I just love the way she took to David. Wish Norm and I could be there to welcome you all home, but I guess we'll be in Florida visiting our Grandkids. Everyday I come to the computer to check for an update the minute I get up.. Today was very special when I saw the pictures of Ainsley and David together at last. Also I received the pictures of Griffin from Shannon. How lucky you two are - 2 beautiful, healthy babies at once. I'm sure the 2 grandmas are having a ball. and proud as can be. Can't wait to see both babies. I may have to make a trip to PA soon. Congratulations and best wishes. Norm and I will be praying for a safe trip back home for all of you and a great reunion with Shannon and Griffin. We love you all, Aunt Donna and Uncle Norman
Comments: Oh she is so sweet. LOVE her expressive eyebrows. My prayers are with you, David, on your journey of mammoth proportions. AND my prayers are with you, Shannon, mommy of two adorable children! Kisses to Griffin and Ainsley.
Comments: I am overwhelmed! I've been checking since 4AM this morning and then I couldn't get to a computer again till now. I'm calling Shannon right this minute, I can't wait for her and Griffin to be together with you. I must say that Nai Nai looks extremely happy and proud. Dad Kuhns
Comments: wow! words cannot describe how thrilled we all are for you and shannon. ainsley is more precious than we ever could have imagined!!!! i am so glad she stuck to you like glue from the first moment. she is just toooo adorable. april 14th will not come soon enough for me and john and the girls to come meet ainsley and her brother griffin for the first time!!!! waiting expectantly. . . love, john, kristin, katelyn, and rachel p.s. we are praying for all you guys!!! p.s.s. rachel is stuck on watching "Big Bird In China" every since we mentioned that you were in China.
Comments: Holy Cow, your daughter is beautiful. My wife and I are just LID as of 1-8-07 so we have a long way to go, but seeing beautiful girls like yours is a nice way to spend the wait. Best of luck and we hope she is happy and healthy her whole like.
Comments: Congratulations on the newest addition to your family. Ainsley is beautiful! It feels like it was just yesterday that we were in the same building in Guangzhou meeting our little Mylee for the first time. We've been home since November and life has never been so good. I look forward to continuing to follow your journey. Valorie http://www.myadoptionwebsite.com/waitingformylee
Comments: Holy Cow she really does look like Dave. She is beyond precious. Now your family will be complete. Ainsley puts whole new meaning into "Worth the Wait"!!!!!!!!!!
Comments: I guess I should spell check...that should be I COULDN'T wait!
Comments: I could wait this morning to log in and check on Ainsley. She is just so precious...those eyes are so expressive. I hope you don't mind me joining in on the trip!
Comments: I would say Wai Po is doing a fabulous job with the camera!!!! Congratulation on precious Ainsley. What a month you have had!!!! Blessing upon blessing... What a wonderful story and journey to parenting you have. So fun to follow you here. Congratulations also on Griffin. What a beautiful baby he is too!!! We just got our TA yesterday, so we hope to be holding Ruby Mei on May 8th!!! Blessings to you all!!! Diana (Mom to Ainsley (5) and Ruby 8months in Jiangxi!) http://www.myadoptionwebsite.com/diandjeff
Comments: Thrilled to see the latest update! I've got tears and chills looking at the photos of Aisley with her Daddy. Amazing! Congratulations.
Comments: David and Shannon: What a wonderful gift from God for all of you! The experience you have gone through to this point is amazing in itself, but the joy of adding this beautiful little girl to your family is a miracle. Who would have ever thought that a very small person born so far away was destined to be your daughter and Griffin's sister!!....I know how excited I am for you all, I can only imagine how your hearts must feel at this point. I am excited to follow this journey with you...thank you so much for sharing such a joyous experience with so many people! God Bless All of You.....I can't wait to meet both of your children! (This is Shannon Bolibruck's Mom...she shared your site with me!) What a beautiful family you have......
Comments: We're following your journey to little Ainsley, and today's the day! We're so excited and happy for you, and we can't wait to meet the newest members of the family! You're all in our prayers - David, the "traveling grandmas", and little Ainsley in China, and Shannon and little Griffin back home. God bless! Love, John and Debbie
Comments: Thanks for sharing your joy with us! Safe travels and we're all looking forward to meeting our two new cousins Love, Cousins Jamie, Brian, Spencer & Meredith
Comments: We were watching "The Amazing Race" on TV last night and we thought that you guys did pretty well on the first leg. We are extremely excited now that your journey has begun. Please be careful and please bring Ainsley home safely. Thank you to the traveling Grandma's for accepting this mission, without your help this would have been extremely difficult for David and Shannon. David, I heard about your attempted April fools joke! Had you not come to your senses before hand, you would have scared us all out of our minds! Shannon, call me for anything, anytime. Love, Dad Kuhns
Comments: Yey!!!! I can't wait to meet both my new nephew and neice...how lucky am I to become an Auntie with 2 babies within a month of each other!!! I promise to come over and change diapers as soon as I can. Come home soon David, Diane, Linny, and Ainsley...we're all waiting!!
Comments: Hey Shannon & David - so excited for you. Just checked out the pics from beginning of trip and it looks awesome. I will be checking each day for updates as I am so excited for you. Can't wait to see you all especially Griffin & Ainsley. XOXOXO
Comments: wow!! can't believe you and the traveling grandmas are on your way to china and the next time we hear from you you'll be in china. it is becoming such a reality. just looking at the pictures as ya'll left the airport got me emotional too. can't wait to meet Ainsley (and Griffin). we will be praying for all of you, including shannon staying back with little griffin, as i know that has to be hard. yet it has to be done!!! be blessed!!!! love in Christ, kristin
Comments: I'm getting so excited for you! I ought to just make this site my homepage, as often as I've been checking it
Comments: Congratulations! Your website is wonderful. We will be praying for your trip and look forward to your updates. Thanks sharing your plans with us and allowing us to pray. Greg and Beth Anderson
Comments: Hey guys! Griffin is the most precious little guy. We are so very happy for you both and wish you the best of luck over the next few months with the arrival of Ainsley. We can't wait to meet them both next time you come down south! Dianne has been the proud Grandma at work showing off all the photos of Griffin. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We pray for safe travel to China and for a safe return to the states! Hope Griffin is sleeping well and Shannon can get lots of rest before Ainsley arrives. Take care! Love, Christi, Jeff, Jordan & Ashlyn
Comments: David and Shannon, We are truly exicited for you both. This whole process is a miracle in itself and these two babies will be so grateful to have you two as parents. Parenting is wonderul, and I know you will enjoy. Please let us know what else you both still need to make Griffin and Ainsley more comfortable in their new home. We would like to send something. Cary and Brian Scales
Comments: Hi Guys. I can't wait to meet Ainsley. I'm sure her and Griffin will get along well. Good luck to the Traveling Grandmas and David. It will be an amazing experience. I'm excited to see you all again. I love you. Love, Aunt Dani
Comments: OK, I just read my previous posting and realized that I mis-spelled my own grandson's name, it's Griffin, with an I, I know it. At least that's what I think it is. Now I'm wondering if I spelled Ainsley's name correctly. Sorry. Maybe I'm just getting senile now that I'm a grandpa. Love -Dad
Comments: Dear New Parents, The addition of Ainsley and now my beautiful grandson to your home will make your home an exciting and happy, love filled house. The four of you (five if we count Bosco) are all so blessed. Soon, when Ainsley makes it home, you will be complete as a family, and I, am in total awe of you. Love - Dad P.S. Griffen's picture is really nice. I can't wait to hold him again!
Comments: ]I am so excited for you, my friends. What an exciting and adventurous time! I can't wait to hear about your experiences, they will be special, I'm sure. I will keep you very mindful in the next weeks. Miss you so much!
Comments: David and Shannon, Ainsley is just precious! What a blessing. Soon you will have two little ones in your arms! Please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers, and we can't wait to see you and your new family!! We love you!! John and Debbie
Comments: Ainsely just looks so precious - she is beautiful! What an incredible blessing! It is going to be quite a journey this next year and beyond! We will certainly be praying for you!
Comments: We are extremely happy for you guys! You have been blessed. Ainsley is beautiful and we are looking forward to pictures of Griffen as well. We look forward to meeting them someday soon!
Knowing how much you love to travel, rest assured that vacationing doesn't need to end with children. We just got back from a trip to Hawaii with Marin (2 1/2 yrs) and Katelyn (10 months).
Best of luck on your journeys.
Comments: Ainsley has a striking resemblance to David- must be the hair! You are all in my prayers. Love you both.
Comments: Congratulations! Your journey is about to come to an end or should I say, it's just beginning. What a change your lives are about to take - not just 1 new addition, but 2. I'm sure with lots of patience, love and understanding and with God's help, you can handle it. Both Norm and I will be praying for you both- for a safe, easy delivery for Shannon and a safe trip for David and the 2 Grandmas to China. Can't wait to meet the new additions to our extended family. God bless you all.
Love, Aunt Donna
Comments: Congratulations on your referral!!! We are in Minneapolis, and are waiting for our Ainsley's little sister! We have a 10/24 LID and are hoping to be next!!!! Well, we of course, think you have picked a beautiful name. Blessings for a quick TA so you can bring Ainsley home! -Diana "Journey to Mei Mei"
Comments: WOW! I am so excited to here all about this new adventure in your life! Children are the greatest blessing God can give ! You 2 are doublely ( word? ) blessed! You are in my thoughts and prayers! Big hugs!Jen Tamborello
Comments: Deb and I love you two.... I mean you four.
John and Deb Baker Proud Uncle and Aunt of David and Shannon
Comments: Dear David and Shannon, Shannon's mom, Linda, shared your website with us since we have often talked of your upcoming babies. The website is awesome and we really appreciate the opportunity to learn of your experiences and all of the excitement that goes with them. We enjoyed that you said Bosco's life is about to change... and we know that yours will too. Congratulations! Please know that you both, your children, and your families will all remain in our prayers daily as you go through these exciting, but sometimes challenging, experiences. Phil & Kim (Linda's across the street neighbors)
Comments: I've just checked out your website - it's terrific. I can't begin to tell you how excited I am about all that is happening in your life right now. It's been a long journey thus far, but it is just beginning. God has truly blessed us. I eagerly await Griffin's arrival (my first grandson) and am so anxious to see little Ainsley, too. It's just amazing how everything is falling into place. I'm thankful that you've invited me to travel with you to China to get Ainsley - I can only imagine seeing her in person for the first time. I'm already "in love" with her!! It's almost more excitement than I can stand, but I'll manage! I love ALL of you and anxiously await to hear the next bit of news in your journey.
Love - Mama/Meme
Comments: You already know how excited I am for my first grandbabies to be arriving! I am always stopping to look at the baby clothing and toys...this is going to be a real hard challenge for me not to invest in. I already saw a shirt that said: Saw it, Wanted it, Talked to Grandma, Got it! I love you both and you are going to have the most rewarding job in your lifetime...parenting. My bag is packed, the directions are in the car and I have the camera. Now, I just need the phone call....and I'll be on my way! See you soon. Griffin and Ainsley...I can't wait to meet you...we'll have lots of fun! Love, Grandma (GG) 
Comments: Congratulatons! I will be following your journey into parenthood.
Comments: All I can think to say at this time is that I am so proud of you both. I am very happy for you. We are all blessed.
Love - Dad
Comments: EXCITING!!!! I can't wait to meet the new little "Clubbs". I will keep you in my daily prayers as you embark on this new, wonderful and different journey in your life. Life will change as you know it now
Comments: Congratulations again! Boy is your life going to change in a moment! We'll be praying for your guys and for David and Grandma's to have a safe trip. (We'll keep the new Mom in our prayers also!). Hope to meet the new additions soon.
Comments: God has truly blessed all 4 of you! Many many heartfelt prayers are yours! Can't wait to meet the kids and see them riding in the bike trailer next year. Love ya both!
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