And this is the first time I have ever known it to be so gray for such a long period of time. It's making everyone nuts!! I hope it's sunny and bright where you are. I really don't have a lot to say and yet, there is so much that I could write about, like how many $$ I had to spend for taxes this year. That really ticks me. I don't mind paying taxes but they take way too much. I remember those great conversations we used to have about how the 'powers that be' are trying to make slaves of us all and they have almost succeeded. In that way, at least, you are free from all of this earthly mundane 'stuff'. Yes, I do have a lot to be thankful for but some days I just get plain weary. I think this is how you used to feel at times as well. I'm looking forward to going to our favorite place in Sparks when the weather finally clears up?
So, Shawn, just another note to say 'hello' and that I miss you and your witty ways. It would be nice if you could somehow show me a sign that you are happy where you are.
With love from your Mama

Shawn, after getting through your birthday and the anniversary of Don's death, Feb. 18, I can move forward. I want to tell you of another blog that I so enjoy. A lady who 'tells it as it is' and whom you would like, writes with such wit and wisdom. I'm sure that you remember me saying that 'without a sense of humor I wouldn't make it through this life.' She seems to employ that same philosophy and I truly enjoy her musings. She wants to write a book and I know that she is very capable. God will give her the impetus and the inspiration to do this, I can feel it. I am praying for her daily to take up her cross and put it out for all to read and learn that things we go through can, and will be, overcome by the bright light of God's love surrounding and protecting us.
I guess that's all I wanted to say for this day and I do have a sense of peace now about your departure. Just know that I loved you and even though you are here in spirit only, the love remains.
Your Mama

I remember Shawn in his Zorro outfit. I remember him with his electric train. I remember him as Marshall Dillon. I remember what a good and decent soul that he was. Yes, life was difficult for him and he always wondered what he was doing here. He was not fond of the world in general. But I suspect now, he has found the answers to all of his questions. That helps to ease the painful loss of him.
Merry Christmas Shawn
Your Mama

When Shawn and his friend Zack, (the man in the orange shirt in the group picture) were having lunch about two weeks before Shawn died, he said to Zack, "I see Jesus" and Zack thinking he meant it as a metaphor, said, "yes, He's there for all of us". But those of us who knew Shawn and his thinking knew what this really meant, he really was seeing Jesus and two weeks later went home to be with Him.
His Mama

Seems like forever since I saw your face , I bet your smiling now and enjoying your place with God which was so important to you in this life.
Roper and I and the grand kids miss you terribly. I think someday for sure I will see the lights of that blue truck pull up, but I know it won't.
Although sometimes I hear one,is that you sending a "I'm thinking of you message"?
Drop a penny thats a sure message from an angel.
I Love you. Your wife Ruth