Thursday, December 15, 2011
touched by an angel
If Shawnie has ever touched your life, please take a moment to make a difference in hers by sharing your strength! We would love you to leave her a comment letting her know you are thinking about her and praying for her. You can even share your favorite thought or scripture that gives you strength in hard times. Thanks so much! It will make all the difference for her. We're so grateful to be blessed with the best ever family and friends!
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Shawnie- Maddie Jeppson's mom, I just wanted to stop by and let you know what an example you are. All of the years Maddie went to Edith Bowen with you I never saw you without seeing that beautiful smile of yours. I was always so impressed that despite all your health challenges you have kept such a sweet happy spirit. We love you- Good luck tomorrow. If you feel like a visitor...Maddie would love to come keep you company!
ReplyDeleteHi Shawnie! This is Mrs. Chlarson’s 1st and 2nd hour class. We just looked at your blog and wanted to wish you good luck on your surgery today! We hope you recover quickly so you can enjoy your Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteDearest, Sweet Shawnie! Oh, how we love you. I think so often about the opportunity I had to substitute in your Sunday School class earlier this year. Your comments were so thoughtful and inspiring. You are a very special young lady. My children LOVE to see you rolling down the hallway at church - it makes them so happy!
ReplyDeleteThis is a pretty hard thing you're about to endure. It's okay to know that it's hard and it's okay to be nervous. Heavenly Father gave you all those emotions and He loves you! One thing that you can always remember, though, is that He also gave you the ability to do HARD THINGS. You can do it with help from Jesus and help from all the people who love you so much.
You are such a wonderful, inspirational young woman, Shawnie! We are praying for you. We love you!
Shawnie,
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of you and every time I do it makes me smile... I smile cause your spirit doesn't fit into your body and just floods over into all the people you surround yourself with.
You are tough and have already done really hard things and will continue to grow and meet your challenges head on. You are stronger than you realize but you show it through your hard work, tears and optimism. This will pass and soon be a memory and it will just be one more thing you push through.
On the other hand it totally SUCKS (Sorry Mel...) LoL but it does BUT We LOVE You!!!! Oh SOooooooo Much.... We will Pray all day and night for you and your family to have the strength, trust and faith in Heavenly Father and that you can have peace and Comfort... You should think of something really cool you have been wanting and then work the magic and get the family to get it for you.... seriously.. I'll help! ;-) ((((HUGS)))) LOVE YOU!!!!
Shawnie you are in our thoughts! A scripture that always helps me is: D&C 123:17
ReplyDeleteTherefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.
To me this is God saying, "leave it in my hands and trust me". I hope the surgery goes well. I am sorry you have to go through this!
Love Ryan and Becky Allen
Shawnie, I'm reading all these comments about your inspirational comments and such, and I can't help be think to myself... I've failed. I've tried to teach you everything I know about being stubborn, sarcastic and difficult but it doesn't look like it has stuck. Oh well, I'll have to try harder the next time we see each other. Here's a couple of things you can do to use this situation to your advantage:
ReplyDelete* Ask your Dad to bring your favorite foods, candy and/or flowers every day (Pink flowers because you like pink) and if he hesitates, just give them the sad pouty look that I taught you and say: "But I'm in the hospital don't you love me anymore?". He won't be able to resist.
* Ask your Mom to double your Christmas presents this year. If she says no, remind her that you deserve them for all that you are going through.
* Being in the hospital gives you the awesome opportunity to be stubborn and sarcastic to everyone and not get in trouble. What good person would scold such a sweet girl in the hospital? Just don't be mean to your doctors until you get out of surgery. You might end up with a horses' tail sewn on to your bum or a third arm sticking out of your head. But that could be useful (the arm... not the tail), you could pat yourself on the back or bop someone else on the head while you were folding your arms and glaring at them. On second thought maybe I should get one of those (again, the arm... not the tail).
Just remember you are in the unique position that most other people can only dream of. You can get away with anything right now! I'll be thinking of you.
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Love, Your favorite uncle
Rob
Hi Shawnie!
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you and hope that you have a quick recovery. You are such a good example to us of strength and endurance and we hope that this procedure makes you more comfortable.
We can't wait to see you cruising around the neighborhood and through the halls at church, so get better fast! Oh, and we still need to play some tricks on Sari. I've been thinking and I have a few ideas. ;)
We sure do love you and your family!
Love,
Angie Francis & family
Some of the students in Mrs. Chlarson’s 3rd hour class have also had surgeries. We talked about it and hope all goes well with your surgery today! We miss you and hope you come back to school soon!
ReplyDeleteHello from Mrs. Chlarson’s 4th hour class!!! Sometimes surgery can be scary but we know all will go well and you’ll be back in no time!
ReplyDeleteHi from your friends in Mrs. Chlarson’s 6th hour. We are thinking of you and want you to recover soon!!! Way all say hello and we miss seeing your bright face!
ReplyDeleteIts 7th hour and Mrs. Chlarson’s study skills class is hoping you are out of surgery. We know you have a long recovery ahead of you but we are all thinking about you and want you to get better quickly!
ReplyDeleteHey Shawnie! I just wanted to let yo know that I am so glad that I know you. You are so inspiring. You inspire me to always be happy no matter what. You are so sweet and nice. I hope that you recover quickly and come back to school soon! You are awesome!
ReplyDeleteBy the way... this is Kendal Witbeck from Edith Bowen... :D
ReplyDeleteJohn 14:18 "I will not leave you comfortless I will come to you." John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid."
ReplyDeleteShawnie. You are so amazing. Thanks for being so strong and such a great example. You have helped my testimony to grow. Always remember thay Heavenly Father is always there! I love you tonz! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Madie
P.S. Hope your feeling better soon so that we can have that movie party of ours;)
Dear Shawnie I hope your surgery was well and I hope you come back to school soon Emily Lyon's misses you I love you Shawnie hang in there i know what it is because im in a wheelchair too!
ReplyDeleteHi Shawnie,
ReplyDeleteI hope your surgery went well. I know you'll soon be up and zipping around in your chair. You are such an awesome girl. You bring a smile to my face every time I see you. We love you and are praying for you and your wonderful family.
Lots of love,
Winnie Thomas
Dear shawnie,
ReplyDeleteI think you are awesome! I love your spunky, sweet personality and admire your great attitude. I loved being your "singing lady" in primary for a while before you had to go and become a teenager! Lol! You are an inspiration to me. I know Heavenly Father loves you so much and will be watching over you.
Loves to you!
Jen Jensen
Shawnie,
ReplyDeleteI've been reading through your post and wanted to let you know what an amazing example of strength and courage you are to me. You take life with a smile and are touching those around you everyday (even if you don't know it) I hope that your surgery goes well. I know it's scary but I know that Heavenly Father will watch over you and send some special angels to hold your hand . Thanks for being my friend an an amazing example to us all. Brenda
Hi Shawnie!
ReplyDeleteThis is Emily Francis. My mom showed this to me and I wanted to say I hope your surgery goes well. I have been praying every night for you. You have been an amazing example in my life. I was sad that a week before I joined activity days you turned 12 and started Young Womens. So I never got to be with you. You have so many friends that have all prayed for you, that Heavenly Father will help you go through the surgery safely.
Love, Emily Francis :)
Shawnie,
ReplyDeleteThis is Maddie Jeppson from Edith Bowen.
I want you to know we love you and are all praying for you. I can NEVER think of I time I saw you without a smile on your face. I haven't seen you in SO long... but we'll see each other at North Cache next year! I can't wait till then! I hope everything goes perfectly in your surgery. If you ever need some company... I'm here!
- Maddie
Shawnie,
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite time was when I heard you laughing so hard, or the sound of your wheelchair in the hallways and I really miss the smile that you pull off even when you are sad and crying.
I hope that your surgery goes well.
Lot's of prayers!
Yana B.
Hey Shawnie! It's Skye, I hope you recover fast so I can see your bright smile again! You have been such a great example to me and I appreciate you so much! When I was getting ready to do my surgery for my cancer earlier this year I was feeling sorry for myself, but then I thought of all the surgeries and operations you've had to go through and it gave me peace and comfort that I would be fine. All throughout my treatments I thought of you and how you've been able to smile and be happy even though you've had to go through so much pain. You helped me so much and I can't thank you enough! Please get better soon so I can continue to learn from you! D&C 84:88 is a great scripture, if you have time you should look it up. It has given me a lot of comfort and advice and I know if you look carefully it will help you too!
ReplyDeleteI love you lot's Shawnie and so does our Heavenly Father! He is SOO proud of you and will continue to be with you throughout your life. Get well soon!
Love, Skye Cole =D
Hey Shawnie just wanted to let you know that we're all praying for you! Please get better soon so you can sing some Christmas carols with us! Love, the Cole Family
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