tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921006877501626476.post2162338921783983958..comments2023-07-02T01:24:24.739-07:00Comments on Faith, Love & Frosting: to you, from meShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15386438119794595815noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921006877501626476.post-38162974846982032842011-12-28T22:31:58.469-08:002011-12-28T22:31:58.469-08:00Oh Jessuhkuh, you nailed those highschool days to ...Oh Jessuhkuh, you nailed those highschool days to a tee. ;)<br /><br />Shannon- the friendship between us is the one I have had the longest ... If my math is right (which is doubtful) that is 23 years!?!? Raisin bread science projects, racing scooters down my hill, and (I'm sure) driving our parents crazy. No matter how much physical distance has been between us or how just growing up has evolved our friendship ... I hold you near and dear to my heart. You are loving, selfless, and pure of heart. You never cease to amaze me with all the "goodness" you bring to those of us that love you and to anyone else who crosses your path. Thank you for the unconditional friendship and inspiration. May the next year be filled with more blessings, love, and life experiences than you know what to do with. XOXOSummerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598153423048105136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921006877501626476.post-268735053039892011-12-28T22:26:20.172-08:002011-12-28T22:26:20.172-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598153423048105136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921006877501626476.post-62117766553779790562011-12-27T18:09:02.268-08:002011-12-27T18:09:02.268-08:00This is a beautiful, inspiring post about a beauti...This is a beautiful, inspiring post about a beautiful, kind woman. Thank you for sharing your memories, dear Jessica. Happy Birthday, sweet Shannon!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906574777785121716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921006877501626476.post-16000316644667584792011-12-27T17:35:08.109-08:002011-12-27T17:35:08.109-08:00I don't know if I can be as poetic as Jessica ...I don't know if I can be as poetic as Jessica and Penny (thanks for making me tear up ladies!), but I would love to publicly thank Shannon for being such a wonderful friend. It may seem like a silly or expected thing to some, but I was so amazingly touched that Shannon and our girlfriends threw me such a beautifully wonderful baby shower. I've rarely had good girlfriends in my life (I was always sort of a 'tomboy' or a 'guys gal', I actually had a "Man-of-Honor" instead of a "Maid-of-Honor"!), so I really, really appreciated being spoiled like a girl! Thank you so much Shannon for being such a fantastic friend! xoMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06274438995947921266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921006877501626476.post-45610182422894273942011-12-27T12:41:34.618-08:002011-12-27T12:41:34.618-08:00Itall started around 1965-1966. I was in 4th grade...Itall started around 1965-1966. I was in 4th grade. I met a little girl who would become my bestest friend for one year. Her name was....Shannon. Oh, how I loved Shannon, and most especially her name. I think most little girls dream of having a daughter of their very own someday. I know I did.<br /> Fast forward 12 years or so, and we were elated to find ourselves pregnant with out third and final baby. We had our 2 boys, who we loved beyond words, but there was still something missing from this Mama's life. A daughter. How I prayed for a daughter. I made promises to God. "I'll brush her hair and fix it EVERYday, God. I'll raise her up to be a strong woman, God. I'll do whatever it takes if You will just give me a daughter".<br /> Born 6 weeks early, and by the Grace of the same God that I prayed to, I finally delivered my little girl. Thank You God! Small, yes, at only 5 1/2lbs. But a definite fighter. I just knew in my Mama's heart of hearts that MY Shannon would be special. I have NOT been disappointed.<br /> Strong-willed. Independent. Confident, and yet one of the most tender hearted women that I know. 'What are you doing, Shannon?' 'Oh, I'm just making candy bags for everyone in Show Choir.' 'Really? That's a chunk of your paycheck sweetie.' 'Yeah, I know, but I love doing things for them.' Just an example of the giving heart that belongs to my daughter.<br /> I could go on singing her praises forever, but to those of you who know her, I would be 'singing to the choir'. So...I'll end it with this:<br /> Shannon, you are the daughter I always dreamed of. I don't know what I must have done to find favor with God, but it must've been something good. Dad and I are fiercely proud of the woman you've become, and all that you stand for.<br />You will always be Daddy's little girl...and one of the apples of Mom's eye. You are loved. Beyond measure.<br /> Happy Birthday beloved daughter. God bless you as you continue to serve only Him. I love you.<br />MomPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09233079086393715431noreply@blogger.com