I haven't been the same person since I heard of your passing. . . and my heart breaks for what we have all lost in your death. To all who had the joy in knowing you, we have lost such a special, peaceful, compassionate doctor, friend, and loved one. You were living out your calling and touched so many lives - I am so thankful that I was one of them.
You are so loved and will be missed by me for the rest of my life. I find peace that I will have pieces of your legacy in my life each day - their names are Hannah and Joshua - and I will never, ever forget how much you touched my life the last nine years as my doctor and as a fellow mom in the trenches with three kids. I will miss our talks and your ability to relate to me as we would catch up at my medical visits. I always wished for more time with you. . . .
You will never be replaced and I know that I will never have another doctor like you. I thank God that He led me to you at a time in my life when I was lost and needing someone to help me. You held me up and led me through the dark times. . . and I will never forget the moment that you placed Hannah on me right after she was born after months of so much uncertainty on my part that I would ever be a mother again. You had faith for me when I was full of fear and doubt - and I will never forget your compassion and peaceful spirit. It was my lifeline for so long. What a precious gift....
You delivered my son three years later after helping me face some new health challenges; my heart remembers your face as you delivered my kids - you rejoiced in the birth of my children as if you were my older sister.
I remember knowing that you would take care of me; I had full trust in you, even when going in for my surgery two years ago. You had the ability to put my mind at ease and I will never be able to express just how much you have played a soothing, positive role in my life.
Shannon - I will never forget you and I will always celebrate your care for me as a doctor on the birthdays of my children and the date of my surgery. Your spirit will live on in the lives of those you touched with your beautiful work and dedicated service.
As your 40th birthday comes next month, I will again remember your life and your beautiful smile. Thank you for caring for me and giving me my life/health and my two youngest children. You were such a blessing to me.
Many prayers and much love to your family and friends, especially your mom, dad, sister, husband, and beautiful sons.
I love you - and may we all carry you in our hearts forever. You are my angel.
