Thank you everyone. The support shown to Shawna and her family has been amazing and inspiring. I have heard many times how hard it has been for those who couldn't attend the service. It was a beautiful celebration of Shawna's life. Shawna picked the music, scripture and other details that made us feel so close to her. Nothing more so than a breathtaking video of her from a church service earlier this year. Her words were so profound, so honest, and so true. Her voice pure and full of love and faith. Beautiful words were spoken by Will, family and friends. The worship team she spent so much time with sang just for her. The love in that room was tangible with hugs, stories, tears, and laughter at the reception. Thank you to those who attended, and for those who could not, please know your love and best wishes were felt from afar.
There is a special service to remember Shawna at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Fort Frances on Sunday, November 4th @11:00am. The address is 209 Victoria Avenue. Phone # is (807) 274-5233.
It has been an honor and privilege for me to contribute to this blog. Alexis will have this always as a way to remember her Mom's journey and read posts from those who loved her through it. God Bless.
Terri
Thankyou Terri for your updates on how Shawna was doing - they gave us fuel for our prayers, and helped us feel connected when we are so far away geographically. The Lord has invested deeply in your life as you journeyed with Shawna and her family thru this part of the journey. May you be comforted and strengthened by Jesus in the days to come as you process and ponder on all that's transpired.
ReplyDeleteWe will continue to pray for Will and Alexis. We join you all in looking forward to a reunion with Shawna in heaven one day! She's Homefree! Romans 15:13
It was a lovely, moving service. I will never forget Shawna, I felt myself wishing so much that I had spent more time with her, getting to know her. She was truly a remarkable person.
ReplyDeleteTerri and Will, as I read this last post, I had a thought that possibly the blog should be printed in hard copy for Alexis and made into a book for her to have.
Our family will continue praying for you Will and Alexis! Lots of love,
Sarah, Casey and family
I am going to try very hard to make this service in Fort Frances, Ontario! Thanks for posting. Love you all!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Terri. It was really tough missing the service. I had a feeling that she planned the service,so Shawna. Can you let me know what some of songs were?. Hugs to Will and Alexis. Leslie
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie. The Calgary service was lovely. Some of the songs chosen include:Blessed Be Your Name?, Still, It Is Well With My Soul, and Everlasting God.
DeleteKrista (Shawna's cousin)