Shaun's Birthday - 2007It's Shaun's birthday today.
Last year I got to spend it with Shaun. He spent a large part of the day flying. He got up at about 4 am, announced that is was cold and dark and he would just "microwave my underwear and go for it", and flew the cub from Spokane into Salt Lake #2 Airport - landing right about...now! I picked him up - and we drove to Zinn Bistro to celebrate over a dinner of Spinach Crepes.
The next morning we bundled up for some snowmobiling! There was way too much snow and we had to keep moving constantly to avoid getting ridiculously stuck. We rode for a few hours and then bailed to go hop in the plane instead.
Shaun flew us into the mountains - trying to throw me off with some aerobatics - even though that meant the super cub would get covered in splashed oil. I loved flying with Shaun. He made attempts to teach me - but my patience wasn't always as long as my learning curve :)
I always felt completely safe with Shaun - he was certainly a master of his domain. We'd be flying along and all of the sudden he'd pull the stick back and do a backwards loop - then look behind him with a mischievously innocent smile. We hopped around - landing in various fields and diving into mountain gullies... Shaun was at peace when he flew.
Today is probably one of my best memories with Shaun. He held me tight for the first time and I remember wondering how it could possibly be fair that one person could be so incredibly handsome on both the outside and the inside. Shaun has always felt like coming home. I miss him.
Shaun was a sweet little boy - and became an incredible man. His parents and sister are truly some of the best people I've met. The apple didn't fall far from the tree... Norm and Margie - you raised a tremendous son. I feel very blessed to have had him in my life. Thank you.
Merry Christmas - and to quote Shaun - "may the peace of this season yada yada yada"
Happy Birthday Shaun.
Love you.
Heidi
4 comments:
Heidi,
I knew Shaun from doing our internship together in Spokane and miss him very much, as everyone does. I am moved by your eloquence in writing of life, love, and especially your deep respect and love for Shaun. Thank you for sharing your feelings. Thank you for sharing Shaun’s thoughts…so much wisdom from both of you. I have found some solace in reading your blog. Happy birthday to Shaun...
Danielle Parker-Wolff
danielle_e_parker@yahoo.com
Heidi you are a beautiful and amazing woman, and your journey of healing is demonstrating some amazing power...power that only He can supply. Thank you for your obedience...not easy...but committed! May you know that your journey has purpose...and that lives are being changed through it!
Heidi,
Thank you for sharing the beautiful memory of Shaun and his last birthday he celebrated on this earth. I will cherish this post forever! Godspeed, Shaun.
Norm, Shaun's 'dad'
Beautifully written, Heidi. May all those who loved Shaun feel the healing love of our Savior. God bless!
Connie/Mom
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