Shawn turned 26 this past Monday. Wowsers...my two oldest walking on the brink of "30". When did THAT happen!!! I now understand what my parents use to say all the time...you just don't understand the travel of time...enjoy your age, don't rush it!" Seems like yesterday that we brought this little guy home from the hospital after 12 hours of stay in the hospital. We were SOOO financially poor, but rich in love and excitement as we added this sweet little guy to the circle we called family! Rick was SOOOO PROUD to bring that son into the world. Back in the day that you didn't know what you were having until the arrival. What a day. I will NEVER forget Rick's jump for joy!
Shawn has grown into an awesome young man who has accomplished a lot in his life so far. His dream for soccer has never dimenished, but the direction has taken a new turn. He would LOVE to play professional, but instead he has this wonderful gift to coach and teach the game! He coaches a boys competitive team and they LOVE him and they respond so well to him. He has always had such a gift to see the whole game...the whole field and knows what needs to happen as a player and now as a coach! He'll never tire of the game and it's a joy for he and his Dad and sometimes bro to jump in and talk the talk about all the details of the game! I LOVE watching him play or coach. It's a joy to watch him succeed at the things he LOVES!
He & Angela have been married almost 1 1/2 years and they are doing great! Shawn will graduate from the University of Utah in just a few weeks. We are so proud! He and Angela who we love as a daughter have created their own little world for them to grow and prosper in...can't wait to see their new adventures that will come about soon! Happy Birthday Shawn! Your awesome and we are SOO PROUD!