Yesterday was one of those "I will never forget where I was when I heard the news" days in our home. Early in the morning, we received the news that our dear friend, neighbor and local church leader, Mitch Shaw, had been killed in a work-related accident. The grief set in instantly and the tears started to flow, and honestly, they kept flowing most of the day.
Mitch's wife is one of my dearest friends. I love his children and have taught them at church. He was our Stake President, the leader of our church for our whole city. He was a wonderful example of Christ-like love and service. He was a supportive, loving husband. He was a super-hero father to his children. He was my friend.
I cannot imagine the feelings his sweet family is experiencing, I can only hope and pray the Lord will pour out His spirit upon them with great abundance. They do not know how they will go on yet, he was self-employed and their provider and protector.
Most of you do not know Mitch or his family, but if you are able to help at all, even a little, please go to this fundraising website to give. Every little bit will help make a difference to this beautiful family who is in so much pain right now.
We all go through trials in our lives, but some are much bigger than others. God will never leave us alone, He will always be there, but He also expects each of us to help lift the burdens of those around us. Please help us, help them. Thank you. And, remember to go home and tell your spouse you love them, and give your little ones a big hug and kiss.
Mitch's wife is one of my dearest friends. I love his children and have taught them at church. He was our Stake President, the leader of our church for our whole city. He was a wonderful example of Christ-like love and service. He was a supportive, loving husband. He was a super-hero father to his children. He was my friend.
I cannot imagine the feelings his sweet family is experiencing, I can only hope and pray the Lord will pour out His spirit upon them with great abundance. They do not know how they will go on yet, he was self-employed and their provider and protector.
Most of you do not know Mitch or his family, but if you are able to help at all, even a little, please go to this fundraising website to give. Every little bit will help make a difference to this beautiful family who is in so much pain right now.
We all go through trials in our lives, but some are much bigger than others. God will never leave us alone, He will always be there, but He also expects each of us to help lift the burdens of those around us. Please help us, help them. Thank you. And, remember to go home and tell your spouse you love them, and give your little ones a big hug and kiss.
Yes, we will also remember the moment we heard the news and time stood still. I was backing out of the driveway to take my kids to school when Cathy ran out the door after me in tears to tell me the devastating news. At that moment, nothing else mattered as we sat and cried ourselves out of tears. We thought of just 3 days before when we sat and visited with Mitch at a track meet as he came to support Savanna. We thought of his big smile that never went away. We thought of the trials that family had already endured over the past year. Our hearts ached as we thought of his wonderful, wonderful, beautiful, inspirational wife and children. Oh, how we wish we could save them from any suffering, they are all so dear to us and they have all lifted and inspired us and blessed us with their association. What a great loss to all who knew him and were blessed by his leadership and love.
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