About a month ago i was able to volunteer at a golf tournament in benefit for our friend Sam Harrison at Thanksgiving Point. It was a lot of fun. I got there at 7:20 and stayed until 1. Not only did i not know anything about golf (nor did i want to learn), but it was super hot and there were a bunch of silly old drunk men! Even though all those factors were not the funnest things to experience (especially the old drunk guys)... it felt really good to help out our friend. Sam went snowboarding Feb of this year, he went off a jump and then was not aware of a jump right after that. He ended up doing a flip and landing on his head. After a few extensive surgeries and many prayers and blessings... Sam is a C5 Quadriplegic. Which means that according to the doctors he will never walk again! he is able to use his arms but is unable to use his fingers. he has already made more progress then they thought he would! 3 weeks before this happened Sam and his wife were blessed with a baby boy named Benjamin. All that they have gone through and will is tough. Heavenly father truly knows what he is doing. Sam's wife Ashley is the perfect companion for him! She is so patient and loving! It is hard to say what i would act like if that happened to our family. I just know that they will be ETERNALLY blessed for the Faith they have shown! They have already been blessed with all the love, money, and support from friends and family!
I am grateful to be able to know such faithful people as the Harrisons!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Opportunity and Adoration
Posted by Michael & Shannon at 8:40 PM
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Hey Shannon, I found you! :) I did have lots of fun seeing you wed. as well. I will totally have to come back and visit some more. I have to find a dress for Courtney's wedding and I might travel north one weekend and if you're up to it maybe we can meet.
That would be fun. I love you too!
YAHOO!!! You are a BLOGGER!!!! Welcome to the world! :) Nice to see some pics of you and your hubby! That is so weird about the dogs!
Hey Shannon... remember old Sister Shipley???? :)
Wow! That was quite a story you blogged.. thankyou for sharing that..
Where are you living? I am thinking Utah since you mentioned Thanksgiving Point... I love to go there.. I am coming to BYU education week with Linda Goodman in 10 days.. do you live around Provo.. maybe we could have lunch.. i would love to catch up with you.. :) Love,Sis. Shipley
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