Heavy Hearted

July 11, 2012

I posted a while back how we went down to charlotte for a summer trip..
spent the 4th of july with my family there…

I was so excited to make the trip..but it also brought up in me memories of shannon..
memories that made me even MORE emotional than I already am.
(crazy hormonal pregnant lady here.)

The last time I heard shannon’s voice she was calling me to figure out
plans for meeting in Charlotte around the same time last year…for a summer visit.
We were so excited to let the kids play together. to catch up. to actually be in the same state!

I missed that call. So I only have a voicemail from her..
We never got to make that trip. because a few days later she was murdered.
So the whole time I was packing.. and the whole drive down.. and the whole time I was there… a part of me was thinking about her. and how it could have been.
I had a heavy heart as we drove home. It just felt..like something was missing.
someone was missing.

His court day was scheduled for thursday..but got moved back again to august.
Been thinking a lot lately about all of us missing shannon..
and having to go through this. especially her parents and siblings.. her two little kids..
Please send up some prayers for all of us.
A part of me just wants that part to be over and done with.

If you..or someone you know..or barely know..
is experiencing domestic violence..
please..do something about it.
It still comforts me..the message that I recieved a while after shannon was killed..of a woman in brazil, who after reading her story on my blog, took her child and left the domestic violence she was experiencing in her home. Take that first step..or help someone else take it.
To read all posts related to Shannon you can click here.
Please share her story..donate if you can.
If you have been touched by her story and would like to 
visit her Memorial Page you can visit here. 

Please Pray for peace in our world 
and for all those affected by Domestic Violence.

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  • Cherry Blossoms
    July 11, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    I am so terribly sorry to hear about your loss. No one should ever have to lose a friend/ loved one like that. May your love for your friend always live on.
    Hugs,
    Heidi

  • CBH
    July 12, 2012 at 8:16 am

    Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in CBH Digital Scrapbooking Freebies (please, notice the new url for my blog), under the Page 3 post on Jul. 12, 2012. Thanks again.

  • Misty Pak
    July 12, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Hi Natalie,
    First, I must tell you that I absolutely love your blog! I am amazed by your many talents, including your ability to make such adorable children.
    When I first found your blog I spent a lot of time checking things out. Just as I was about to call it a night, curiosity got the best of me and through many tears, I read Shannon’s story. Tragic. What I want to say is this, Shannon and her family are incredibly blessed to have you. By sharing her story on your blog, you are helping to make a difference to those who are affected by domestic violence and bringing awareness to this horrible abuse.
    Thank you for everything that you share.
    Many blessings,
    Misty

  • Rachel
    July 12, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    Came here from CBH and was pulled in by the story of your friend. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and for those sweet babies, but what a legacy your friend has left. I can see through your memorials that she was a beautiful woman and what an infectious smile! I am glad you have a strong faith to help support you & I will say some prayers today for your friend, her family, and you. God bless.