Saturday, March 14, 2015

From Rachel Elaine Jackson Beech (sister in law)

I remember the wonderful greeting from Shawna in Flagstaff, Arizona seeing her with her brother and sisters as they were all going up the steps to the Stake Center on a cold wintery Sunday morning.  It must have been about early spring 1961.  Shawna is about 7 years younger than me so she was about 10 years old then.  I just remember the joy I felt to see them with their bright smiling faces.  It was such a wonderful feeling that I couldn’t help but feel greatly up-lifted and filled with happiness to see them.
I was so happy some years later in 1970 to witness the marriage of Shawna to my brother, Norman.  That was just wonderful news to me.
Each time I still see Shawna, I am filled with wonder by her smile.  She represents, to me, an angel on earth.
I love her true and abiding testimony of the gospel, her endurance, strength, example and faith.  She has shown me through the years the true principles of what living the gospel should be.
I have loved seeing her “mothering” as she has taught and raised each of her children and helped them with testimonies of their own.
I am so grateful for you, Shawna.  I love you with all my heart and thank Heavenly Father daily that you are a part of my life.  May our Heavenly Father bless you in all the ways you need and help you to endure your trials.
HAPPY 65th BIRTHDAY SHAWNA!!
Love you forever and always,

Your sister (in-law),  Rachel Elaine Jackson Beech

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