Please pray for my nephew, Shawn Baird, who is going through more pain and suffering than I can even imagine right now. Shawn and I have always had a special bond because Mom and my sister, Sharon, were expecting us at the same time.
Sharon gave birth to Shawn just 34 days before Mom gave birth to me. So, I was an aunt when I was born. When Shawn and I went to school together and I told kids that I was Shawn's aunt, they never believed me. They thought we were cousins since we were so close in age. Growing up, Shawn and his three siblings were more like siblings to me than nieces and nephews. We spent so many wonderful times together and made so many precious memories through the years.
Today, Shawn is in a hospice facility, fighting an extremely hard battle with cancer. I would deeply appreciate it if you could please add his name to your prayer lists and ask every prayer warrior you know to pray for Shawn, Sharon, Shawn's sisters, all of his children and grandchildren, and all who are walking through this difficult time. (Shawn's brother, Brian, passed away in 2020. You may remember reading the prayer requests and posts I shared here up to and after his death.)
A GoFundMe account has been set up to help Shawn's family as they plan for the days to come. If you feel led to contribute, please click here.
Thank you so much for your prayers. I know God is still on the throne. Doctors do not have the final say. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8). I am still praying and hoping for a miracle.
May God bless each one of you.
Praying for a miracle for Shawn right along with you, Cheryl! Yes, I will make sure he is on our prayer list at church. Please keep me updated on his situation. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Martha Jane. I appreciate you! Sending love and blessings back to you.
DeleteI will be praying for Shawn and everyone else who is related to him. The Lord definitely has him in his loving arms today and forever.
DeleteThank you so much for your prayers and kind words.
DeleteThank you dear prayer warriors.We need all the prayers .
ReplyDeleteYes! Thank the Lord for every prayer!
DeleteYou’ve got my prayers Cheryl. Such a hard time; may His peace and grace cover all the family. Noreen
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Noreen. Your prayers are a constant blessing in my life.
DeletePraying for your family! So sorry you are going through this. May the Lord give your brother comfort and peace.
ReplyDeleteThank you from the bottom of our hearts for your prayers. Your words were such a comfort.
DeleteCheryl, I am praying for Shawn and all of the family!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Pam.
DeleteDearest Ceryl,
ReplyDeleteI so love to come and visit you here, it's always such a blessing to me to keep our beautiful bond alive.
But what I read made me feel so sad. Yours is truly a special love, you're not nephew and aunt, but rather brother and sister!
I'm keeping him in my prayers and you, of course, together with all your dear ones, trusting in the immeasurable mercy of the Lord.
Blessings to you
XO Daniela @ ~ My little old world ~ (Dany)
Oh, Daniela! What a beautiful gift to see your sweet comment! I am so grateful for your kind words and yes! Such a blessing to keep our beautiful bond alive! You will never know how much my family and I appreciate your prayers. Many blessings back to you, and much love, dear friend.
DeletePraying Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteMy heart breaks with yours Cheryl! Praying that the Lord will minister mightily in Shawn's life and work the miraculous as only He can!
ReplyDeleteYes, sweet friend! You always share my burdens as if they are your own. I am so grateful to the Lord for you and your precious friendship and most of all, your prayers. I love and appreciate you.
DeleteContinued prayers to your family, Cheryl! May God bring peace and comfort to your hearts.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Valentine
Thank you so much, Valentine. I so appreciate your kind words, and most of all, your prayers. I have been meaning to get over to your channel and hope to do that, at some point. May the Lord bless you richly. Sending much love back to you.
DeleteDear Cheryl, I am praying for Shawn and all the family. God bless all of you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, dear Kitty. May God bless you, too, dear friend.
DeleteDear Cheryl, I am praying this morning for Shawn, and your whole family! May our Lord Jesus show Himself so mighty on behalf of all these prayers being lifted today in His mighty name.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, dear Bettie! Your prayers are a divine gift. Praying for you, too, sweet sister.
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