April 26, 2024 The day my world stopped spinning

 April 24, 2024

The greatest man I ever knew… 

I have many blessings in my life. But I will tell you the last 14 years of my life have been as close to what heaven must be like. I never thought a love like this was ever available to me this side of heaven. But God gave me my reward and His very best when He gave me Michael Shaw. His Godly leadership, his strength, the standards he never wavered on, his compassion, his passionate speeches, his long prayers, how he could move heaven to act, he was a constant encourager, his love for our children and his love for me was ever present in everything he did. 

Oh, he would tell you quickly he wasn’t perfect by a long shot but there are many times his perfect answer came after lots of time spent with the Lord. Mornings were filled with me finding him on his knees in the living room or lying face down on the floor praying to God for me, our children, our friends, and for everything he was responsible for. He loved the Lord first of all. It was so beautiful to watch. 

He was a man who was so many things to so many people. Yet such a pillar for his family. I know that it’s the grace of God that I have been given such the gift of having Michael’s love. Being his wife made me a better woman and a better momma.  

Michael received his heavenly miracle early this morning. It was not the earthly miracle we wanted. But I trust the Lord and He is still good. We are not sure how to navigate our lives without him, but we will trust the Lord every step of the way. And we will continue to make him proud. 

I will love you forever and always, Michael Shaw 

Details will follow soon with arrangements for next week.