tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post9202098312740595445..comments2023-09-13T09:21:16.789-06:00Comments on Shawndra Turner: My Favorite Photo & Remember MP3Shawndra Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674402529436115533noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-25602513995718442472009-04-18T10:09:00.000-05:002009-04-18T10:09:00.000-05:00Doug and Andrea,
You do not know me. My name is J...Doug and Andrea,<br />You do not know me. My name is Jillian Cartwright and I live in PV, we moved here from Chicago two years ago. I never ever read the Kansas City Star but something made me grab one the other day while at the park with my kids. I opened to Shawndra's beautiful photo and then of course could not stop reading. Im sorry to say I relate too well to this story. I lost my best friend/cousin to what started as colon cancer last September. Her story was almost exactly Shawndra's. Dr. Claudia Cartwright was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer 4 weeks after giving birth to her only daughter Catalina. It was a very long 3 years, chemo, radiation, elective meds. Claudia was cancer free for about 11 months at one point. Unfortunately the cancer returned to her heart. We often joked that OF COURSE it would come back there, her heart was so big. It was about 10 months from when we discovered the heart cancer to when she passed. She was at the Cleveland Clinic most of that time so I was going back and forth this past summer... hoping, praying, wishing she would have some recovery. <br />I could go on and on, but my kids are pouncing. I will write more in a bit when I have time. <br />I just wanted to reach out to you in some way. Her husband and daughter are doing okay...some days better that others. I have sisters, a husband, children and I cant imagine your pain. If there is anything I can do... <br />jilliancartwright@gmail.comjillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358303336523291722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-34384364238516302112009-04-16T21:10:00.000-05:002009-04-16T21:10:00.000-05:00This is a beautiful tribute, very fitting.
http:/...This is a beautiful tribute, very fitting.<br /><br />http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/1144886.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-38965915662831995712009-04-16T19:38:00.000-05:002009-04-16T19:38:00.000-05:00I was taking a walk yesterday and a butterfly land...I was taking a walk yesterday and a butterfly landed on my foot. I thought it was hurt and leaned over to pick it up, but the butterfly flew away as soon as I did this.<br /><br />I thought immediately of your Shawndra and said a prayer for you all.<br /><br />jg in caAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-90507008564480086262009-04-16T18:47:00.000-05:002009-04-16T18:47:00.000-05:00I would love to read the tribute article and could...I would love to read the tribute article and couldn't locate it using Google. Could someone post the link?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-37645271186822251582009-04-16T11:04:00.000-05:002009-04-16T11:04:00.000-05:00I too, thought the article was a beautiful tribute...I too, thought the article was a beautiful tribute & I finally got an answer to my long standing question of..., Who is the oldest, Andrea or Shawndra? <br /> This article finally said something about Shawndras birth order. I had always wondered, just out of curiosity. I was a bit surprised, because she had the drive & courage of an oldest child ( Can you tell I am AN OLDEST ) Ha! <br /> I continue to check on you guys daily & know you are always in my thoughts and prayers.<br /> I hope you feel Shawndra ALL AROUND you, because she is. God Bless, Vickie in J.C.,No.Vickie Wiebergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-64064052747851922822009-04-16T08:45:00.000-05:002009-04-16T08:45:00.000-05:00I just read the tribute to Shawndra in the KC Star...I just read the tribute to Shawndra in the KC Star and it was a beautiful article. You can sense from it the love that Shawndra had for her family and life! Just know that she is missed and thought of everyday. God bless and take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-87356516723479576332009-04-15T19:34:00.000-05:002009-04-15T19:34:00.000-05:00Thinking of Shawndra today, praying for her family...Thinking of Shawndra today, praying for her family & friends!<br /><br />God Bless.Jennifer Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-39190757880405441852009-04-15T15:33:00.000-05:002009-04-15T15:33:00.000-05:00Hi Doug,
Just a quick note to let you know that I...Hi Doug,<br /><br />Just a quick note to let you know that I keep you, Ella and all of Shawndra's family and friends in my daily prayers.<br /><br />I can't imagine how hard it has been for you all; I miss Shawndra and I was not lucky enough to have met her in person. I pray that you all are able to enjoy this beautiful world while you learn this new way of living.<br /><br />Sending many prayers and hugs,<br /><br />jg in caAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-19525527360303845392009-04-15T13:57:00.000-05:002009-04-15T13:57:00.000-05:00Thinking of you today as I do so often. I also he...Thinking of you today as I do so often. I also heard the song someone posted the link to and immediately thought of Shawndra. I continue to keep Shawndra's family in my prayers. Her spirit lives on in the love and memories we have of her. God Bless you,<br />MelodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-46867093945920641292009-04-15T13:23:00.000-05:002009-04-15T13:23:00.000-05:00oops here is the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch...oops here is the link<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8sWwFIFlK8Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-89170811206149362812009-04-15T13:22:00.000-05:002009-04-15T13:22:00.000-05:00I just wanted to share this beautiful song. It mak...I just wanted to share this beautiful song. It makes me thing of Shawndra everytime I hear it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-19530796304934100372009-04-15T11:12:00.000-05:002009-04-15T11:12:00.000-05:00Thinking of you all today and always!
Love,
Brand...Thinking of you all today and always!<br /><br />Love,<br />BrandiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-91034279214806449032009-04-15T06:49:00.000-05:002009-04-15T06:49:00.000-05:00Thinking of you today, and of how difficult this m...Thinking of you today, and of how difficult this month must've been for you. Continued prayers for you and beautiful Ella. We now Shawndra is looking down on you and I hope that you both can feel her love.<br />CrystalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-42050653685262370462009-04-14T21:15:00.000-05:002009-04-14T21:15:00.000-05:00Praying that your doing well. Hope you had a bles...Praying that your doing well. Hope you had a blessed Easter.<br /><br />JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-43976514645411245532009-04-13T22:09:00.000-05:002009-04-13T22:09:00.000-05:00I never had the honor of meeting any of you but st...I never had the honor of meeting any of you but still think of you all daily. Shawndra's wit and humor was dynamic. I bet Ella is keeping you all happy and making you laugh and smile each and every day. Hope you all are doing ok.<br />TracyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-21751515133236305252009-04-13T10:43:00.000-05:002009-04-13T10:43:00.000-05:00Dear Doug & family, Thought of you all on Ea...Dear Doug & family,<BR/> Thought of you all on Easter. Thought of Shawndra & how there must be a beautiful party going on up there for the meaning of Easter, being that Jesus rose from the dead & promised eternal life! I bet Easter is only second to Christmas.<BR/> I hope the Easter bunny made Ellas day special & I hope that she, and you, are doing o.k.? God Bless your family, Vickie Wieberg in J.C., Mo.Vickie Wiebergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-64974048396552822422009-04-11T15:33:00.000-05:002009-04-11T15:33:00.000-05:00Doug- Thank you for sharing on the blog. I think ...Doug- Thank you for sharing on the blog. I think of you and your family daily and you are in our prayers. I often think of what we could possibly do for you to be of help. I know you are so particular re: the lawn (Shawndra told me so several years ago). As a single parent, it has to be hard to find a time when you can mow when Ella isn't out in the yard with you. As we enter lawn mowing season- (May is lawn mower safety month) if there is a way we can come over to play regularly or take Ella with us to Deanna Rose or something just call or text and we will be there. Kevin sees children every year who are accidentally mowed over and it is just tragic- it has even happened to children of nurses. So I have to comment here so that others know too. Aidan asks re: Ella in reference to play dates and I have video footage of Shawndra & Ella over for play dates that I would like to give you someday. <BR/>I hope you are enjoying the beautiful day and that you have a wonderful Easter- We can all celebrate His miracle and look forward to the day we meet our loved ones in Heaven, in the meantime- keep your head up and know you are loved. Thank you again for sharing here on the blog. <BR/>AdrianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-26062188716281936582009-04-10T19:07:00.000-05:002009-04-10T19:07:00.000-05:00Happy Easter, Ella. I hope the Easter Bunny bring...Happy Easter, Ella. I hope the Easter Bunny brings you wonderful surprises! Love, Joycejoyce smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-56225509906588552692009-04-09T18:05:00.000-05:002009-04-09T18:05:00.000-05:00Hi Doug,We are keeping you and Ella in our thought...Hi Doug,<BR/><BR/>We are keeping you and Ella in our thoughts and prayers. I know you are learning to live in a new reality, but I can't imagine how difficult that process must be. I can only pray for you all, and keep you in my thoughts and prayers.<BR/><BR/>jg in caAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-9476314887687046702009-04-09T13:05:00.000-05:002009-04-09T13:05:00.000-05:00Hope you and Ella are doing well and leaning on ea...Hope you and Ella are doing well and leaning on eachother for love and support. I pray for your strength during your first family holiday without Shawndra this weekend. Please know that many are thinking of you constantly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-13962337431581472392009-04-08T19:10:00.000-05:002009-04-08T19:10:00.000-05:00Like others, I still check in here every day. I L...Like others, I still check in here every day. I LOVE the picture of Shawndra, with the light in her eyes. Joycejoyce smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-46976450699018366852009-04-08T14:06:00.000-05:002009-04-08T14:06:00.000-05:00Doug, Ella & family of Shawndra, Just had to ...Doug, Ella & family of Shawndra, Just had to jot down that I was thinking of you & checking on you again. I think of Shawndra everyday. I feel like I miss her here, even though I only knew her through the Blog. When I think of that, I immed. think of all of you, because if I miss her, than I cant imagine how you feel. God Bless from Vickie in J.C.,Mo.vickie Wieberg in J.C.,Mo.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-6205520177460901552009-04-07T19:18:00.000-05:002009-04-07T19:18:00.000-05:00Doug, My oldest child is named Douglas..a name th...Doug, My oldest child is named Douglas..a name that I love. I am wondering how you are doing and how sweet Ella is. I realize with her so young a lot of this emotion and loss will not sink in for several years..yet, her little heart surely must know that her Momma is no longer there with her. Little ones seem to have a way of 'moving past' so much compared to we adults. Her love for her Momma will always remain and she will always feel a closeness to her. My prayer for you is that you can somehow trudge through these first days and hold tight to the Lord and all of those who love you and Ella.........~love~ is the only way for some of us to survive such a horrid loss.<BR/><BR/>Know you are in so many of our prayers and that we hold fast with you through these hard days. .....<BR/>~blessings~ from a mama in IllinoisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-19127439406127673782009-04-06T15:45:00.000-05:002009-04-06T15:45:00.000-05:00Just wanted to drop by to let you know that I was ...Just wanted to drop by to let you know that I was thinking of you this weekend. <BR/><BR/>Friday afternoon I was in Manhattan visiting friends and getting my hair done when I spun around in the chair and had to do a double take as I saw a woman who resembled Shawndra! She had beautiful longer red hair and freckles with a smile ALMOST a bright as Shawndra. I am sure she wondered why I was staring her direction, but when I saw her...it caused me to stop in my tracks. At that instant, my thoughts immediately went to Shawndra and her family. I was having a very rushed week and as I sat and thought about Shawndra for a fe moments...it reminded me to enjoy the moments in my life and not rush thru...to be present in the little moments in my life...appreciate each day and the possiblities. <BR/><BR/>God Bless!Jennifer Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897182093722876878.post-36049223876830798162009-04-06T10:07:00.000-05:002009-04-06T10:07:00.000-05:00Dear Doug, Andrea, Shawndras parents, Dustin &...Dear Doug, Andrea, Shawndras parents, Dustin & especially Ella, Just wanted to drop you a line & let you know I think of you daily. I think of Shawndra too. Please know you are in so many prayers! God Bless, Vickie WiebergVickie Kruse Wiebergnoreply@blogger.com