SIGNS AND TIMMY LYONS - Shannon's family has experienced many powerful signs since her demise.  Very close friends, who lost their child about a year before Shannon died, told us to keep an open mind and she would let us know that she was still around.  She did.  We thank God letting us have her here on oarth for nearly 23 years.  She was a blessing in many ways (and a handful in others, too).  We believe that she is in God's hands, and awaits us in heaven.  Special prayers to my sister, Mary Louise Lyons, who lost her son Timmy Lyons shortly before Christmas last year (2010).  Tim was my nephew and our cousin, and we love him dearly.  Mary Lou and her family have already experienced some of the signs indicating Tim is at peace.  Each sign, when shared, strengthens the faith of those who love him.  We know that Timmy and Shannon are together, and when our time comes we will see them again in their glory.   Until then, may they rest in peace.	Since her untimely death, God has allowed Shannon to use coins, crows, hawks, blue herons, butterflies, dragonflies, music, weather, books, clouds, and the words spoken by many wonderful people to let us know that she is OK and to strengthen our faith in God.  What blessings we have received in that regard.  Many are worthy of note.  All have strengthened our faith.
We've been blessed with many sources of comfort have helped since Shannon expired. While each person's loss and healing process is personal, I'd like to share some information with each of you about our journey through catastrophic loss.  One major source of our strength over recent years has been "Angels on Earth", a monthly publication from Guideposts.  My sister, Mary Lou Lyons, introduced me to this publication and I highly recommend it to anyone who has questions about angels and the roles they play in our everyday lives.  (www.angelsonearth.org)  Another wonderful source of strength and healing has been the loving ministry of Dr. Charles Stanley (www.InTouch.org).  His wisdom and faith example can actually make you yearn for more.    If you want to take your mind off of your grief and suffering for a while, check out Les Roberts (www.LesRoberts.com) who has evolved into Cleveland's own master of mystery. Les is a good friend of the family, and even has some special stories to tell you about Shannon.  In fact, Les wears an angel pin on his shirt every day.  So did Dr. Wayne Dyer the last time he spoke at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio.  He definitely has a spiritual solution for every problem, and many other ideas that you may find comforting during your trip through the vale of personal loss.  Lastly, I received a great deal of personal and professional support from Laura Serazin at Cournerstone of Hope in Independence, Ohio (www.cornerstoneofhope.org).  It is a grief-related organization definitely worth exploring.	Love never fails. All of us are one in our shared godliness. Unlike other living creatures, we were created in the image and likeness of God. We have all been truly blessed with the gift of life. Give thanks to the Lord God each and every day. All praise and glory to Almighty God.   MAY ALL OF YOU HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
DONATIONS to Shannons's Scholarship Endowment Fund at Lakeland Community College are welcome and can be sent to: Shannons Fund, Lakeland Community College, The Foundation Office, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, Ohio, 44094 or go to www.lakelandcc.edu/foundation.	Have you lost a child?  If so know that God loves you and will always be with you.  The price of love is grief.  Many compassionate people are standing by ready to help.  You are not alone.  Michele and Kelly McBride, Shannon's sisters stand ready to help too.  For more information go to www.lunaslight.com.