Lest We Forget… December 22 is Christine Sheddy’s 29th Birthday
In the hustle and bustle of our Christmas preparations let us not forget the less fortunate among us, but especially let us not forget the ‘Missing’. 
In particular Christine Sheddy. Tuesday, December 22, is Christine’s 29th Birthday.
Missing from a farm on Byrd Road for a little over 2 years, Tuesday will pass without much thought to the Missing, but I write this so that we may all take a moment and remember, and say a prayer for Christine, her 3 children and her immediate family.
Zeke, Isaac, and Hailey won’t have thier Mommy with them this Christmas as they have not had her present for the last two.
They will instead, have Christmas with their Grandparents Lynn and Steve Dodenhoff, their Aunt Jen and Uncle Paul.
What do you think was at the top of these childrens list for Santa this year?
For their Mommy to come home forever,
to have just one more night with her,
one more kiss from her,
one more hug from her,
or to simply know that she didn’t abandon them?
Lynn and Steve do their best to make life as normal for the children as possible, but lets face it, Mommy’s gone and nothing can replace that.
This year the kids got a Wii and I’m sure they will be excited Christmas morning to have such a fun gift. The creature comforts are met, their bellies are full, and they have dogs and horses to give them lots of healthy outside activities that any child would love… everything but a Mothers touch, a Mothers smile, a Mothers kiss.
All the material things in the world won’t replace that. All of the love that Lynn, Steve, Auntie Jen and Uncle Paul can give them won’t replace that, and all the therapy that they recieve from ‘The Feelings Doctor’ won’t replace their mother.
This Christmas as you gather your family around your home for the holiday; say a prayer for this family, and thank God in Heaven that your family is here with you.
Each year some 40,000 women’s remains are found and are never identified because women go missing and are never heard from again.
Sometimes, and hopefully remains are found and families can lay their loved ones to rest, but usually not.
We must work together to change the way Missing Person’s Cases are handled.
Christines’ case was mishandled from the very beginning.
There is nothing we can do to turn back the hands of time and change whatever happened or didn’t happen on her behalf, but we can do our best to enact legislation that changes the way Missing Persons Cases are handled in the future.
We must stop labeling people as worthy or unworthy of our time and efforts….if God knows the number of hairs that we have on our head don’t you think He cares that the lost are found?
posted on: Monday, December 21st, 2009 @ 10:47 pm
I will say a prayer for her and her family…thank you. We all love what Christmas seems to stand for…the family and friends and the giving and the receiving, and for the believers the birth of Christ…however, we can’t forget the lost and the lonely. Because of your post, I’m going to try to do something for them, if only just a heartfelt prayer or a hug on the street, there is so much to be thankful for, I would like to offer some the less fortunate.
posted on: Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 @ 1:08 am
My dear sister will forever be in our hearts. I have to be thankful or the short time she had on this Earth. How she protected me, made me laugh, and gave me three kids that I can love and spoil. It’s not a very happy day because she is not here, so instead I have to remember the times we shared, and send her love through prayer. If she were here I would so be teasing her on how she would be the big 30 next year! I miss and love her and will never give up on finding her. RIP my love.
posted on: Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 @ 11:35 am
My dearest Christine,
Though you will never read these words, I hope you will hear them in heaven as I write them to you. You were an amazing young women who was taken from us too soon. I will forever cherish your smile, your wit and and the love you have for your family. Your children miss you so much, as do the rest of your family and friends. I would give anything to hear your voice again…But that will never be. You would be so proud of your children, I see you in them everyday. Haylie, as you know, inherited your flair for the dramatic, Isaac your sense of humor, and Zeke got your stubborn streak. There are days when I just sit back and watch them and I see your mannerisms in things that they do. It is amazing to see you through them. They are your legacy and you should be very proud. Today the kids and I are going to make you a birthday cake. We know you cant be here with us, but we will sing Happy Birthday as loud as we can so that you can hear us. Just know that we will never forget you, we will never give up on you, and we will bring you home where you belong. Thank you Christine for being my daughter. I am so glad that the last time we spoke that we both said I love you. I miss you Christine, Happy Birthday my love.
My Love Forever,
Mom
posted on: Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 @ 3:20 pm
Happy Birthday Christine. I wish i could say this to you in person but i regret that is not possible, Grandma misses you very , very much. I still have your Birthday card that i was going to give you on your birthday in 2007, but never got the chance as somebody took you away from us before your special DAY.I am crying as i write this as i miss you as i do your brother Micheal. Love you both, take care of each other. As i said before i miss you so much. Like your Mom i am glad we said i love you the last time we saw each other which was Hallowen, i will remember that last hug forever. Happy Birthday again and we will see each other again someday
Love, Grandma.
posted on: Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 @ 5:04 pm
Happy 29th Birthday Christine. We dedicate this post to you on your special day. Although we never met, you hold a very special place in our hearts. We feel like we know you through your caring and compassionate family with whom we have developed a very close relationship. We can see where your heart of gold comes from because your mother Lynn allowed us to see you through her eyes and heart. On your special day your mother and your children sent us pictures of your beautiful birthday cake surrounded by your beautiful children. I lit a candle for you today to shine on you and with God’s help to bring the truth out of the darkness. As the candle burns brighter, we are dedicated to bringing you home. Christine, we think and pray about you each and everyday. Christine be comforted in the fact that Haylie, Isaac and Zeke are being well taken care of by Lynn and Steve. As Jesus’ birthday approaches we will continue to light candles for both of you.We know you are safe and secure cradled in the arms of our Heavenly Father and sheltered by his love. Love Ya Christine Digger and Beard
posted on: Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 @ 9:47 pm