1973 to 2013 Shannon Bradley hensley

It was a nice day and my Mom, Debbie and I were ready for lunch so we decided to go to the A & W for lunch.  Before this we had went to the court house and I thought my water had broke.  Mom said it was probably nothing so we decided it was Ok to go and eat lunch.  Later the water never quit so they decided to take me to the hospital to have our little baby.  Back then we didn't know the sex - it was surprise everytime.
Now, not long before this my sister, Debbie, had given birth to a baby girl and she had passed away after only three short days of her life.  Deb had some complications during her pregnancy and they did an untra sound only to find that the baby girl had no brain.  It never developed.  Shawna had a very strong heartbeat and that is why she lived for the three days. 
Way back then the doctors didn't allow us to even see  the new little beautiful girl.  Our friend, Shirley Worth said that she was pretty and cuddled her in the nursery.  Too bad we didn't even get any pictures of her either.  That part of Deb's life was taken away from her way too soon.  She had already lost her husband (they divirced) and now her child.  How devastating for her.  So when it was my time to go to the hospital she didn't want any part of it.
We called Bill at work and he said that he would be up there when he got done with work.  True to his word he came up and then the contractions started.  My lunch was long gone--maybe wasn't a wise choice to eat after my water broke.  Oh, well.
It wasn't too long and our little bundle of  joy was out into the world.  I had give birth to a wonderful, handsome little guy.  We named him Shannon Bradley Hensley.  What a life changing experience and a good one at that.  We loved this little one from the very first moment that we saw him.  Dr. Gregoire was his doctor.

And to think now, 40 years later..................our oldest son just turned 40 last month!!!!  It seems like a short time ago and he was a young boy.  Shannon has brought many years of happy times to this family and I am so proud of all that he has done.  He has a positive attitude on life and it goes far with him.  He has a well rounded life with our family and his many friends.  Still Love this son of ours with all my heart!!