Austin Duane Shanks - Online Memorial Website

 

 

 

Tiny Footprints on a Mother's Heart

When a baby arrives,
be it for a day, a month, a year or more,
or perhaps only a sweet flickering moment-
the fragile spark of a tender soul
the secret swell of a new pregnancy
the goldfish flutter known to only you-
you are unmistakeningly changed...
the tiny footprints left behind on your heart
bespeak your name as Mother.

God took the fragrance of a flower,the majesty of a tree,the gentleness of morning dew,the calm of a quiet sea,the beauty of the twilight hour,the soul of a starry night,the laughter of a rippling brook,the grace of a bird in flight,the tender care of an angel*Austin*,the faith of a mustard seed,the patience of eternity,the depth of a family's need,then God fashioned from these things a creation of no other, and when His masterpiece was through,He simply called it MOTHER.

I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day:) I will be thinking and praying for you and your family. I know our angels will be watching over us on this day. 

 

God took the fragrance of a flower,
The majesty of a tree,
The gentleness of morning dew,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The beauty of a twilight hour,
The soul of a starry night
The laughter of the rippling brook,
The grace of a bird in flight,
Then God fashioned from these things
A creation like no other,
And when His masterpiece was through,
He called it simply...MOTHER

 

There is no love like a mother's love,
    no stronger bond on earth
Like the precious bond that comes from God,
   to a mother when she gives birth.

A mother's love is forever strong,
    never changing for all time
And when her children need her most,
   a mother's love will shine.

God bless these special mothers,
   God bless them every one
For all the tears and heartache,
   and for the special work they've done.

When her days on earth are over,
   a mother's love lives on
Through many generations,
   with God's blessings on each one.

Be thankful for our mothers,
 for they love with a higher love
 From the power God has given, 
 and the strength from up above.

 

 

 

 

TO AUSTIN'S SWEET FAMILY,

I JUST CAME ACROSS YOUR SITE FOR YOUR PRECIOUS AUSTIN, AS I WAS LIGHTING CANDLES. I JUST WANTED TO COMMENT ON HOW BEAUTIFUL HIS SITE IS. AND TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I AM KEEPING YOU, HIS FAMILY, IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. IT'S SUCH A TRAGEDY TO LOSE OUR CHILDREN, JUST IS NOT NORMAL. I KNOW WE WILL SEE THEM AGAIN, ONE DAY~

BIG HUGS,

CATHY ( MOM OF DAVID GIRAUD)

Thinking of you and your family this Easter! Have a great Easter!!! XOXO

For some things there are no shortcuts,no easy remedies when life throws you a curve ball and brings you to your knees.Sometimes it seems you can't win however hard you try when your faith is sorely tested and all you do is cry.It does no good to gripe,complain,when you're not up to par because true friends will understand and love us as we are.We sometimes need a helping hand before we see the light,and just knowing prayers are answered will help us through the night.We're not alone in time like these unless we choose to be,for God won't leave us comfortless in times of tragedy.There are angels all around us to catch us when we fall,and through His tender mercies we can rise above it all.Clay Harrison(Author) PatrickJay*GrdMama

Have a great St.Patricks Day with my Rain and all the angel babies! XOXO

We miss you and love you so much Austin!!

 

Love to you always <3

Happy New Year baby. Daddy & I love you very much and send our hugs and kisses.

 

 

 

The last pic didn't show, so I hope this one does :) This is your special balloon that I released just for you! Love to you always!

 

We wish you peace and comfort during the Holiday Season.  May your

beautiful angel's shine his beautiful glory on you. God Bless

 

 

Merry Christmas Austin!! I hope you had fun catching this special balloon that was just for you! Love to you always!

 

 

 

 

Sending you and your Mommy lots of Christmas Blessings this year and always.  You are a special little angel that is loved and missed by everyone here.  Give your Mommy a BIG angel hug for me on Christmas morning.

Sending you love always

Kalynne's Mommy

<3

 

 

 

Whether you are a mother for 1 day or 19 years this loss of a child never leaves your heart.  My two boys age 18 and 19 were taken to heaven on 9/11/08 and I miss them so much.

 

You are in my prayers and you can be sure my boys are watching over Austin in heaven.  

 

Just remember they are at home waiting for us.

 

Michele