Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Free....


Early this morning, 1:20, our sweet Dylan went to heaven.  He is free from the tumor.  He is free from any pain or sadness.  It was not easy to let him go.  Our lives were blessed every single day because he was in them.  We will feel this void for the remainder of our lives here on the Earth.  I know, he will be here with us whenever possible.  I know that he will watch over his brothers, sisters, parents, and family.  I know it was hard for him to leave us.  His mission on the other side is only beginning.  We love him so much, and will anxiously look forward to the beautiful reunion I know awaits us.  Thank you, from our hearts and souls, for all your love, concern, & prayers.  
We will forever be Doin' it 4 Dylan!
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  1. Brandie PageJuly 12, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I'm so sorry for what you're all going through. At least you know he couldn't have had a better more loving family on earth.

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  2. Shane ZundelJuly 12, 2011 at 9:51 AM

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  3. The FalkersJuly 12, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    We love you all so much! I am so happy that Dylan is free and that we know that families are forever. We will miss you, Dylan! You made such a difference in our lives - especially Mason.

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  4. John and Randi HustonJuly 12, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    We love you guys so much. Even though I don't know you guys as well as my Husband John, I feel like we are family. Your family will be in our prayers. We hope you will be able to feel comforted and at peace at this time.

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  5. MusicGirl23July 12, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Sorry just doesn't cover something like this, no words will ever make it better...but know that from as far away as Canada, someone is sharing your pain and sending comfort. If there is any comfort at all that can be taken from this, it is that he was able to be at such a wonderful place for one last time. My heart goes out to everyone in your family. Cancer is one of the most unfair diseases there is.

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  6. Kelli KJuly 12, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my heart and prayers.

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  7. AngieJuly 12, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    My heart is breaking for your family, I am so sorry to hear about Dylan passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. -Angie Saunders Aramburu

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  8. Kenton and HayleeJuly 12, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Our whole family is praying for yours. Sweet Dylan. It's a blessing to know that he is no longer in pain or limited by a tumor. So thankful for the knowledge that families can be together forever. What amazing examples your little family has been. Thoughts and prayers continuing your way.
    Love the Fife & Palmer families

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  9. Shane ZundelJuly 12, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    My heart goes out to the Shaw and Jeppesen Families. I am sorry for your loss. Dylan was a warrior and battled bravely.

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  10. Jared & TamiJuly 12, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    My heart is breaking for your family, I am so sorry to hear about Dylan passing. As I read your post I have tears rolling down my face. Isn't it so wonderful that this is not the end and that families are FOREVER!! I know he is now watching out for you all... THoughts and prayers are with you all... (yesterday I wore my Doin it 4 Dylan shirt... something told me i should wear it.. glad i did!! )

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  11. amersJuly 12, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I am so sad and so sick for you and your family. Dylan changed so many lives. I know he changed mine (as cliche as it sounds). I know that he was a big part in helping my mom make it to remission. He gave her a reason to stay positive and keep pushing. My family will never forget that. We love you oh so much!

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  12. Megan @ Megity's HandmadeJuly 12, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I've been watching his trial through Michelle Falks posts. I just wanted you to know how much it touched my heart and I'm sorry to hear about his passing. He was so brave and so were you. Thank you for sharing his story with us.

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  13. AngelineJuly 12, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    So many emotions today, and a heavy heart on behalf of my friends. I continue to pray for peace for your family.

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  14. The StaggsJuly 12, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much for letting us into yours and Dylan's life. We have all learned so much from great examples of how to be strong.

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  15. tamy scheurnJuly 12, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I just want to express my love to your family! You all have been such an example to me as I have followed SWEET Dylan's blog!! I do not know your family personally but....Please know that Dylan and you all have taught me so much! It still seems some what unfair to me that any family should have to go through a loss of a child and brother...But all I can try to think about is the Lord is in control we do not know all...We have to have faith if we want to be with Dylan some day!! I know when I meet my Heavenly Father he will explain all! Until then I will continue to pray for you family for the faith we all will need to get us all through this life on earth!! I do know that Dylan will be in all of your hearts trying to help lift the burdens of sadness you all will have.

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  16. Jodi Orgill BrownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. My children and I cried for all of you this morning. May God bless you with peace in your hearts and wonderful memories to fill your minds! God bless!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    So sorry for your loss! Dylan was a very special young man and touched the lives of so many! My thoughts and prayers are with his family! xoxo

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  18. Huish FamilyJuly 12, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    We indeed mourn with you. Though we have never met your family we know that Heaven has gained another beautiful and special angel. Holding you close to our hearts and keeping you in our prayers.
    With love and understanding,
    The Huish family

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  19. DaniJuly 12, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I do not know your family, but my heart aches for you right now. We will pray that Heavenly Fathers arms are around you comforting you through this time. Your family is amazing and one day will be together again!!!

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  20. Dave n Bre plus thr3e! :o)July 12, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Your family continues to be in our thoughts and our prayers. We hope your family can feel peace and comfort through the remainder of this hard journey for your family. Dylan is free!! Someday you will see him again. How great and priceless is that knowledge we have!! Love ya! ~Bolos Family

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  21. onedoseJuly 12, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    No words can express how our heart aches for your family right now.

    Thoughts and prayers

    The Stuart Family

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  22. JamiJuly 12, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I am so so sorry! My heart breaks for you. You have all been such an amazing example to me. Your grace, dignity, and faith have been inspirational. My prayers are with you always. Sending all my love.. Jami Smith Hodges

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  23. MerianneJuly 12, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    We Love you guys ..your family is in our prayers.

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  24. Nikki July 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    The pictures at Bear Lake are simply breathtaking!!! Through your words I know how much Dylan loved Bear Lake. I know that it was harding seeing him at Bear Lake (and Florida) and not being able to see him fully enjoy it. As I looked at your family picture, I looked at how beautiful the lake was. I thought of Dylan now being able to fully enjoy the beauty of where he is without his physical limitations. I'm sure that his spirit is as full as it was when he was a little boy at Bear Lake. Love you guys! Hang in there!

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  25. Tara MogleJuly 12, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I too, do not know your family personally but my heart aches as I have read your blog. I pray that our Heavenly Father will hold your family in his loving arms at this time.
    with love
    The Mogle Family

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  26. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I heard about your sweet Dylan from a fellow cancer mom and Marla Beech (my SIL). From everything I've heard, your Dylan was uncommonly sweet and kind and wonderful. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  27. ErikaJuly 12, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    We are praying for and thinking of your family. My boys think Dylan is wonderful and so friendly and nice. They are sad to hear of his passing.

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  28. With Crazy Love Jeff and JamieJuly 12, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    What an amazing young man! He touched the lives of so many people in his short time here with us! The joy he brought to everyone he came in contact with will never be forgotten! To the Shaw and Jeppsen families, Thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. Just know the lord will hold you ALL in the palm of his hand and help you through this difficult time! I am so sorry and my heart is hurting for you. He's going to be an AMAZING guardian angel!! Love to you all, The Hester Family

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  29. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Our family does not know you personally, but I hope you can feel the love and prayers of so many people who are mourning with you right now.
    The McFate Family

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  30. ryanandmassJuly 12, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Dear Shaw family, I had been thinking about Dylan all day yesterday! I could not get him out of my mind. Ever since my sister in law told me about this little boy in Utah with a brain stem tumor like my daughter's I have been following Dylan's blog. Yesterday I felt so strongly about his well being that I had my sister in law get your cell number so I could share some information with you. You probably got my text, but that's ok.
    Just wanted to let you know that our family will be praying for yours during this hard time even if we've never met. God bless your family.
    The Merritt Family
    www.kassidysroadtorecovery.blogspot.com

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  31. JacieJuly 12, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear of Dylan's passing! Love you both the Shaw and Jeppsen family! You are all in my prayers! No one should ever have to go through this. Just remember that we are all here for you if you need us!

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  32. JeanaJuly 12, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I am so glad that Dylan is perfectly healed! I hope your family can find the same joy he is experiencing now. We love you guys!

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  33. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Love to you and all your family at this hard time. Dylan touched our lives although we never met him.

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  34. WendyJuly 12, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    So sorry to hear about your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you.

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  35. The FreestonesJuly 12, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    We are so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful young man and the joy and gift he was to all who knew him. We will continue to care and pray for your family. Lots of love.

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  36. AmandaJuly 12, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    I do not know your family, but I have heard wonderful things about Dylan from other cancer families. I am so so sorry. Your family will be in our prayers and in my thoughts.

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  37. Mrs. BudgeJuly 12, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Lots of love to your family! You are all such an example of faith and endurance. I will always be so grateful for your family and your example. I pray you will be comforted at this time.

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  38. HeidiJuly 12, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You have an amazing family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  39. MandyJuly 12, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    My family has many prayers and peaceful thoughts for your family. Mandy I can't possibly explain how sorry and broken up I am for you at this time. I am so thankful to know and love your wonderful spirit and I could not be more proud of you for keeping your family so happy and loving during this time. We will pray for you always. It makes me smile to think of Dylan playing up in heaven. Love always, Mandy Koford

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  40. Martha Harrison, RN/BCHT/CIJuly 12, 2011 at 10:33 PM

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  41. Martha Harrison, RN/BCHT/CIJuly 12, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    There are no words to express the feelings of my heart tonight as I've just heard of Dylan's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you: two very great families. I know that you will find comfort in your knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ and your assurance of embracing your precious boy again. Our love, Dennis and Martha (Wilks) Harrison

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  42. The White FamilyJuly 13, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten. Weston knows he is up in heaven playing basketball and football.... "HIT HARD DYLAN!"

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  43. **natalie**July 13, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Our thoughts and prayer are with your family. We love Dylan!

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  44. BreeJuly 13, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Dear Mandy,
    I have been following Dylan's journey from the beginning and am so very saddened to hear of his passing. Having watched my sister lose her only child at the time 6 1/2 years ago(from complications following a bone marrow transplant) my heart is aching for you and your family. Although I can not relate to losing a child of my own, my niece felt like my own, so I do know that the pain is almost unbearable. Heavenly Father is with you at this time and Dylan is close. Hold tight to the tender mercies that are being sent your way and cherish those sweet memories you have with your special boy. I am so very sorry. You and your family are in my prayers.
    Bree Carnahan

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  45. Rachel and JasonJuly 13, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    We were so very sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and every day.

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  46. JillJuly 13, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Mandy and Ryan I am so sorry. My heart is breaking for you both and your children. Know that you are in my prayers and I love you both.
    Jill

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  47. matheson memoriesJuly 14, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Although you have never met me, your son has made an impact on my sons and I will be grateful for what he taught them. My children caught in the excitement of "Dimes for Dylan" and they were there when they presented it to him. They told me after that they could see that he was a really neat boy and that they felt the spirit around him.
    I am saddened by your trial and can't begin to imagine what it feels like for you. But at the same time I am so grateful that one day you will run to him and be able to hold him close knowing that you will never be seperated again. Prayers from many different places are being sent your way.
    Talya Matheson

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  48. The Messick'sJuly 14, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    My son Cody was in Dylan's 3rd grade class this year. Ryan also was Cody and Dylan's basketball coach. Cody loved Dylan. He would talk about him often. We always included Dylan in our thoughts and prayers. We had wished for a miracle. What an amazing boy Dylan was for Heavenly Father to want him home so early in life. Your family was blessed to have him be a part of it. Cody and our family will ALWAYS remember Dylan. He was always so happy and kind to everyone. We are fortunate to have known him for a short time. We love you all and wish only good things for your family. Families are Forever.

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  49. JamieJuly 18, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Shaw/Jeppesen family,
    I am so very sorry. Even though I never met your sweet Dylan, I could tell that he was a pretty special little spirit. You've all been in my thoughts and prayers and I just wanted to thank you for your amazing examples and testimonies of the gospel and that families truly are forever.
    Jamie Pugmire

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  50. Mandy ShawJuly 27, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I miss you...

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