Friday, September 19, 2008

Shad's Birthday and Mark's Funeral

On Wednesday the 17th it was Shad's Birthday and also Mark's Funeral. The funeral was amazing. The family did a really great job. Mark's four daughters did a celebration of their Dad by taking turns saying what they remembered about their amazing father. The music was beautiful and the dedication at the grave was so peaceful. To give you an idea of how much Raelynne loved Mark here is what she wrote on the program. You can click on the program to enlarge it so it is readable! Also, Angie (the oldest daughter) made Shad a birthday cake. I didn't get a chance to take a picture of it. Shad had almost all the strawberries eaten off of it before we got home. A BIG THANK YOU for the cake and for all of the thoughtfulness and love it is much appreciated!!!!!!




Since the funeral was the same day as Shad's b-day he celebrated in Dallas at the Monday night football game (Cowboys vs Eagles) which was an awesome game. We also celebrated last night. I made him his favorites...pork chops with honey mustard sauce, funeral potatoes and strawberry shortcake for dessert. He wasn't able to take pictures at the game (he didn't take the camera) so here are a few pictures from last night! Shad will never forget his Birthday it will always be a memorable day for him to always remember Mark.





4 comments:

~Our Family~ said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU OLD MAN... Hey just teasing we are right behind you... I will be 33 in Dec. Matt in Jan. I hope you had a good birthday and I'm so sorry about Mark he looks like he was a great and loving man not only to his family but to everyone who knew him.. Hang in there we love you and think about you guys daily.. When do you guys want to go camping? Grandma and Grandpa Jepsens 50th ann. is on Oct 24th so that weekend is out unless you go camping up here... The first week of October we are going to Pallisades to go fishing with my family.. So you guys decide and then Matt will have to see when he can do it..

Tiffany said...

Happy Birthday, Shad!!

Kathy said...

Happy Birthday Shad! I remember when I thought that 33 year olds were really old. I'll be 34 in a few months and I really don't feel old. One thing is for sure though. I still feel like I have a lot to learn in this life! You and your little girl look great. I always knew you would be a proud PaPa! You'll have to get up here to see us sometime.

Michelle W. Nate said...

Hey, I know it is late but Happy Birthday! I also have to comment on how cute your baby is. Don't us Jepsen's make cute babies!!!! Anyway, I'm not exactly sure on all the how's we are cousins except Lafe and my mom have something to do with it. Anyway, happy birthday.