Hi All,

It’s me again….Mom Davis,

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you who remembered Sean’s birthday by posting birthday wishes to him and for our family. It was a tough, but good, weekend. We laughed a lot, but we cried just as much. But, that’s a good thing. At least we can laugh, talk, and cry together because the Bible reminds us to bear each others’ burdens and share each others’ joys, as well.

August 29, 1973 was a great day! It was a Wednesday. It was beautiful outside, and I spent the entire day inside the hospital trying to deliver the young man who has brought so much joy to our lives and who literally has touched thousands of people during the brief time we were privileged to have him. He was a BIG baby….8 lbs….and, for those of you who didn’t know, he was breech! Yep! Tried to walk out. Leave it to Sean. Always had to do it his way.

Many thanks to his friends and classmates who kept us occupied and organized celebrations in his memory. The balloon launch was special and the dinner cruise was a wonderful time. Then, for some of us, there was church together and dinner and ice cream and cake later! His favorite cake! All were great tributes to his memory….and, I have no doubt he was there. After all, he pushed my balloon to the ground!

Fred, Teca, Dana, Matthew, Dani (Monica), Reece, and I gratefully acknowledge all that you’ve done and all that you continue to do. You should know that we have established a permanent endowment in his honor which will allow us to make contributions to continue his legacy. This endowment will do two things: 1) Establish a scholarship fund for a minority student at Appalachian State University and 2) provide financial assistance to world wide missions to those who are in need. A second endowment/foundation is in the process and we will provide more information about it later.

I want to close by sharing with you the Scripture passage which we felt so appropriately fit Sean….his desires and attitude about God. It’s the 27th Chapter of Psalm and is engraved on his headstone. Hopefully, those who visit there will see Psalm 27 and go read it for themselves. I am sharing it from The Message translation because it makes it so very, very plain.

PSALM 27 (From The Message)

“Light, space, zest – that’s God! So, with Him on my side I’m fearless, afraid of no one and nothing. When vandal hordes ride down ready to eat me alive, those bullies and toughs fall flat on their faces. When besieged, I’m calm as a baby. When all hell breaks loose, I’m collected and cool. I’m asking God for one thing, only one thing: To live with Him in His house my whole life long. I’ll contemplate His beauty; I’ll study at His feet. That’s the only quiet, secure place in a noisy world. The perfect getaway, far from the buzz of traffic. God holds me head and shoulders above all who try to pull me down. I’m headed for this place to offer anthems that will raise the roof! Already I’m singing God-songs; I’m making music to God. Listen, God, I’m calling at the top of my lungs: ‘Be good to me! Answer me!’ When my heart whispered, ‘Seek God,’ my whole being replied, ‘I’m seeking Him!’ Don’t hide from me now! You’ve always been right there for me; don’t turn your back on me now. Don’t throw me out, don’t abandon me; You’ve always kept the door open. My father and mother walked out and left me, but God took me in. Point me down your highway, God; direct me along a well-lighted street; show my enemies whose side you’re on. Don’t throw me to the dogs, those liars who are out to get me, filling the air with their threats. I’m sure now I’ll see God’s goodness in the exuberant earth. Stay with God! Take heart. Don’t quit. I’ll say it again: Stay with God.”

Peace to each of you……

Hello and many thanks to all for your comments, support, prayers and personal messages. Yes we miss Sean, but the fruits of his labor are harvested everyday. Sean’s wife and two children have proven to be examples of strength and perseverance, and continue to make us proud.

His daughter, Dana, is preparing for her first year at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Also Matthew continues his elementary education as a third grader this school year. We are very excited as we watch the growth of these two amazing children.

We are having a shower for Dana on August 1rst. Initially there was a posted invite on Facebook ,however the location of the event requires that we montitor the number of guest planning to attend. Those interested in attending please send a message to 82473p@gmail.com for further information.

Several messages have been recieved from those who wish to attend but can not; however they expressed interest in sending a card, letter or gift for the children. Your prayers, letters of encouragement , or support will be greatly appreciated and can be sent to:

JP Davis

Attn: Dana/Matthew

PO Box 6175
Gastonia, NC 28056-6000

In true rememberance of Sean let us celebrate his spirit of service! While we would greatly appreciate your kind words and support we also realize that nothing made Sean happier than helping others. If you know of a family or organization that needs help preparing for the upcoming school year, reach out to them.

Again, thank you for your messages and prayers!

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Remembering Sean

My name is Jennifer Davis and I am Sean’s Mom. My family and I appreciate the positive comments and thoughts that have been posted to Sean’s facebook page. They help us remember brighter days and the kind of son, husband, father, uncle, and brother that he was and the kind of man that he became.
But, I must say that I have been disappointed in some of the less than positive pictures that have been posted – the drinking, partying, fraternizing - because they are not the Sean we knew. I know that many of you are grieving for Sean and our loss, and maybe this is your way of honoring him. But, I find it difficult and I refuse to honor a memory that was not about the whole person.
If you were able to attend his celebration service, then you know that I shared part of the letter he left. In that letter he sent very personal and loving messages to his wife, children, Mom and Dad, his sister and a few close friends. He also shared the fact that for two years he had struggled with depression and what he wanted more than anything else at this point was “to be with the Lord.” Nobody had a clue about his struggle and certainly not to the extreme that it had taken its toll. But, if you knew Sean more than two years, you knew that he was a different person. His behaviors, conversations, and even his attitude had changed from the Sean we knew. If you knew him less than two years then, as far as I’m concerned, you not only didn’t know the real person and the whole person, but you probably unknowingly shared in his depression. It is obvious that even though he was attempting to conquer this disease, he was an intelligent, loving, caring, eternal optimist with great potential and a passion for life.
Sean would help anyone who asked, regardless of who they were. He was the kind of person who would give money to the man or woman standing on the side of the road; the kind of person who would stop and help a stranger change a flat tire on a dark road; who would share everything from his clothes to his car to his family. He was always bringing somebody for dinner or TV watching or a fun night of games. He never met a stranger and he had a sense of humor that would make you roll on the floor laughing. When he went into the ministry he became a powerful, passionate preacher and teacher bringing thousands to Christ in countries where he couldn’t even speak the language. That’s the Sean we remember.
Yes, we know that Sean drank, partied, danced and whatever else – real hard – over the past few months. But, he knew (and those of us who knew the “whole man” knew) that he was struggling with who he was within and who he was without. Like the Apostle Paul who said “For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. If, then I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good. But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice. Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.” Romans 7: 14-20.
But Romans 8:1 says: “There is therefore now no condemnation in those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.”
Trust me. Sean is at peace and at rest with Christ Jesus and no longer in war with his own flesh.
Again, we thank you for your kind thoughts, your prayers, your gifts, and support during this difficult time and ask that you honor his life and his family with respectful, uplifting pictures and postings.

Peace,
Jennifer
Fred, Liteca, Matthew, Dana, Monica (Dani)