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……