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In loving Memory of Kim Marie Hanson Shaw, born February 1, 1967, passed December 24, 2006.

Allright, we went to Kim's funeral today. And, what really got me was looking up and seeing Cameron, just sitting there, swinging his legs, an almost clueless look on his face. He was the one who found her when she was having her asthma attack. And I didn't know Kim very well, but.. seeing him. How can you tell a seven year old he's never going to see his mother again? And then Karson- [I could be off on the spellings of their names.] She's just one year old. I mean, she was there, smiling, laughing- no idea that her mother was gone. That made me so upset.

But then, I really thought about it. And... She's a year old. She's still young and innocent enough that she has that connection with heaven. And maybe her mom was sitting there with her, the source of her smile.

And when I thought about that, I knew I just had to draw it. So, this is for Kim, a loving mother, and Karson, a beautiful little girl.

The title spurs from Amazing Grace, of course. It was sung at the funeral, soo... I figured it would be decent here.

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Amazing Grace
Words by John Newton 1779

Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found
Was blind, but now I see.

'Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear,
And Grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come.
'Tis Grace hath brought me safe thus far
And Grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me.
His Word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.

When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun,
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we'd first begun.

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In loving Memory of Kim Marie Hanson Shaw, born February 1, 1967, passed December 24, 2006.

Allright, we went to Kim's funeral today. And, what really got me was looking up and seeing Cameron, just sitting there, swinging his legs, an almost clueless look on his face. He was the one who found her when she was having her asthma attack. And I didn't know Kim very well, but.. seeing him. How can you tell a seven year old he's never going to see his mother again? And then Karson- [I could be off on the spellings of their names.] She's just one year old. I mean, she was there, smiling, laughing- no idea that her mother was gone. That made me so upset.

But then, I really thought about it. And... She's a year old. She's still young and innocent enough that she has that connection with heaven. And maybe her mom was sitting there with her, the source of her smile.

And when I thought about that, I knew I just had to draw it. So, this is for Kim, a loving mother, and Karson, a beautiful little girl.

The title spurs from Amazing Grace, of course. It was sung at the funeral, soo... I figured it would be decent here.

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Amazing Grace
Words by John Newton 1779

Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found
Was blind, but now I see.

'Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear,
And Grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come.
'Tis Grace hath brought me safe thus far
And Grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me.
His Word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.

When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun,
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we'd first begun.