Dear Friends, Family, and Strangers,
Our little buddy Christian Shay Daniel Stallings went to be with Jesus at 8:30 this evening. Shay passed quickly with his family at his bedside.
I remember when I was coaching I would hear the words "its not whether you win or los but how you play the game." I thought to myself that has to be the dumbest thing I have ever heard. But now I know exactly what it means. Sometimes you can pour everything you have into preparing for a game and the results don't come out they way you like. Shay gave everything he had. He fought and fought and fought some more. Shay's mom and dad gave it everything they hand spending every waking moment at Shay's side. The student body, faculty, and Fair Grove community at large gave their time, money, and hearts. Likewise Shay's Moore, Oklahoma community gave everything they had helping support Shay and his parents while he was in Oklahoma. Shay's mom's Acosta Family gave everything as well. Those of you reading this blog have prayed faithfully every night for Shay.
My point is this we can all rest in knowing we gave it all our. Shay fought like a champ and we were all there to help in some way. Great job team Shay. Through this we have all grown in our faith and we have grown as a family and we have grown as a school and community and we have grown as a body of believers. My pain is to intense to express but we all need to rest in knowing that like Shay we fought the good fight and there will come a day when we will stand with Shay next to our Lord and savior.
I will post funeral arrangements as they come available. I do know that the services will be in Missouri.
God Bless
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god bless you Shay you are an angel, may peace be with you and you family
ReplyDeleteyou are now and will always be an EAGLE....fly high and be free
ReplyDeleteGOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!
ReplyDeleteA special place has been carved in our hearts for you Shay and you will be with us always. May the Lord welcome you home and may he give strength and peace to those who love you.
ReplyDeletePlease know that all your family are in our every thought and prayer. We won't even pretend to know the pain you are all experiencing because it is unimaginable to us and I can't even bear to try to go there. It truly has unitied a community and a student body. It's a sadness and pain we never want our children to experience but they are better people for knowing your son and nephew and for caring. I believe that many a student has prayed that may never have prayed before. Parents hug your kids and kids hug your parents. And say "I love you." Time is precious and fleeting. You never know when the good Lord will call you to another home. God bless you and may you find some small comfort in knowing that there are many people who are praying for you. People who never had the privilege of meeting this young man but who care and are praying for you. Shay, your race is run and you truly are a champion. Go rest high on that mountain. With deepest heartfelt and sincere sympathy. ~~Chris and Debbie Baker (Krysta's parents)
ReplyDeleteI love you guys very much and though we have lost touch over the years you guys were very much like family to me. I am deeply sorry for shay's passing but he did give it his all. if it is god's will it will be done i suppose. i cant comfort you but i can be here for you for WHATEVER it is you need me for. i love you guys xoxo god bless. Andrea
ReplyDeleteDear Chris and Danny,
ReplyDeleteThe Acosta family is mourning the loss of Shay and praying for the family tonight. My Mom sent me this email earlier today and I wanted to share hoping it will bring you comfort. Shay is now with our God and no more pain. He is an inspiration and we will never forget the difference he made in our faith, hope and love each other. God Bless you all tonight....
Dear Jackie,
Even though the news from the MRI is dismal, may each of us remain constant in our trust in the Lord.
What a beautiful gift God sent to Chris and Danny the day Shay was born! Each of us has a life to live - a life and purpose known only to the one to created us in His image.
Many lives have been touched by Shay and many lives have been changed by his illness. Please know and believe that God hears our prayers. He alone knows the purpose of Shay's life. We must be ever so thankful for the beautiful gift God gave the world the day Shay was born.
May the grace of the Holy Spirit be with Shay and his family and with all of us whose lives have been touched by Shay's illness. May we look to the Lord for His peace, hope and comfort and may our Faith remain strong.
Know that I love you and I will pray always.
Mama
God Bless Shay and his family,
ReplyDeleteShay was loved so much,
I pray comfort comes to his family
that he is suffering no more and is
in heaven with our lord.
amen
As I look back at all the posts over the last couple months I am thinking to myself how unfair this is for Shay boy to have gone through all of this. I thought many times I wish he could see the outpouring of love for him. As many hearts are breaking across the U.S. I know he can see it now. Though many only knew him for a short while he will be missed like no other. We love you buddy!!
ReplyDeleteMatt Peck
Shay,
ReplyDeleteMay you rest in peace now. You fought so hard and were so strong, the ending wasn't what we wanted but GOD needed a special Angel and chose you to come and be that angel. We will miss you and we love you!
Danny & Christy,
We are so sorry for your loss, Shay was such a special young man. I'm so glad we got to be a part of his life and yours. Our hearts mourn for you and your family and we will be here for anything you need, we are just a phone call away! We love you guys and will pray for you and your family each and everyday, I know right now it doesn't make sense and your hurting, but god must have a plan for shay, he is now a special angel and will watch over all of us. You guys have been so strong and you will get through this with time.
Love ya,
The Sharkey's
Danny & Christy and all of the Shay Stallings Extended Family,
ReplyDeleteMy family doesn't know yours but they have been and will continue to pray and keep their thoughts for you. The only thing I can say is God moves in mysterious ways, much of which we don't understand, but you are truly remarkable people and positive disciples of Christ. May God continue to bless you during these difficult times.
Warmest wishes
Dear Family of Shay Stallings,
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for the loss of your beloved son & nephew.Our hearts go out to all of you! We will continue to pray for the healing of your hearts!
Alexis, Abigail, Austin & Zachary Willis
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
Kelly,
ReplyDeleteI am so hurt for you and your family. I pray that somehow you can feel God's arms around you during this most difficult time. In the middle of your trials, you sent me an message today praying for my Dad. What an amazing woman you are. Shay was blessed to have you guys in his life and you were blessed to have him as well. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tammy Hodges
Danny & Chris,
ReplyDeleteI am so deeply sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for you and your family to help you through this tough time. I could not ever imagine what you both are going through, but I am here if you need anything whatever it may be and I love you guys.
Coni Wells
Our hearts are truly broke for you all. None of us here at Red Oak Oklahoma know you guys but we feel like we have come to know you these last few months. It is apparent through all the comments that you are a very special family and will have tons of support. May God bless each and every one of you. We will continue to pray for peace and comfort.
ReplyDeleteIn Christs Love
Becky Black
Aunt Christy and Uncle Danny,,
ReplyDeleteI Love you both so much! I know for a fact that Shay Boy is the strongest soldier on the battlefield that i have ever met! Shay is in a way better place. He is probably looking down on us right now and thanking everyone for everthing that they have done(: I am so proud of Shay. He had a HARD battle to fight! I will miss Shay so much! Keep believeing in God and he will guid you throughout the rest of your life. I promise. I will be here for you anytime you need me! I Love You!
~SavannahBrooke
Christy and Danny,
ReplyDeleteYou all will always have a special place in our hearts. We will miss Shay dearly, but know now he is in a peaceful place. Let us know if we can help in any to ease your pain.
We love the Stallings Family
Bokempers
Dear Danny & Christy,
ReplyDeleteI want you to know how loved and special your family is, the words would not come when you called and told me about Shay yesterday. The pain in my heart was just too intense.
I believe Shay displayed how special in this fight with this illness, his strength, courage and love that he displayed is just awesome.
Shay is an awesome kid and had an affect on everyone he met because of the love you have given him as parents and through his love for the Lord our savior.
I have always known the qualities of this family and we love you so much but in reading this blog everyday we can clearly see how right we were. there are hunreds out there who feel this way and love you so much.
I want to thank you so much Chris for keeping us updated on this blog. God Bless you!
God Bless you for allowing us to be a part of
your family.
We love you very much,
Mike & Linda
Stallings Family
ReplyDeleteWe want to say how sorry we are for your loss, Shay was one of the best kids I have known and the best friend my son has ever had, he will be missed by all. I just wanted to share something that happened last night, in the middle of everything going on at the hospital during our good-byes to shay we called our son Kyle so that he could tell his best friend good-bye. We hung up the phone and left the room to sit out side with the rest of the friends and family that were able to make it there. A few minutes later our phone rang and it was our son calling back he was just a mess and he wanted to talk to Danny so here in the middle of everything going on Danny took the phone and started to talk to my son trying to comfort him trying to help mend his broken heart letting him know that it was going to be ok, after a few minuts Danny passed the phone back and all I could think about during and after this was what a friend I have in Danny, you gave so much comfort to my son when we were suppose to be there for you. You are and always will be a friend to me.
Mark
Danny, Christy, Nicki & Zane ,
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys so much. I don't have any words to express the sorrow I have for your loss. We were all touched by Shay. He was one remarkable kid. We will truly miss him. I know you will have a tough road ahead of you, but hang in there . Your family and friends are here to help you. Just keep your faith in God and trust him. He will guide you throught this storm.
We Love You ,
Lloyd, Carol, Alyssa & Savannah
Dearest Stallings family,
ReplyDeleteI hope you know what a blessing you have given to so many people that have been in prayer for Shay thru his battle. We were not ready for Shay to be taken from us, but I do know that God feels our pain and will be there to give comfort.
With sincere sympathy
A student shared this very sad news with me about an hour ago. Our hearts are heavy ~ will keep you all in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteWith love & sympathy, Jenny
Aunt Christy and Uncle Danny-
ReplyDeleteI love all of you so much. It hurts me so bad to see my cousin porbably the cousin that I was closet to go to see Jesus last. Last night I cried until my eyes were so dry I couldn't cry any more. I know though that everything has a purpose in life. No one may know what that purpose is right now. I also know that Shay can't suffer any more, he will have nomore pain or sarrow. He will be in the best place for any one to be, Heaven. We bill be the ones mourning his lose but the Angels and Shay will be rejoicing in Heaven that Shay is with them.When we die and see him agian he will greet us open armed at the gates of Heaven. Even though he is not with us now he will always be in our hearts. I will never ever forget Shay. He was like my brother that I never had. He is always gonna be lookimg down from Heaven watching us. Agian I love you guys so much.
~Haley~
P.S. Keep your chinny chin up. Look for ways to be thankful.... like he is in God's presence and with God right now. I love you for the third time. <3 <3 <3
Our condolences to the family and extended family. May God give you comfort and peace to know that he is rejoicing in heaven with the angels.
ReplyDeleteSally Jo and Jeff May
Phoenix, AZ
Dear Chris and Family, Your beautiful son is now standing with his Lord and is no longer in pain as he stands with a completely healthy mind and body.
ReplyDeleteYour loss is felt by all of us and I can't begin to tell you how much we have all prayed for you and Shay.
We may not know God's purpose for taking Shay so early but there is a purpose. Live for the day the you will all be reunited.
My love goes out to all of you in this difficult time.
Linda Everhart