I have started and stopped this update several times because I honestly don’t know what to say and nothing I could say would be adequate. It is with sadness and regret that I have to announce that Shannon has passed away. We will post something more at a later date but right now we are all still reeling and grieving. We ask that you please respect Rachel and her daughter’s privacy at this time as well as the rest of Shannon’s family and friends. Thank you for understanding and being such a wonderful and supportive community.

You can visit Shannon’s personal blog here.