Merry Christmas!
I share a few insights into a fantastic family, The Meldrum’s.
I know a beautiful soul named Shawna Meldrum Blaney. Her husband is Jake who helps Rod with his business a lot. Shawna is Rod and Tonya Meldrum’s beautiful daughter. She has been an inspiration in my life for many years. Since her two traumatic injuries, she has been up and down physically, mostly down. But she is always UP when it comes to Spirit, Drive, Love, and Tenacity. Her faith and courage continue to inspire me.
I wanted during this Christmas season to let you know about a hobby she has that has benefited many people including my own grand kids. Take a look at her products as much of the money goes to charity and gives her a small amount of spending money.
I include in this short article my love and respect for Rod Meldrum who many of you already know. He is a wonderful Man of God and his family is a huge part of it. Here I share a picture of the Lady’s of Meldrum. He has two wonderful boys as well named Devin, who passed away several years ago, and Logan with his wife Sarah and they both live in Logan. They have a few cute dogs as well.
Rod’s wife Tonya is the love of his life. She keeps the business organized and supports Rod in so many areas. Daughter Cassie Meldrum Grover is a fun, talented and very cool mom of Matthew who is Rod’s only grandchild. Ashton Grover is Cassie’s amazing husband.
How Pegacorn Plush came to be:
by Shawna Blaney
Five years ago I had three different traumatic brain injuries all compounded in a short amount of time. These head traumas left severe neurological, physiological, autonomic, physical, mental and emotional damage. In short I completely lost control of the right side of my body, most especially the use of my right arm and hand.
Though I endured Devastating loss, insurmountable obstacles, constant heart break and felt completely Shattered.. God never left my side. His miracles and tender mercies were all around me. And I learned to trust him in ways I had never imagined.
After an agonizing journey, thousands of prayers and the power of God, my right arm and hand have been restored to me. And my health is improving in miraculous ways. It is truly God who has healed me thus far.
With the lack of use over the years, the muscles in my arm and hand atrophied; leaving them very weak and unusable. We have found that sewing horses is bringing back the dexterity and functionality in my shoulder, arm and hand. Having loved creating and being artistic by nature it was a thrill to be able to make something beautiful again. And it’s brought me great joy to see the joy these ponies bring others!
What started off as gifts to friends and family members, became a large scale donation of ponies to Primary Children’s Hospital and to Operation Underground Railroad. Then through other’s desires to buy their children ponies as well, it has become a small scale business!
I know God lives. He loves each and every person so deeply. I know he hears and answers every prayer, the ones said and the ones unsaid. Miracles are real, they happen every day, in the most unimaginable ways. Priesthood power is restored to earth and I know by his hands we can have peace even in the midst of terrible affliction.
I hope my story might strengthen you in your loss- your trials. Don’t give up. We testify that no matter what happens or doesn’t happen in our lives- God is right there beside us. The darkest nights produce the brightest stars.. if this night is dark for you.. hold on…. Help will come. Sometimes it’s in the darkness where we learn who we truly are.. and who God truly is. Miracles come by pure unwavering faith- a faith that dispels ALL doubt and fear.. until you simply know, trust and believe 100% that God will provide the miracle you seek.
God is with you. He will not fail you.
Sincerely, Shawna Blaney
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ETSY Pegacorn Plush
