My nephew, Shannon Moore is an educator, through and through. He has a bachelor’s degree in education (he was a math teacher for quite a while), a master’s degree in physical education, and a master’s degree in education administration, which would be the level of a school principal. He is the assistant coach for the Wyoming Cowboys football team. He is also their tight ends coach and helps with special teams too. My sister, Allyn Hadlock, Shannon’s mother-in-law, tells me, “Shannon has really worked hard with his team, and the Lord has blessed him greatly!! He has always been a mentor for youth and a living example of God’s goodness. Now, he is helping in the children’s room at their church, teaching, leading, and mentoring those kids to make a difference!! Shannon has always had a ministry with children, youth, and college kids, and I believe the Lord will continue to use him to help kids follow a Godly example. He speaks at Fellowship of Christian Athletes dinners and is always willing to be used by the Lord!!”

Shannon’s wife, Lindsay Moore always gets so excited about Shannon’s birthday and about having a chance to tell people about her husband! She loves that she and their daughter, Mackenzie get to celebrate “the guy who always takes care of us and everyone else!! Shannon and Mackenzie have such a special bond. He’s always ready to give her quality time. They play, he teaches her things, they just love each other very much!! She has Daddy wrapped around her finger in the best way. When she is learning a new skill, he is so patient (a true coach) and spends time to help her learn – whether it’s flips on the trampoline, riding a new bike, mini golfing, paddle boarding, math – he just knows how to teach.” Those are such great things to have said about you. Shannon truly has a heart of gold.

Because Shannon is a coach, they family has lots of family time during the summer months. They usually take several vacations. This year was a little bit extra special, because they got to come to Casper for Lindsay’s sister Kellie Hadlock’s marriage to Time Thompson. It was a special time with the girls participating in the wedding. They also had great vacations to Chadron State Park, the Big Horns Mountains, Fremont Lake, and Alpine. Shannon is always up for an adventure…a hike, a bath in a creek or lake, a four-wheeler ride, paddle boarding, etc. Lindsay says, “I’m so blessed because Shannon is a wonderful, kind, loving husband. He really personifies 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. I always tell people that the person they see out in public is even better at home. And he’s real handsome too!!” Today is Shannon’s birthday. Happy birthday Shannon!! Have a great day!! We love you!!