| Location | Minneapolis, Mn |
| Age | 8 years |
| Cause of Death | Genetic Condition |
| Date of Birth | 11/06/2001 |
| Date of Death | 21/09/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,727 since 28/09/2009 |
| Creator |
Nathan's twin brother,Nick is still fighting for his life, you can help the family with his battle
against ALD by visiting: www.giveforward.org/Nicholas
A Child Loaned
"I'll lend him to you, for a little time,
This dear child of mine." the Lord said.
"For you to love him while he lives,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years
Or twenty-two or three.
But will you, till I call him back
Take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you
And should his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay
Since all from Earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn.
I've looked this wide world over
In my search for teacher's true,
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I call him back,
or cry: it's too much pain?"
I took his words to heart and quickly replied,
"Dear Lord, Thy will be done,
For all the joy this child shall bring,
For the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief,
And try to understand.
To my sweet baby boy
Nathan, mommy misses you very much. Life has been really hard without you here, I think about you all the time, and how I wish I could hold you again or see your beautiful smile. But when I close my eyes I see you again. Your brothers nicky and ryan miss you so much too. I know nicky thinks about you all the time too. He has that bear you got in the hospital and he calls it nate bear, and it goes everywhere with him, he eats with it, sleeps with it, talks with it, he even showers with it. He loves that bear as if it was you. I think it is his only way to help him get thru every day without you. He and I cry every day, but every night before we go to sleep we talk about how we miss you, and all the fun things we all did together. Sometimes we laugh because you were such a funny guy, like when you used to play with my pony tail in my hair, and talk to it, you called it my wel, wels, so now nicky does it for you, becasue he nows how it used to make me smile. I did get to go back home a week ago, and it was really hard to see our home with out all of this there, even though I feel you in my our heart every day, with out you I don't know what to call home. We all have been living such a different life for along time now, hopefully I will find home again. Nick will get to go back home next month hopefully before christmas, which is going to be really hard to do for him. He misses playing with you, and it will be real hard for him to wake up on christmas morning without you. But we all be there for him, to help him thru. I know that is what you would want. After all you are just on a extended vacation without all of us, until we can be united again. You will be the angel on our christmas tree this year and every year there after, we love you so much nathan, you are our precious angel on earth and in heaven. Hugs and kisses, mommy xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
hey baby been thinkin about you alot today just like everyday but today i swear you were talking to me things you used to say just kept poppin into my head i had a bag of skittles an i know you loved them an they way you would say i want skittles was just the cutest an how you would say oh that'd be good! nicky mommy an ryan went to mall of america today an nicky used your money that you got while you were in the hospital an bought ryan a build a bear because he thought that would of been something you would like an i talked to daddy today an he's missing you alot an he's very lonely at home all by himself. mommy gets to go gome soon for a few days to get a break an go back to the house make sure shes okay because i know its gonna be very very hard for her to be in your room for the first time since you left us i love you hunny im gonna go up an go to bed good night baby! xoxo
Dear Shaffer family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are an amazing family!! Everyday since we met you I say a prayer for you and wonder where you get your amazing strength. Few people have the strength that you do. Nathan was extremely lucky to have such a loving and caring family and oh so devoted to the health and healing of your children. Not only Mom and Dad, but an absolutely phenomenal extended family. I will always remember Nathan as being so full of life and charisma. We feel blessed to have met Nathan's family...we have all gained strength from your strength. Know that Nathan and the rest of the family remain in our prayers. Thank you for touching our lives if only for a brief moment at the Ronald McDonald House.
Jon, Amy, Lauren, Marli, and Pierce Casavant
Rugby, ND
Hey Nathan. We will always remember when you and Sean sould sneak away from your moms and wind up in my and Dominic's room at the RMH. I will always remember when you would play with Dominic's action figures in front of him and you would tell Dominic; "Dominic can you talk? can you say something, you have to talk again because I can't always do the voices for your guy all the time." I remember that and everytime Dominic says a small word now or mumbles a word, I can see you smiling. I know you are his angel too.
My friend Nathan
Nathan, I am so sad you are not here anymore and I really missed playing and exploring the Ronny house with you when i was there last week.
You will always be my friend forever
Love from Sean Suppan
Nathan,
You were a special little guy, with a very bright spirit. I'll never forget the Sponge Bob story you wrote with me over the summer. Your expressions and commitment to your story said it all and I'm glad to have spent that moment with you. I know you'll be looking down on your brother and giving him your strength. The world is a lesser place without you but heaven is a better place with you! Keep smiling from above.
Greg, Kim, Talia and Isaac Crawley
Angels Smile - Unknown Author
I’m here to make you smile,
When you feel a little blue.
Just look into my eyes,
And I’ll smile right back at you.
Or when you’re feeling lonely,
And no one seems to care,
Remember Angels do,
And we are everywhere.
If you are scared, and don’t feel safe,
And don’t know what to do,
Talk to me,
And I will see you through.
Now find that special place for me,
Deep inside your heart.
And I will be there for you,
No matter how far apart.
With Love From Your Angel Nathan XX
from Nana
My sweet Nathan, whatever I am doing or wherever i am I see you.I see you at home sitting at the dining room table eating. I see you riding your big wheels in the cul de sac at your home.I will always see you Nathan,and I will always love and remember everything about you. Especially all of your hugs and kisses. Love nana
MY TOMORROW
Nathan: I never had the pleasure of meeting you but my husband and I had the pleasure of meeting your father when he delivered water to our apartment as he shared his story - we were so touched. Robbie spoke so highly of his family and your mommy who he missed so much when being away from her. I wrote this poem for you titled "My Tomorrow" as I know you are now forever happy and out of pain. I can't wait til the day I meet you in the heavens!
MY TOMORROW - "NATHAN SHAFFER"
I no longer battle this disease from the wicked
I no longer struggle with sickness I am not frigid
I no longer cry from the pain that journeyed through my small bones. I no longer feel weak or faint from the medications within my body flowed. I no longer fear death as I have passed the point of no return
I stand tall above the clouds now and my earthly meeting has been adjourned. I am a small child turned over to the hands of God. In Heaven now – I wait for my family in awe - Don’t cry no tears of sorrow – be happy for me - For I am living my tomorrow.
God Bless You
MRS.JACKSON
Melissa Jackson
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