Love Will Find A Way

Love conquers all. While many of us have heard this saying, Harris and Doris Shinn have lived its truth. The Shinn’s story proves that love CAN conquer all, even a broken heart.

Harris and Doris Shinn, both residents of Morningside Ministries at The Meadows, met in passing before the loss of their respected spouses but never struck up an acquaintance. However, after their spouses passing, Doris and Harris ran into each other once again. This time they had something in common. They realized they found a mutual source of comfort in the understanding of each other’s pain and sorrow and soon began to spend more time in each other’s company over breakfast each morning in the dining room.

As time passed, Harris and Doris realized that not only did they support one another, but that they truly enjoyed each other’s company. They added lunch and social events to their daily schedule together. A big relationship changing moment came when Doris invited Harris to attend the Trinity Baptist Church with her. Doris had been a member of the church for a number of years and regularly attended their services. Harris found he was graciously welcomed by all and later joined the congregation.

When Doris went on a sixteen-day trip to Thailand with her family, Harris kept in contact with her son-in-law via email. Since Doris did not have an email account, this was Harris’ way to keep in touch and follow her adventures. Although Doris’ son-in-law wrote back and forth about the different things that Thailand had to offer, to this very day Doris has never read Harris’ emails.

In February 2010 Doris professed her affections and intentions to Harris with a Valentine’s Day card. Months later, Harris sent back the same Valentine’s card stating: “You have a standing invitation to be my wife.” They were married August 28, 2010.

Sometimes the biggest surprise in your life is finding that the very person whose shoulder you have leaned on can spark a light in your heart. Life and love will find a way even in what seems to be the darkest moments in your life. Let Harris and Doris Shinn be an example of a life with hope and love.