Shanann's early years, buying her first home, meeting Chris & their wedding, in her own words

This video is of Shanann's early years before she became a mom. It starts with pictures of her as a young adult, with pictures of her between ages 18-25. Then at 25 she built her own house in North Carolina all by herself. She worked her tail off to do this and she was so proud. I added several pictures of Shanann's first home and what it looked like inside. Shanann in her own words tells you all about her home and how she built it. Next, she met Chris in 2010. Chris eventually came to live at Shanann's big house and Shanann met the Watts family in that home. Cindy did not like her because she did not understand why she had such a big house and how she afforded it. Shanann worked hard for everything she has. Chris asked Shanann to marry him in 2011 and they married in 2012. Shanann tells you her story of how she met Chris and married him. The last 45-60 seconds is Shanann posting on Facebook, over the years, about how much she loves Chris and how thankful she is for have him. It was obvious she was a loving wife and she deserved so much more! Stay tuned at the very end for some beautiful words said by Sandy Rzucek at Chris Watts sentencing.

CHAPTERS OF THE VIDEO:
Shanann's early years 0:00-1:46
Shanann's first house 1:46-2:39
Shanann meets Chris 2:40-3:43
Engagement to Chris 3:45-4:50
Chris & Shanann's wedding 4:51-7:16
Shanann doting on Chris via fb posts 7:17-8:30

🦋In loving memory 🦋
🦋Shanann Cathryn Rzucek 1984-2018
🦋Bella Marie 2013-2018
🦋Celeste Cathryn 2015-2018
🦋Nico Lee 2018

✨💫 This is a memorial channel dedicated to Shanann, Bella, CeCe and Nico Watts. The world got a little darker on August 13, 2018 when these four beautiful souls were taken from us. I named this channel Shining Light because I am determined to let Shanann's light keep shining thru all the sadness and darkness of this case. Shanann, Bella, CeCe and Nico's light shines brighter then Chris's darkness does. I edit these videos in my free time and I am always trying to find new videos and pictures. I try to be creative and tell her story in different ways and by adding my own touches. When I started this channel I had no idea how many would come. I just wanted a troll free place to upload videos.

To all the wonderful people who watch these videos and comment nice things, thank you. 🤗 I will do my best to keep this channel troll free and full of love for Shanann and her sweet babies. 💕 Shanann was so positive, loving and fun and by sharing and editing these videos with you, we are keeping her memory alive and spreading her positivity. 💜 She is still helping people. Also, if you see someone hating on Shanann or causing problems please @ me and I will block them. Thanks.

To the trolls:
If you have a problem with my videos or if you dislike my channel please excuse yourself and keep scrolling. I will not tolerate any nasty comments about Shanann, Thrive or her parenting. She was an amazing person and the most loving and caring mother to her girls. She did not abuse them or mistreat them! I will also not tolerate people slamming her for her being in debt. Most people are in debt, it’s called life! If your comment is in any way rude to Shanann, or the girls or my channel I will report, block and delete your comment.

Also, it’s worth mentioning that this channel is not for the Rzucek’s. Although I do respect them greatly and I pray for them all the time. These videos would be hard for them to watch and I do not make them geared towards them. I make these for all the strangers around the world who feel close to Shanann or wish they would have known her.

Ways to Support/Reach Out:

To support Shanann's family head to their YouTube channels and scroll though their community tab. They sometimes list a Lupus run in memory of Shanann and donations are always welcome. They also list other ways to support them in their fight to stop internet trolls from harassing them.

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[shininglight]

Shanann’s early years were everything. 💕 If only she never met Chris. 😞 She deserved so much better. The video contains a few choice emoji’s over Chris’s face too. I couldn’t resist. Also, if you want to see exactly what’s in this video and the timestamps read the description.

[mitzimitzi]

Her first house was gorgeous! I wish she had ignored that fb request. Imagine where she'd be in life if she had.

[kristyanderson]

I feel so sad when she says he’s the best thing that ever happened to her. Because, it turns out that he was actually the absolute worse thing to happen to her. 😢

[miss_lorena]

Years later, it is beyond heartbreaking to hear the loving words Shanann said about the man who would later take her and her children's lives.
What a shame😢

[domesticdelores]

I cannot even fathom the pain her family feels from losing her and her children. I know being a grandmother you find a love you never knew existed and I can’t imagine having all that ripped away all at once and in such a horrible way.

[theresajohnson]

Shan’ann looks just like her father, but has her mothers beautiful smile. It’s just unimaginable to think that she is gone and them babies as well. For what, why? Rest in peace sweet Shan’ann, Bella, CC, and Nico the World loves you all💗💙😇💜 🙏

[lukedrake]

Would have loved to have Shanann as my wife. Would have treated her like a queen.

[laurielaurie]

Shanann was so beautiful! I can't even imagine why he wanted to leave her for that other mess. Men never seem to be satisfied. You can be the best wife ever and do everything you think is right and they will still cheat and run off. Shanann was a sweet, kind, smart, beautiful, human being. Those children were beautiful too. At least they can't be tormented or abused by him anymore. God bless them <3

[joannastratford]

It is scary to me that the people we think we know and believe are there for us can really become our worst enemy out of nowhere. This also shows that it can happen to anyone and that it is terrifying. Who can we really trust? Shanann and her children were blindsided. If only she knew beforehand. The part where Chris stated he turned on Shanann, because she stated, "You'll never see the kids again, " is a flat out lie. He didn't care about seeing any of them again, that's the point of him cheating and being detached from the girls. You can see it in the videos. He didn't care about any of them. He just wanted the money for himself and his mistress.

Thank you for sharing this. Shanann always motivates me to be better and try harder and shows that I can have anything and do anything, but it is up to me to believe in myself and never give up. The encouragement really has helped me through a lot and I know it has also helped many others.

[tanyal.]

Absolutely stunning woman and was treated as if she wasn't enough when she was that and more. She was a great worker, mother and wife. He was too weak for her. Rest in Heaven Shanann, Bella, Cece and Nico.

[Try]

Pure evil bastard. It shouldn't have happened period. She's my hero she achieved so much on her own. It breaks my heart knowing what he did to her and her adorable kids. They should be playing with each other and shanann should be thriving. May the rest in peace. Fly high above the sky like the angels you all are. We love and miss you so much.💜❤️❤️❤️

[corpusdelectable]

Every time I see her videos I just can't look away from that smile. She was so, so beautiful. She was utterly breathtaking at her wedding, glowing and full of life and love. But that smile gets me every time--it just lights up the room. I wish I could have known her. God bless her, Bella, CeCe and Nico. I have a feeling that up in Heaven, she's still got that smile shining bright.

[andreamarin]

Imagine - her poor dad - having to live with the fact that he gave his daughter in marriage to what turned out to be a murdering monster. Chris looks horrible in his wedding suit. He disgusts me. He was always a sniveling wimp. Sha’nann saw his through rose colored glasses because he was so nice to her when she was sick. His family knew what he was. Too bad she didn’t “listen” to them through their actions prior to the wedding. She was an absolutely gorgeous woman.

[victoriagraham]

She is beautiful. Regarding his parents, how can you not attend your son's wedding? Something for sure wrong with that family. It was proved years later.

[BassGirlSusan]

Lives destroyed, for her family left behind their lives will never be the same. We can say 'if only' but sadly it's too late for that. My biggest 'if only' was if Shanann saw the real CW and stayed with her babies at the safety of her parent's place, safe there where he can't hurt them :(

[susansgalaxy]

I think of her and her family all the time 🙏🙏

[andreawatkins]

May she rest in peace.
She is a beautiful woman, and mother!

[beachgirl]

I just cringe every time I hear her say "He's the BEST thing that's ever happened to Shanann, if only we could somehow go back in time and tell you through these videos that he's evil and to take your babies and run away from him as fast as you can!!💔😓

[I.pray.to.George.Carlin]

Awww thanks for uploading this! I'm glad you keep this amazing soul alive. Never will we forget you Sha'nann ❤️

[AmyDCools]

Such a beautiful soul. CW can rot. Life is so unfair.