The following   was   expressed in an e-mail to Shannon on her birthday :

Hi Shannon

Your smile captivates us .

Your ready action-packed moments delights us

Your   laughter and fun mean so much to us

Maya , Kieran & Priya add so much life to us

Happy Birthday to the best daughter-in-law anyone could have.

We are blessed to have you in our family.

Wishing many more years full of love and happiness !!!

Ba and Bapuji