Daniel's Lesson
My big brother, my Dan-Dan (Daniel) passed away October 19th at the age of 29. My family feels like the ground has been taken out from underneath us; we have floated through this past week like zombies. It hurts so bad right now - it is an ache none of us have ever experience before. However, we have amazing memories and photos of precious Daniel...he was an inspiration to anyone who took the time to know him before his death, and countless (even more I suspect) people after. The general census of people is, why did I not get to know him better? This is a lesson we need to learn from Daniel. Daniel lived a life of pain...in and out of hospitals from the day he was born. However, Daniel never, EVER complained; he always smiled. He didn't complain when doctors, promising they had the power and knowledge, broke both of his legs at the age of 5, the first of many failed attempts to straighten them. He didn't complain that he didn't have the same chance as other boys, and my parents gave him every chance within their capabilities and more. Now we are all trying to come to terms with that fact and the knowledge we have that God is now giving him all those other chances that we couldn't...His story, his attitude, and his life in general is a grand lesson to be learned by all...a lesson his little sister has been trying to learn all of my life. I encourage you to "Dare to be a Daniel" and live life to its fullest with a smile on your face.Thank you for your thoughts and prayers
posted by Emily McIllwain @ 4:14 PM
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Daniel was blessed to have sisters who had such love for him in their hearts. Just read what you wrote and that is so loving. You know I have never met you girls and have been friends with your Mother for 50 years! I know that when I do meet you I will see the same love in your eyes that I saw in Daniels. That kind of love is contagious! love ya, Dora
Daniel is and always will be an inspiration to all of us and it warms my heart to see this beautiful memorial you have created for him. It is perfect. Don't underestimate your influence on others... You have encouraged me so much in the way that you are walking through each day of this experience. Keep Isaiah 26:3 close to your heart..."You will keep in perfect peace, him whose minds are steadfast, because he trusts in you." He will deliver that perfect peace when it can't be found anywhere else!!! I love you & am always here for you! Crystal
Every time I think back to my junior high days I picture Daniel and I smile.
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