Danny's Days

As my Mother ages, the changes in her health are becoming more and more scary. Watching her mental breakdowns is one of the hardest things I've ever had to see.
My Mom has always been one of the strongest people I have ever known. Raising 9 children is not an easy thing. Even with some mistakes, all of her children love her with all their heart.
I can only see this as her eventual transition from this life to the Eternities. Through this, I can only pray that she won't experience too much pain or discomfort.
I know at the end of this transition, she will return to her true home full of happiness.

What do you say to someone so amazing? "I Love You" almost doesn't seem like enough. My wife Audrey is an incredibly strong woman. She is a wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter. She is always there for anyone she knows. If a friend is in trouble, she runs to help. Her first thoughts are always for others.

Now that she is undertaking a new challenge, she needs others to be there for her. Please give her the support she needs. Love her. Pray for her. Give her a shoulder to cry on.
I know she can accomplish anything she wants. Her faith in her Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ will never falter.

I love her more than I can ever express with words. She knows.

As my children grow, I am awed. It is amazing to see the changes they go through. I love watching their personalities develop. Kara is so full of unconditional love. Sure, she does the normal annoying 2 year old things, but she is always quick to say "Me sorry Daddy". She loves to "read" books and have books read to her. My girl is very good at making messes. She likes to put her toys or any other items into organized lines according to categories. I know she will follow in her mother's footsteps. Someday she will share all the love in her heart with her own children.
Christopher is just 7 months old now and he is already growing into a miniature man. He and I enjoy having "grunting sessions". I'll let out some manly grunts and growls and he follows suite. It's just the best way for two guys to bond. I hope I can do the right things to help him grow into a better man than I. Having a son is the most amazing thing. I see in him all the things I once was. I think of his potential and hope he takes advantage of the opportunities I didn't. I know someday he will be a great man.
These things will happen mostly because of the mother they have been blessed with.

As I saw the front page of the newspaper today, I was saddened to see another act of evil. The deadly shooting at Trolley Square is yet another illustration that we live in an unsafe world.
So, what do we do?
We hold our families closer. We remember what is important in life. We thank God everyday for the blessings we have. We keep His commandments.
Living the gospel to the best of our abilities must be ever present in our minds. We are not necessarily kept immune to the dangers present in this life. If a trudged is to befall you, it is important to keep an eternal perspective. None of us is perfect by any means. Doing everything in our power to strive toward that ideal is what will keep us safe in an eternal sense.
Keep doing what is right. Should something happen to end your physical existence, your place in the eternities is safe.
Remember always the Lord's commandment "Love One Another".

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