There are so many memories that keep playing in my mind. Even now, two months after he left here to go home it seems unreal. I miss him. I miss knowing that I will not see him, here. I remember when he was a baby, and I would hold him on my lap and put a crayon in his hand... and we would all color. Then when he was about two... I put some gel in his hair, to try and spike it and he got mad.. and ran into the bathroom, grabbed a bath towel and tried to wipe it out of his hair. I couldnt help but smile at how determined hew as that he did not want that "stuff" in his hair. Only a few years later he would use more than enough. :) Picnics of McDonalds in the backyard, walking to preschool at the High School...from swimming and backyard/family bbqs to camping at the Kern.. Christmas at Grandma's and Saturdays watching Ninja Turtles. From driving to In N Out to Jack in the Box and Carls Jr. to driving around the coast of Southern California... he is in each memory. He was always there with a smile and was always willing to help. To see this young man grow up.. so full of life and love. To know that his heart was good. To know that his faith in Jesus secured him a place in heaven. To know that I will see him again, when I go home to the Lord.. that is comforting me. Daniel, I miss you so much. I wish I could give you a big hug right now.... please save one for me when I arrive and I will save one for you. I love you little Daniel. I love you.