To Daniel on your Birthday...

Today you are 27 years old and still, very much, full of life. You have experienced things I can only imagine (like losing your home AND your job to the SAME tornado.) With a crazy sense of humor and unimaginable life experiences, you always manage to make me laugh - even when you make me angry. You dream very big and have an imagination that most would envy. Your heart is of gold and you truly want to help others in any way possible. I have seen you struggle through life and the everyday....and yet, your will and determination is still thriving. I pray, wish and hope you all the best now and always. You are my brother and I love you. Happy Birthday Daniel! Have a great 27th year and remember to always do the following: (just some sisterly advice)

1. Pray without ceasing
2. Call your parents...regularly
3. Study hard and finish school
4. Eat your fruits and veggies
5. Don't ever forget how far you have come and how far you will go

Love,
Your Sister

Comments

Anonymous said…
thank you catie...... wow!!! i had no idea you thought this way of me. it meant alot to read such things on your blog. take care and by the way, i might be visiting you very soon, no seriously....... all your dreams may come true this weekend =)
lotsa love from,
*paniel
9:13 AM
Anonymous said…
oaky, that was one of the sweetest notes from sister to brother that I have ever seen.....and Daniel....you look awesome and I love the tattoo.....I have one of my own and plan to get another one...just have to decide where it is going.....I hope to see both of you in the very near future....I am interested in your lives and what is going on in them.
Catie, I am almost embarrassed to write anything on here because my writing is so elementary and yours is so very good!!!!!!! But I will keep on reading yours and writing some too.
Have a great weekend....
aunt missy
8:50 PM
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