We just got off the phone with Daniel. We were able to talk to him, tell him of our love and support of him, and we had the joy of hearing his voice! We passed on the love of all his family, friends, and Marine buddies.
He was able to talk enough so we could clearly hear his alertness and we could even hear him tell the nurse that he was fine and didn't want the oxygen mask put back on. He said he was hanging in there. He sent his love all his family. He asked about his marine buddies. And he even gave us a "meh" - a very true Daniel-ism.
It was a short call, and we had to do most of the talking, but he heard us and he was able to alertly respond. We are so very thankful for ever little thing and hearing his voice was pure joy.
Thank you Lord God.
- a very relieved Father
He was able to talk enough so we could clearly hear his alertness and we could even hear him tell the nurse that he was fine and didn't want the oxygen mask put back on. He said he was hanging in there. He sent his love all his family. He asked about his marine buddies. And he even gave us a "meh" - a very true Daniel-ism.
It was a short call, and we had to do most of the talking, but he heard us and he was able to alertly respond. We are so very thankful for ever little thing and hearing his voice was pure joy.
Thank you Lord God.
- a very relieved Father
What a blessing to hear his voice! I can hear his "daniel-isms" all the way in Arkansas!! Matthew has been very concerned about Daniel's progress. I showed him the picture of Daniel and he said, "He looks so cool. I can't wait to talk to a real soldier, a real hero". We are in constant prayer for all of you.
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treese
Praise God for the little things
ReplyDeleteA voice, a word, a smile
A finger and a thumb
And big things too
A life, a son.
Cindy, thank you. That is beautiful. I have read it over and over and keep coming back to it. It is encouraging, sad, touching, and so much more. Thank you and Ludvik for being true friends of ours, and faithful godparents of Daniel!
ReplyDeleteDaniel is in our prayers. And for those who cannot see him, he is in our thoughts and our hearts. I keep thinking of little Daniel playing the piano at a wedding when he was less than two years old. He has grown to be such a brave young man. Bless him always, and especially on this journey ahead of him. He is not alone. Love.
ReplyDeleteOur loving, caring and fervent prayers are with Daniel and all of the Riley family. With Chris in southern Afghanistan, we can only imagine that horrific phone call and the waiting, waiting, waiting! Our hearts hurt for you but we trust that God will make something good out of this situation. Take care! Leslie and David Barth
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