September 8, 2004

  • I miss my family.

    I called home and Megan came on the phone and said in her little 4 year old voice, "Daniel?"
    "Yes," I answered.
    "I was looking for you in your room but you weren't there," she said.
    I'm thinking to myself 'please don't this, I'll cry!'
    She continues, "I forgot you went to college," all while giggling at her own forgetfullness.
    "I'm sorry I wasn't there," I answered, all choked up, "I miss you."

    Jonathan had a rough visit with his grandma. Our family is upset with what happened, and really needs your prayers. Strong prayers. This cannot continue, but legal action is so slow. I'd love to tell you more if you ask, but I am not comfortable talking about it on a public xanga setting.

    Edit:
    I hate watching the news now. It makes me so sad.

    Pray for the victims of terrorism in Russia. What happened in Beslan was sick beyond belief. Just sick. I have to stop thinking about that horrid event and Jonathan's situation before I throw up- there is just so much sickness in the world.

    Edit again: That was too depressing of a note to end on. There is also a lot of good in the world. Like that picture of my family above. Family is good. It still survives. I am going to go rejoice in the family and other happy things so I can have good dreams tonight.

Comments (5)

  • I called home the other night and my little sister and I always used to sing this song together before she went to bed ... I couldn't even make it through, I was like, "Sydney, you finish the rest, okay?"  And I hope everything works out with your family ... oh, do I remember those legal battles and months of not knowing from when we adopted my youngest brother and sister three years ago.  It was so disheartening but at the same time made our family so much stronger ... let me know if there's anything I can do to help.  When I stop to think about the evil in the world, it just makes me all the more grateful that we have hope through the Atonement.  But it's still hard to see, when I feel so helpless and selfish because while some people struggle so intensely for mere survival, my biggest struggle is finishing my homework and making sure I still have time to be social ... anyways ... I hope you have a better day!

  • dude, that was seriously one of the most touching posts i've ever read in my entire blogging experience, i can tell from the pictures that your family is an awesome one, i'll deffinatly be praying for your little brother and everything, it was awesome to see you at tunnel singing! anyway, have a great day.

    --mark

  • i know you probably think this is random..and this probably is..:-p but i just want to let you know that you'll be in our prayers.

    cheers!

  • and oh ya..i'd love to hear what happened.

  • your family will be in my prayers

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