I think that before my niece, Daryn, was killed in a car accident last September I had no idea the pain and agony that families go through. Until something like this became personal; then and only then did I begin to realize how difficult losing a family member is. Mostly, I think about Joe and Kim and Colin and Jolee. They have to live with the loss on a day to day basis, every day they have to face what would be any parent's worst nightmare. I thank God that they still have their FAITH. Jesus Christ was Daryn's Saviour! I hope and pray that through this that many people are brought closer to God and able to live their lives with purpose. I believe many people will........ but we are all still human and still make mistakes........ so just to know that God is there and loves us and forgives us, is an amazing thing! I don't believe that Daryn's death happened for any particular reason, but we can choose to work on making positive changes in our own lives and to do some really great things in remembrance of her beautiful life.
We all need to be more loving toward one another and more forgiving as well. I feel like Love is one thing, but to actually reach out and show your love is a whole different thing. It is easy to hide behind a computer screen and email people (I am guilty here), but to actually call someone or stop over to visit, or send an actual card in the mail, or lean in for that little hug, like Daryn always did....... means so much more.
A few businesses and people to thank:
Stone Plastics
Great Lakes Label
Tequila Willies
Bud and Stanleys
J. Biermacher
Nature's Envy
Dr. Al LaFleur
Smith-Owen Sewing
Schwallier Tree and Landscaping Service
GripTrac
Raymer
Hansen Collision
VanKempen Electric
Donna's Catering
Spoelman's
These are a few of the many we want to thank. These businesses lent their support through buying "ad" space on the back of the t-shirts for the event, VK electric paid for the hall, Donna's Catering is donating their labor and working on a discounted dinner price. There are so many more people to thank, and I will try to get to everyone, including those that have donated services or items to be raffled off on the day of the benefit.
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i want to give one big thanks to all the sponsers that made that day possible. i want to give another big thanks to the parents, and family of daryn's for raising her the way you did. she is a blessing. she always will be. i will help keep her memory alive. i am going to a kenny chesney concert
cause of the songs that remind me of daryn. xoxoxo -Acorn-
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