Thanksgiving Daryn Renee' Worpel

Daryn,

I am thankful for the 10 years 5 month 4 days that you were a part of my life. Although you are not physically here, you will still always be an important part of my life. I would do anything to have you be here with us, but will wait patiently for the moment I get to see your beautiful face again! On holidays especially, we face the fact that our family is not whole. Yes , we are broken, but we still have thanks to give and will do so as we patiently await our Savior.

God, please be with Joe and Kim, Colin and Jolee today and every day give them what they need to get through.

Daryn Worpel

Daryn, I am thinking about you a lot today! I wanted to share a bible verse that was your favorite with everyone.

Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct; imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:7

I may not have found that verse on my own, so thank you Daryn for showing me. I can look at my grandparents and parents as those that led me and spoke the word of God to me. I have some people in my life that I can look up to and imitate. I can also use this verse as reason to be a good role model to my children, and all children I come in contact with (which seems to be a whole lot of them, lately). I want to show my children how much God loves them and that the things that are truly important in life are NOT earthly possessions (a great lesson for this time of year, especially). Most of all I want to live a life that is worthy of imitating. This is probably the most difficult thing, because we all have "those days" but the beauty of it is that as the song says, "I'll Take You Back, Always". He will always take us back, no matter who we are or what we have done. Thank you God for your Forgiveness.

I would like to send a special prayer to Daryn and her family, that her family may be filled with the Hope needed to live this life fully until the moment they are face to face with Jesus, and with Daryn by their side.......... and for all of You struggling with Your Faith that you all may surrender to God and live your lives according to His word. AMEN