Merry Christmas Daryn Renee'

Merry Christmas, Daryn!
I have thought about you so much the last few weeks. Caden has been thinking about you too.
He dragged a girl that was at our house over to a picture and pointed to Daryn and said, "that is you...". I was kind of wondering why he was hanging on this girl, then I realized why.
I am happy that Daryn is on Caden's mind and that he is thinking about her! The next day Caden found a Finding Nemo game for Kaila's Leapster, and he was asking where is the Leapster. I didn't have any clue where it was. Then the next day he asked again, I didn't know. Then cleaning out the toy room trying to clear it out I came across the Leapster, Caden was so excited, but the batteries were dead. So we searched and found some, added them to the Leapster, turned it on and "Daryn W" was right there saved in the game. I just looked at her name and felt Peace and Calm. I just feel like these are little signs, like once again, she is somehow saying, "Remember, I am doing Great, and will see you all face to face soon! It is worth the wait, hang in there".

Never forget, Jesus is the Reason for the celebration of this day. I learned when I was young from my dad, you can't write X-mas, because you are taking Christ out of this day. From that day forward I have never written "X-mas" (until this blog, and it feels wrong to even type it). So from this know that your children are listening to you and do learn things from you, and that Christ is the reason for this wonderful holiday. The greatest gift of all, was God's gift of the birth, life and death of his only son Jesus Christ. What an amazing gift, there has never been, nor will there ever be a gift that can measure even close.
Love your Aunt Mindy

Ornament for Daryn

One of Daryn's friends made this ornament out of clay.

Daryn's Tree

Here are a couple photos of Daryn's Tree in the Middle School. There are some really neat ornaments, many homemade. There is lots of love for Daryn here in the middle school, she is in the hearts of many. I would like to ask you all to remember Daryn's family and pray for them as they still hurt terribly, more than we can imagine, but they also still carry their Faith and Hope so that one day they will experience Joy greater than any of us can imagine.

Tree for Daryn

A tree will be set up and decorated today in the Media Center at the Junior High. Daryn is not physically in this building, but she is truly in the hearts of so many 6th graders. This is a time to be reminded that Daryn was a gift to all of us, and we should be so thankful for her presence in our lives, not long enough.................. without a doubt, but in her short life, she touched so many.

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

Daryn, Grandma and Grandpa Worpel, together again!

Daryn was joined with another member of the Worpel family today, my Grandma Worpel.

I know she is safe in the arms of Jesus. Although I am saddened to lose my Grandma I can't help but find comfort in my Grandma no longer suffering in pain and sadness........... and that Daryn gets to be joined by another link to her family.......... one link at a time!

"Fly to Jesus and LIVE"