What a gem he was!! He said Hannah was like a little sister to him ... and he was so sweet to her! She made drew him pictures, made him crafts & cards. I think she delighted in making things for Daniel because he apprecaited them and he kept them. He still had the Easter craft hanging on his IV pole this month that Hannah had made for him before Easter. She made him paper-mache flowers and he kept them in a vase on his shelf where he could see them.
Just a few weeks ago Hannah had a friend over to our house & I overheard her saying something about "my friend Daniel from the hospital". I thought it was so cute that she was talking about her friend Daniel, even though he is 17. Despite the 10 year age difference they had a special connection. Well, I guess Daniel had a special connection with everyone ... he was just one very special young man.
This past Valentine's Day Daniel wasn't feeling good but he made one Valentine's day card. The card was for Hannah & he walked it across the hall to give it to her himself even though he felt cruddy from the chemo.
He was a gentle giant with a very tender heart. He will always be missed. 
Lily kissing Daniel when she came into the room to visit ... she was therapy for him! He loved her!
2 comments:
Debbie,
Really no words to express my sorrow for the loss of your friend. God placed you in his path for a very special reason. You know, without a doubt, that he is dancing now on roads paved with gold. You gave him the biggest gift of all... Life!
Love,
Diana
I agree with what Diana said. He is so happy right now and it is obvious you, Hannah, Lily and all the other Erickson crew touched his life in a profound way.
Hugs,
Christy :)
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