During his life, Daniel had many friends. Family friends. People who loved him. But up until December he did not have a best friend. Sweet Taylor came into Daniel's life just before Christmas. A dear friend introduced me to her mommy and shortly thereafter I invited her and her 3 girls over to play. Daniel and her 4 year old daughter Taylor hit it off right away.
They are both busy, lively, full of personality and somehow they just "got" each other. She was patient with Daniel and Daniel adored her. In fact, Daniel talked about her every. single. day. He called her "Shleshler" and everyday he would remind us that her favorite color was blue (like him), that she was pretty and beautiful! Everyday. Sometimes multiple times a day.
They both loved trains, the color blue, dancing, and being silly.
They sent videos back and forth to each other. They are priceless. Priceless. In each one she sent, she declared her love for Daniel.
I cannot tell you how thankful I am for this sweet gift of friendship. I had prayed that Daniel would have a friend. A true friend. Who loved him. She did. And it was mutual. It did not seem to bother Taylor that Daniel could not talk very well, they just played and enjoyed each others company. I am sure this is a reflection of her wonderful mommy too.
Her mommy sent me a text earlier and said that Taylor learned about Daniel and the Lions Den at school today. Her teacher said that Taylor raised her hand and said "My best friends name is Daniel too." Oh sweet girl.
Jesus thank you for the gift of friendship. And thank you for the sweet little girl you sent into Daniel's life. He loved her so. And she was a great friend to him.
She gave him the superman shirt. The "croc-ie" stuffed animal she gave him was place in his coffin with him. And the night of Daniel's visitation, when it was over there was a blue Thomas the Train in his coffin too. I knew it was from her.
Thank you sweet Taylor for being such a good friend to Daniel.
Daniel's life may have been short, but it was full. We can all rejoice in that! God bless you as you remember your baby with love.
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ReplyDeleteI love this! So precious and sweet.
ReplyDeleteI hope I get the opportunity to know Taylor and her family-it makes me so happy that Daniel had this special friend in his life-the pictures are worth a thousand words as you can see how much they enjoy each other's company in them. Love is amazing!
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