Nicknames

Today at lunch we had two guests.  One being Taylor, whom I have mentioned before is spending this year doing school with us.  And the other was her older sister who wanted to hang out here today while she is on school break.  During our lunch conversations, we started reminiscing about the names Daniel had for each of us.  Peyton and Taylor giggled at each.  There is "ba" for Sam, "La La" for Lizzy, "AB-EEEEE" for Abby, "Yeti" for daddy, "Mama" for me....but the BIG eruption of giggles came from the girls when they heard Drew's; "UKE!!!!!".  He always said it emphatically and especially liked to call for him if I had something for Drew to do.  He liked being bossy to those big boys!

We laughed as we talked about it.  And then the girls asked, what did Daniel call himself?...and we all smiled and looked at each other and said "NO, No!"  If you asked Daniel what has nickname was he said "No, no".  I guess he must have heard that a lot! :-)

As lunch was over and our conversation came to an end, I silently thanked God for the joyful remembrance and how Daniel was still making people laugh.   And then Taylor went to the steps that lead to our upstairs and stood and yelled "UKE, UKE, UKE!!!!"  followed by giggles.  This is what Daniel frequently did if I called for Drew to come downstairs.  Drew and I just smiled at each other.  Schleschler was Daniel's name for Taylor.  I am so glad he had a best friend.   And I am thankful for the gift of spending all this time with her.

We miss you buddy.  You still make us laugh.  Your joy lives on!