The Pain of Loss
The Cross on Mount Soledad in San Diego
Recently I was conversing with some of my missionary colleagues about death and grieving, and how most of us struggle with working through the sorrow of losing someone we…
I Need God's Grace
The Cross on Mt. Soledad in San Diego
This year more than past years remembering that Christ was called a man of sorrows acquainted with grief has ministered to me. "He was despised and rejected by men,…
Writer's Block or Just Grieving?
Our last family photo with Hannah
Before my daughter went to her permanent residence in heaven I found it easier to write and post on my blog. I felt like it was cathartic in many ways.…
God's Reassurance
Hannah with Daisy in front of the flowers that bloom this time of year near our home
I've gone back and forth as to whether I should share my experience via this site or not. I'm finding it hard…
A New Year with New Opportunities
David Sr., Jonathan, Dawn & David Jr. Our new normal
There are some positives to starting a new year. It gives us a chance to recalibrate. We can look back on the past year, and…
God's Work of Healing
Hannah We love you #AHannahPercent
Today marks four weeks since Hannah passed away. Our family has felt so loved, and so embraced by all the friends who have sent us cards and notes. Friends and family…
Glimpses of God's Grace
Chivis and Hannah
Since Hannah passed away the Lord has ministered to us, and shown us glimpses of grace. He has given us some previews of heaven.
One of Hannah's best friends, Chivis. A friend that Hannah knew…
Our Beloved daughter
Our beautiful daughter and beloved sister, Hannah
It's with heavy hearts that Dawn, David Jr., Jonathan and I inform you that Hannah, our daughter and beloved sister went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning. We grieve, but…
On Monday I posted photos and memories from our first term in Mexico. Many good memories of the work the Lord did in those first years in Mexico. We began our second term with three young children, and some changes…
This weekend Dawn, Hannah and I enjoyed going through the pictures from our first 10 years in Mexico, before we moved to Colorado. It was fun reminiscing, and reflecting on the many good friends the Lord gave us while we…