Good-Bye Little Friend

Here are excerpts from Darian's blog last night and this morning:

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 5:04 PM, CDT

Although he sounds pretty bad, Darian is comfortable. He is now on oxygen all the time, and takes morphine every 2 hours, tylenol and adavan every 4 hours. As we approach this time in the journey-our hearts are sad, but know that a paradise awaits Darian. There is no easy way to say good-bye...and although many say there are no good-byes-we will have too soon.

Rest assured God knows this and will be with us-he will not leave us. Our hearts may break-but he is the great surgeon. So, lay your troubles and worries on him...and he will give you all you need.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 9:57 AM, CDT

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith Darian went to be with Jesus this morning at 2:20am. We're proud of you buddy. Give Jesus a hug for us.


My heart aches for his family. Things like this always made me sad, but after having a child of my own, it really gets to me. Between Darian and following the little Minnesota baby, Stellan, (who, if you haven't been following his story, got to come home!) I have been focusing on cherishing every moment with my family, even the 3am ones :) Each day truly is a gift from God and I don't want to take them for granted.