This is Danny’s daughter DeLancey. Dad is currently in the hospital so he won’t be posting for a few days. Wednesday night his sodium dropped too low so he is on an IV to bring this number up – which it is doing slowly. He and Mom have requested no visitors because Dad isn’t quite up to seeing anyone, but we covet all of your prayers. Thank you all for your support.
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February 20, 2009 at 6:15 pm
DeLancey,
Thank you for letting your dad’s readers know! We are praying for all of you.
Tim & DeLynn Dindoffer
February 20, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Love yall bunches. The mornings just were the same without a message from Big D. Dick wouldn’t believe I even missed the Southern Gospel songs!!
February 20, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Bob and I have been praying for you all – as has our church. I agree with Carol – the day just isn’t the same with out Danny’s blog. I look forward to it each day! And Danny has introduced me to a whole new genre of music!! Who knew I’d be rehearsing Bach – but really looking forward to listening to Southern Gospel? I guess I’ve been living “up here” too long – have I forgotten my roots?
God bless you, Danny. Hope you’re back very sson!
Betsy
February 20, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Dear Family, I am praying for all of you, Especially Danny. I was sure worried after yesterday’s blog. I love all of you and am sorry I live so far away that I cannot visit or get to know you four younger cousins.
May you travel with God throughout your life. Give your Mom and Dad and grandmother Dru a big hug from me. Love to you all, Mary Lillian
February 20, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Since Danny could not post a song today, I want to post one for him. This is my favorite hymn. This for you Danny.
When I survey the wondros cross, on which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it , Lord that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ, my God; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood. See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown.
Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were an offering far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all.
To me , this written by Isaac Watts, says it all. Danny this what you have been telling all of us. To believe in Jesus Christ and to love God , requires our all. Thank you Danny for you witness. Grace and peace, Bryan Dantzler
February 20, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Hey guys, I have just received word that the trumpet sounded. He’s been saying for a very long time that he could hear it. I thank God that the very soul of your husband and your daddy is in the presence of His Lord and Savior. Just to remind you that the body you will see is not what made Danny who or what he was, it only served as his temporary tent.
What a wonderful homecoming it must be for him. He may have already talked with Sharon and with his dad and so many who have gone before. It is my prayer that you find comfort in the faith that Danny fleshed out for us all. To God be all glory, honor and praise. I will be praying that God will comfort your hearts as only he can. It’s possible! And, it’s all because of Jesus. Annette Daniel
February 20, 2009 at 9:36 pm
WE LOVE YOU DANNY!
February 20, 2009 at 9:38 pm
I couldn’t help but rejoice for Danny when I heard the news that he had gone to be with Jesus. Oh how he must be singing now. Thank you Jesus that Your sacrifice gives us the peace of knowing that we will be together again with those we loved here on earth. We are praying for you Jean, Perry, DeLancey, Leland and Watts. What an inspiration Danny is to us as a family.
It makes us long for the trumpet too!
Suzi Simmons (and family)
February 20, 2009 at 9:52 pm
My heart is completely broken but also rejoicing that Danny is no longer suffering the agony of ALS and is now completely whole again in the presence of his Lord and Saviour. God is so loving and merciful in his prefect timing and I know Danny is praising God now more than ever. What a good a faithful servant our brother Danny was. His testimony will live forever. What a wonderful man, husband, father, son, brother and friend. Our lives will be forever changed because of him. Jean, I pray that you know how much we love you and are here for whatever you need. God bless and take care of your precious heart. Love, Judy
February 20, 2009 at 10:00 pm
The trumpet has sounded…his body is once again whole…there is rejoicing in the heavenlies….to God be the glory.
Jean, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your precious family.
Linda & Gene
February 20, 2009 at 10:22 pm
We have tears in our eyes for your loss….and also a smile on our faces because we know that Danny, your beloved husband and father, is singing his heart out with Jesus right now. What a wonderful picture that brings to our mind!
Danny blessed our lives. We are very grateful that God allowed our paths to cross with his.
Please know that you all continue to be in our prayers. We trust that God will comfort your hearts as only He can do.
With much love in Christ,
Tim & DeLynn
Elizabeth, Benjamin, Rebekah, and Sam
February 20, 2009 at 10:29 pm
We rejoice on Danny’s heavenly birthday, but pray for Jean and family and all of us who had the joy of calling Danny friend and brother in Christ as we mourn their and our loss.
John & Terri
February 20, 2009 at 11:22 pm
I have anxiously logged on each day to read Danny’s wisdom, experience again his unlimited joy, and learn from his unique perspective. I selfishly feared the day the trumpet would sound, as I would lose Danny presence. But Danny never dreaded or feared anything and taught me in the past months of blogging how much he longed to at home with the Lord.
Brokenhearted, but I too celebrate his life and his influence on me, my family and thousands of others. His life has certainly brought glory to his heavenly Father. I am blessed to have known Danny and to have him care enough for me to risk his friendship to lead me to Christ. I am truly eternally grateful. Jean, please know we are praying for you, your children and your family.
In His love,
Bob McLeod
February 20, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Danny,
We will miss you, I already do. Thank you for your life, your example, your wisdom, and your love for Jesus. It was fun reading your heart each day and seeing your joy come through.
Thank you for introducing a 7 year-old to his Saviour and Lord 36 years ago. I am sure you made the difference in many many lives, but I KNOW you made a difference in mine. Praise God for your life Danny. What an inspiration to me to finish strong. I just wish your “finish” part was not so soon.
I will need another introduction to Jesus one day, I hope that you will be there with guitar in hand. See you then,
Jim
February 21, 2009 at 11:10 am
I am honored to have had Danny cross my life and to be a witness of God’s powerful love. I am saddened he has left, but the joy he now has in the presence of Jesus is the fulfillment of his faith.
Until that day we are called home, we will miss this gentle, yet strong brother in Christ. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are sent to his family.
Enjoy your victory my friend.