Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Somewhere Over The Rainbow, sung by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole is one of the songs I would play and sing to Daniel. I love this version of the song. It is particularly special to me now, as it was playing when Daniel passed away. You can listen to it at the bottom of the blog. I hope he liked it when his Mommy would sing to him- I didnt get to do it very often because it was hard for me not to start crying at the same time.

Miracle Dan bracelets

We had these bracelets made in honor of Dan. Tyler and I wear them all the time. It is so sweet to see our friends and family members wearing their Dan bracelets all the time. If you would like a bracelet, you can email me at linzishay@hotmail.com. Ill send you my address and you can mail me a pre paid envelope. :)

Memorial Day

Dan had LOTS of flowers and toys for Memorial Day 2011. Thank you to everyone who brought him flowers, toys, etc. It makes me so happy when there is something new there, especially when I don't know where or who it came from.

Dan's Grandpa, Mark, has been SO good to make sure Daniel's grave looks nice. I went to visit Dan one day, and Grandpa Mark was there. He dug up the dead grass that was there, and replaced it with nice green grass for little Dan. Sweet, huh!?

Memorial Day will be different for us forever now. Pretty much every holiday will be different without Dan here.

Messages to Heaven

After Dan's Celebration on May 19, we all went to the cemetery and after Tyler dedicated his grave we had everyone write a message to Dan on a balloon and then we all let go at the same time and sent them up to heaven for him. I read about doing this in a bereavement package and Aunt Chelsie and Uncle Nash made it happen and got all the balloons for us. Thanks guys :) It was perfect. I still get teary eyed from when my dad showed me his balloon. It said "We will go fishing Daniel" -Love Grandpa Dan. I wish so badly Dan was here to go fishing with Grandpa Dan. But they will make it out fishing someday, and they will catch a huge catfish.

Some memories of my Dan

I was so scared to have a baby. Im not a girl that holds babies all of the the time. It came so amazingly natural with Daniel. Now that he is gone, that fear of holding babies has returned. All of our close friends have babies and I admit, it is really hard. I just want to cry. Daniel was supposed to grow up with them, and cause mischeif with his little friend Dominic. But I know he is in heaven with other angels and I really hope they are having fun! I wasn't scared to hold Daniel for the first time, I couldnt wait. He was so beautiful, even with all the tubes and IV's (I hated that IV in his head) when they took him off all the tubes and wires and IVs- he was so tough. He cried a little bit when they took it off but man, he was SOO tough! and boy, could he scream! It was so nice to hear a cry from him, when he was first born he wasn't breathing so I didnt get to hear that first cry like some moms do.

Some of Dan's newborn pics that I love!

Dan's Obituary

"An angel in the book of life wrote down our baby's birth and whispered as she closed the book, 'Too Beautiful for Earth.’” - author unknown Our handsome, miracle, baby boy, Daniel Mark Jones returned home peacefully to the arms of his Father in Heaven on May 19, 2011. He was in the company of his loving parents, Tyler and Lindsay Jones, and close family as he closed his eyes and moved on to the next life. Dan was born April 14, 2011 with a special heart. His five minute life expectancy turned into five miraculous weeks. Dan blessed the lives of his family, friends and total strangers. His life story has touched so many and his memories will live on inside each of the hearts he touched. His strength, courage, and bravery will forever inspire us all as we travel through life's challenges. Dan loved being held and spent most of his life in the arms of loved ones. Dan spent many nights in the arms of his amazing, loving grandparents, Mark and Karen Jones and Pama and Daniel Wynn. He loved going on walks in his stroller, watching soccer with his dad, and spending long hours in his mommy's arms as she cuddled and kissed him. Dan was adored by his aunts and uncle, Daylan and Rilee Jones, Shirley Cussimanio (Susu), and Chelsie and Nash Montoya. Dan is now in the company of loving great grandparents, Lyle and Lorraine Wynn, Robert and Carol Tingen, and Charles "Toy" Atwood. He will be missed by remaining great grandparents, Jill Abrahams Jones, Gayle Atwood and William and Jackie Jones. Special thanks to U of U hospital, Primary Children's Medical Center, Rocky Mountain Hospice, Miles of Memories Photography, Lindquist’s Mortuary, and all who selflessly served, prayed, supported, and loved us. A celebration of Dan's life will be held Tuesday May 24, 2011 at 2 pm at Pheasant Run Ward Chapel (5080 S 3100 W, Roy, UT) All who wish to bid Dan farewell can do so Monday from 6 to 8 pm at Roy Lindquist’s Mortuary (3333 W 5600 S, Roy, UT) Donations can be made to the Miracle Dan Fund at America First Credit Union (Account#9046764) We love you Miracle Dan, and we will think about and miss you everyday until we once again hold you in our arms. - Love Mommy and Daddy