i dont know where else to put this but i just felt that i should say a word about this amazing kid named Daniel Lee..

this is the first time ive ever written a "blog" or reflection or anything about anyone so in depth.. i just felt that i should share this somewhere.. for Daniel..

"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?'" John 11:25-26

My boy Daniel Lee... what happened man..

doctors said you'd be ok. they said you'd be alright..

we still had plans remember? to go on our small group outing, to play some more tennis, to do something.... anything.... if it meant spending more time with you.

i wish more than anything as of this moment that i could've spent more time with you,, left you with more words than a simple greeting from our last encounter,, eaten my fill with you at todai after having seen your facebook status..

I can't help but think that I should have prayed harder.. i know i could have and would have if only i knew what would happen.. but God chose this time for you to join him in heaven. i guess its just what was meant to be. still, i cant deny the fact that i miss you so freaking much man...  so much..

an amazing tennis player, a great guy to be around, and the one who i spent most of my years at Sa-Rang church with.. you were an incredible friend and you had an incredibly kind heart,, some may go so far as to say too kind even.. and above all, you knew how to make people laugh. how to have fun with those around you. to give them this feeling of joy knowing that they had one hell of a friend.. learning about this tragedy and writing this hurts more than anything I've experienced in my entire life. i have to admit, I'm partially writing this to mend my own broken heart aside from writing something that does not even come close to comprehending the beautiful story of Daniel Lee. i always was the more selfish one between us eh?..

But the pain, daniel.. i didnt know the pain would be this excruciating. maybe its because you're the first experience ive had with death or because i lost such a valuable friend.. but its probably because you were just such an incredible guy that it hurts so much to lose you. that truth alone is worth all the tears and prayers in the world.

My prayer is that you have found joy in what little time you had on this earth and that you've found peace in heaven beside the one who is ALWAYS fair and just regardless of what we sometimes seem to think. also, i pray for your family.. that they may be able to recover from this terrible loss with not pain and sadness, but rather a new perspective on life and the fairness of God that will not make your death in vain. this goes the same for myself and the hundreds out there who have treasured your life so dearly. You truly have made a significant impact on us all during your time here on this earth.

But now its time for us to learn from you and do the same for the millions out there who don't know the name of God. May we be inspired by you to save the lives of others for this just goes to show that it's impossible to tell how long any given person has to live. However, we can make the difference by ensuring that when their time is up, their place in the afterlife will be undisputed: in heaven, beside the one who reigns on high.

Daniel, Your story has compelled me to write my own. As I continue to write it i pray that you and God will keep me strong and faithful to my decision. I'm making a covenant with you daniel, here and now to never stop spreading the word of God until I take my very last breath; hopefully so that others may be as fortunate as you to go on to a better place following their time on this earth. For "Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands." 2 Corinthians 5:1

I know that you'll be with me in my upcoming mission and even after that to leave God's legacy on this earth that was made possible by You and I. Watch over me Daniel and please help me as well as the rest of us to remain strong through this as hard as it may be. I know that God has a purpose for you and that you were meant to be with Him for a reason.

We all love you so very much. Rest In Peace my friend,, I'll miss you brother.

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27