Namesake

When I heard the Ash Wednesday readings, I felt rejuvenated and full of life.

I can conquer anything, even if it's hard.

And I know there will be trials and tribulations every single day of my life.

But as Father was reading the scriptures, and told the story of Daniel and the Lion's Den, this feeling of hope, being a warrior and a survivor overtook me.

It really was like I was having an out of body experience. The light bulb went on and I did not feel so alone.

Daniel's quite the inspiration for me and somehow I have a feeling I will be counting on and bothering him not just through Lent but for the rest of my life!

I really do feel like Daniel on a daily basis. Daniel's faith, honesty, and hard work caused many to outright and despise him. Even when he was closed in the lion's den, he had faith that God would take care of him, and God did!

When morning came, no scratches on Daniel. He was still alive. Daniel trusted God and God save him.

The translation for Danielle is 'God is my judge.'

God and only God is my judge. It does not matter what anyone else says, thinks or says about me. I will only follow God.


I know the name Mom wanted to give me. It was overused and being gobbled up by everyone having a baby in the 60's. I am grateful. I love my name, and more importantly, who else shares it and where it originates.

Thank you Mom!