From my personal journal that I keep for my kids. This entry is dated July 27, 2010:

Daniel, yesterday mommy told me that you asked, “What can I buy daddy for $16 for his homecoming party?” You only have $16 to your name right now, and you’re wanting to spend it all on me when I come home. You’re such a sweet boy; I love you so much. I don’t know what God’s plan is, but it feels like I’m on the shore of an ocean, and you’re on the shore on the other side -- the distance feels so far.