I was one of those kids. GOD sent people like you into my life. Those seeds that were planted into my life have followed me into my adult life. Life was terrible at home but people like you showed me that there was a better life out there. THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR THOSE KIDS!!
You have hit on so many things for these young boys. Maybe you can become a mentor to a few of them along life's path. God does put people, in this case children in our path that may need a loving hand to guide them along life's journey. Yes we have a hurting nation full of children that need help, who have never been taught to love or respect others or have not received from home. It's a hard life for them. There is no easy fix as family values have been torn from the fabric of life itself. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I was a school secretary for 30 years. There are a lot of hurting kids out there. No matter the student, I always gave them a warm smile and listened to their stories. Some kids just need someone who cares about them, even if it’s for a moment.
I worked with at risk teens for 20 years. In the back of my mind I kept reminding myself that I may be the only person to show compassion and love. That surely helped me deal with some negative behaviors.
What a great example you are for those boys. Our kids need love & care. I see some of this when I help out with VBS at our church, work with the teen youth and help out with them.
You'd be surprised what a sweet kind smiling secretary will do for a child's whole day:)! Or even some parents struggling and come in to pick up their children! Kind words an a smile goes a long way:)
Daniel you planted seeds with these boys they will never forget. You showed them how you love your son, and what a good Dad looks like. When they look back years from now they will remember and maybe they will find the Lord. I am always so proud of you.
I agree Daniel ,we're going to lose a generation of this world continues this way ,the government needs to get out of the way and let parents be parents and stop the political games .
Danial it breaks your heart....as well as I'm crying along with you, listening to your story. You may never know what happens to the boys in your room, but I guarantee they will never forget Mr. Arms on that camp trip. You have such a caring, God fearing, loving heart! Blessings!!!
What you fail to realize is that you already made a difference. You were there. You showed up and provided guidance, structure and comfort. Why do you think you always had at least one glued to your side? It may have been brief BUT, those kids will never forget that pillow fight. Try not to carry the burden alone, you simply cannot . What you can do, you did in those 3 days. And imagine how proud Houston was to see and hear them with you knowing, that's my Dad and he's the best.
I was thinking the same way. That kid learned a lot of lessons about life that he'll never forget, and he will always remember what a good man taught him just by being a good example.
This is why my husband and I volunteer for an organization called "Sleeps in Heavenly Peace". We build beds for kids who are sleeping on the floor. Our slogan is "no kid sleeps on the floor in my town". It breaks your heart to know how many kids have no bed to sleep in at night. We have chapters all across America, Canada. We always needs more volunteers as the need is truly great.
I say this with 100% sincerity, your example has taught me to be a better father, husband, friend. You have personally improved my life, and the people I have touched with your example. Just keep being you and others will follow. Thank you Arms family for being my family. And real men should act the way you do Daniel
Your statement, "we are failing our kids", is so true. It isn't just in the US. My kids were raised in Australia, and there is now an epidemic of kids stealing cars in Melobourne, and I now live in France near Paris, and recently kids were in the Paris streets burning cars and breaking store windows. It is not just in OK, CA, WA, IL. It is a world wide epidemic of parents not engaging with their kids and it is no different than the owner of those roaming dogs just allowing things to happen without responsibility.
The reason we do Not like automatic weapons is that they can shoot 30 or more small bullets a minute & they kill everything that you aim in that direction.
I taught middle school kids for 40+ years and my schools had camp for 6th graders, a weeklong excursion each for 7th and 8th grades and I want you to know that I'm pretty sure those children learned a lot from you in terms of what love looks like being lived. God had you in just the right place and just maybe, by example, you brought a few closer to finding hope in prayer. You are amazing and I'm glad to be an Okie!
Daniel as a retired teacher, these things you brought up with the kids is one of the hardest things for me. Countless tears have been shed, prayers, snacks kept in my room for students not getting enough to eat and anonymous gifts given. It is heart breaking. Too many folks don’t have any idea what these kids are going through. Hope and pray for those precious little souls and be a light for them whenever you can. Thank you for always helping others. God bless you.
@leonnagann5161 you took the words right out of my mind 😊 I too used to be a teacher. Many tears shed. Many prayers said and much patience and love given. Daniel, I hope you see this note because you need to know that you made a difference in those 3 days. Number 1, I guarantee you made Houston very proud to be your son and he will never forget the experience. Number 2, you showed the other boys something important about being a man and being a father that they will never forget and carry with them into adulthood ❤️. Many blessings to you.
I was a sub for kindergarten at one of our county school! I live in East Tennessee and many of our students had never been out of our county ! So when it came snack time and most kids had their money, several didn’t ... so I would give them money for a snack ! Not bragging or wanting any pats on the back ... But I could not set there and see some kids with snack and others without ! My husband said “You are substantiating for nothing , but at least those kids are not going without “ ! This world gives to much to overseas children when there are so many in our own back door ! I’m not saying not to help others .. I just feel they should help our own area kids first ! I hope I’m not causing any issues here , just my thoughts !
Same thing here in Canada!! Our homeless population is unbelievable!! We have tent cities in 90% of our parks in my city!! Drugs and violence are making it that it's not safe to take our kids to the park!!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤
For this very reason we have full custody of one of our grandchildren. Custody at 6 years old, he’s 15 now ! He’s happy , healthy, loving and a caring young man!
Yes Houston is fortunate to have you as a dad. ALL 3 of my kids had friends that didn't have a very good home life. They loved hanging out with our kids and at our house because we treated them like our kids. ❤❤❤❤❤
Oh Daniel - thank you for sharing your heart & the gut wrenching experience with the boys. Without a doubt they saw the light of Jesus in you. We need to pray for our youth as well as our country.
Man to Man and Dad to Dad you put a tear in my eyes and a lump in my throat with the truth that you're speaking here . Our children need and deserve the best we can possibly provide them in life
A word of advise on grass fires. If it happens, a tractor pulling a moldboard plow can turn over the grass into the soil in a wide enough area to stop a fire. The fire has to jump the fire break. Nothing to burn when the grass is turned under.
Daniel, as an 80 year old Deacon in my church and a former Sunday School teacher, I know what you're talking about !! We need to rally round and help our young people in ALL things !! Thank you for your transparency and obvious love of the Lord. Keep it up and stay glued to the Word !! It's people like you and your family who need to continue to spread the good news and live by example !! BTW - Keep those videos coming !! They are needed !!
I know how these kids felt. I was raised in a domestic home. My mom left us. My little sister was still breastfeeding. My mother had no choice but to leave us there. Later we we’re taking to an older grandmother. She raised us. We used to have nothing to eat. I was a mom to my little. I used to milk a goat to feed my little sister. Sometimes I give her my meals so she won’t cry at night. I wish these kids a blessing. I will keep them in my prayers. I’m 59 now. I love every kids.
Daniel, you are so right. We are losing our kids. I don’t have a solution, only concerns. BTW I read Granger Smith’s book yesterday. What a witness that man is! I couldn’t put it down. Amazing!!
Daniel, sounds like you've found your "ministry". Youth, family, outdoors....That 160 acres...Mill Creek Youth Camp. Share your faith. Help families. Help those babies that need love so much. You're a smart guy. Use your community resources, your training. Is it a HUGE commitment? Yes. With faith & trust in God. This could be the beginning of what you're truly meant to do 🙏❤
@lorenrobertson8039 even if it is done as an informal camp and just during a couple hours a day. It WILL help some child to see there is some good in this world and keep that child going on the right path.
I grew up with a father that couldn't be bothered to take us fishing or camping, and he believed children should be seen and not heard. I grew up to be a parent and it's the best job I ever had. God bless you Daniel.
Thank you, Daniel 🥰 It often surprises me just how much we can learn from children if we only stop and take the time to listen to them ❤ Have a lovely evening, Daniel 🥰🥰
Daniel, I can so relate to what you are talking about with kids being failed on so many levels. In our society, family, schools, etc. My hat is off to you being a Dad and really being involved with your children. So awesome you have been able to transition to being at home. More important today than ever! I was a stay a home mom….the one who worked in my daughter’s classroom, was the Girl Scout leader, helped and was involved in my daughter’s day to day….all through school. My husband works for a major chip manufacturer….he has traveled the world for work. We felt it was important to be there for our daughter. As a Girl Scout leader I experienced similar things over the years. Bless you and DeJay for stepping up and being there for your own kids…..and those you come across along the way. Lynn in AZ 🌵
I grew up in a cold household. I worked a lot as an adult and raised my daughter with a lot of rules. I thought I had shown my daughter a lot of love, but now that she’s an adult she said she didn’t always feel that. My parents were not good parents, but because I was able to see other parents I tried to be better. Now my daughter teaches me how to be better. It’s a struggle to make ends meet and sometimes parents are working so much that they don’t realize they are emotionally absent. We are our brothers keeper. The families of today need prayer, love, compassion, and support.
I hope you continue to volunteer every year for these kids. Because even a weekend can make a difference. I’m sure you already know this. I myself can’t think of a better Man for these young boys to learn from.😊
Yes, Daniel, I agree. I see this in Sunday School where the hurting children are seeking love and care. As a grandmother of 14, I'm setting an example of what a loving home should look like. My job as a grandmother is to pray, listen, and guide the Grands as they seek me for advice. Daniel, this is what you did for these boys watching from the sidelines. Daniel, you may be the only Godly man these boys have ever met. Believe me you made an impact on many lives. Thank you for being there
On the dog situation, hopefully your city/county/town has a leash law. Paying fines for several dogs for not abiding by the leash law might get the owner’s attention. Your experience on the camping trip with Houston I’m sure was eye-opening for most of the father & mother hosts. Giving those children 3 days of fun is an experience some of those children have never had. We don’t know what the children in our neighborhoods live through behind closed doors. The school staff/teachers see so much more and can only do so much to help. Houston and Emily are blessed.
when I was a kid my neighbor who lived next to us shot our other neighbor's dog dead for invading his property. To be fair the neighbor who killed the dog had a lot of patience, he warned the other guy maybe 6-10 times to control his animals, it was some kind of pitbull mixed dog who killed a dozen of his chickens and it killed every single rabbit that my neighbor kept as well.
Where I live, the sheriff's department will not do anything about dogs. Your options are limited. Most organizations can't take any more dogs. And it's hard to get any help getting them a home or into a shelter. Your options are as follows take Them in and take care of them, or you can be a jerk and do what the owner who had them previously did dump them off, Or worst case scenario just playing shoot Them. Those options are not good.
Oh Daniel. I love your honesty, even when it's hard. Could you invite your group of kids out for a saturday night camp at the creek and teach them fishing ? Or go see the deer ? Or just drive them around in your side-by-side and show them all your animals ? Deejay might have signed you up, but God put you there at the right place and the right time. Your kids are extremely lucky you're their Dad. Maybe some other kids could be extremely lucky to have you as a mentor. You've been a trooper, you've seen where kids can end up, maybe this is your path to change their path.
Daniel showing kids that there is someone who cares about them is so important. Giving them boundaries, helping them keep the rules and or consequences in a loving way is just as important. Today, I visited one of my former Girl Scouts from 20 years ago, and having her introduce me as an important person in her life to friends made my day! Every bit of my time that I shared for those 6 years was worth it!
Yep! An it's sad 😭 it's like there brought into this world there on there own 💔 I'm that mom all my son's friends sad I wish my mom was that much fun well some of those kids that are adults now still keep in touch with me 😊
You hit the nail on the head. I work at a elementary school in Montana. I see what you seen on a daily basis. Our school district does backpack meals for over 30 kids each week. I also see the kids that are starving for attention. It is really hard to see this happening. My goal everyday is to reach out and touch 2 different kids a day and make a good impact on them. The smile that they get on there face is priceless. Great job for doing what you did in the kids life. Those kids are blessed for having you as there leader.
This is so on point Daniel! My Ex was a veteran police officer, someone he had a ‘gift’ for bumping into children who were in desperate NEED of just SOMEONE! We ended up befriending two young girls whose mother was just ‘off’ she didn’t seem to grasp that kids actually need a parent to do more than simply put a roof over their heads and feed them fast food. We also ‘adopted’ a 11 year old boy whose Brother was involved in drugs, (which is why my ex met them) and his mother thought we would be able to help steer her youngest in the right direction. Unsure why SHE couldn’t, but we happily accepted. These children had never been allowed to do ANYTHING, I will forever cherish their reactions the first time we took them fishing or the first time they got an honest to goodness HOME COOKED MEAL. Thing is we were firm, but we showed them LOVE and I sometimes think we were the first ones to ever really love them unconditionally. It didn’t depend on their chores (which we did have them do when they stayed with us) or anything other than the fact that they were just THEMSELVES. George passed away last year just 21 days shy of his retirement. He had a HORRIBLE accident in his skid steer. It absolutely devastated those (now adult) kids. I honestly believe that those experiences will never leave me. I know that we changed their lives for the better. God bless you for being a light in those children’s lives. You could have been their very first experience with what true Christianity is. I do not feel we have long at all until we are all taken home. We need to be busy spreading the word.
Daniel, you have such a Good heart! Thank you for sharing your videos! I love seeing what goes on w/your Family & your Animals! & the lessons you teach your children & others. When there is a need, you stand up & fill it! Lives are touched & impacted, esp the children @ camp. Houston & your children are very fortunate to have you & DeJay as their parents who love them & instill Christian values! Seeds are planted by example & words that are spoken & of course Prayers! I’d say the 3 Ps should be Prayer, 🙏Patience, & Positivity! & the 3 Rs Respect, Responsibility & Resilience! Thank you & God Bless…I like DeJay’s ‘Do your Best! I would add ‘God will do the Rest!’ 💥
You’re a good person Daniel. Glad y’all had a fun,& educational experience. You did your part by being there physically, emotionally,& spiritually. Unfortunately, our society is broken. The answer to fixing it, is beyond my comprehension. Thanks for sharing this content. Glad the dogs have homes,& owners. Technology is awesome sometimes. Have a great evening.💯👏🏾💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
Great video God is good You are exactly right.There are several children throughout America that don't have Father figures or role model parents. You will be rewarded Daniel by the Almighty. For sure. We enjoy every video.
Those boys are so lucky to have been able to spend 3 whole days with you. They will remember those days for the rest of their lives. I know you were such a good role model to them.
Daniel your an amazing dad and person. Don’t ever forget. You taught and showed those boys some respect in those 3 days you were with them. God bless you ❤️❤️
I hope the dogs will now stay home. The owners DO NOT DESERVE those beautiful dogs if they will not contain them and keep them safe. Yes I cried for those children--thank you Daniel for bringing it to attention. It is up to all of us to help care, love and raise those children, they need prayers and when we see it, do all we can to show them who we are in CHRIST and be the models all for GOD'S glory. So whatever can be done, we need to step it up.
There are so many hurting children...we can't fix them all . Just need to try to be a good influence when around them . breals my heart. Had tears right along with you. God Bless you for all you do. Kathy
I think you made a BIG impression on them in that 3 days of showing them that someone cares about them. It will make a lifetime impression of how it should be. They were blessed. ❤️
Hello Daniel I’m 65 years old I have thought about talking to you about this same topic. But didn’t feel comfortable talking to you about it tell now. I left home at 14 to get away from the abuse it was vary hard along the way. Two years ago I had PTSD from what I went through. I always look to people like you to learn from. Now the reason I watch you is because I love watching how you raise your kids. It is vary comforting to watch and your kids are vary luck to have a MOM AND DAD LIKE YOU! I still struggle but have come so far and have JESUS in my life has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. So never stop doing what you do cause there are kids and adults that will see what you are doing and it will help. Also I love that your not afraid to talk about JESUS ON YOUR CHANNEL. Thanks for everything you do. Love you family vary much. God bless keep it up
Daniel you are an Amazing man. It was ment for you to be there. You Definitely left a good impression on that little boy. You are an amazing Dad. Keep up what you are doing. Have a great day.
@bing143bing I’m very sorry that your home life was an abusive one. I pray that you continue to get better. I think there needs to be more influencers like Daniel and the Arms family that people see instead of the crap on TV. Which I think is part of the problem. May God bless you.
You left alot of young minds with some good influncing. To some of these kids it may make a difference when their making choices and as parents of the future!
I’m better and will never give up. I always fought hard to to get wear I’m now but could have never made it without JESUS and people like the arms family. I went to talk to someone who could help me a few years ago and spelled my guts. Things that had happened when I was about 3 give or take a little. I don’t talk about it anymore but now I don’t feel the way I’d for so many years and made so many poor choices. I also found out when I was there talking I had PTSD. That explains the anger and distrust I had for people I had no friends because that was safe for me. I could go on but i will stop here. But I will say I am most thankful for JESUS IN MY LIFE AND THE PEOPLE I LET IN NOW. God bless
That last part about the boy who wishes he had a dad like you, I started crying about as much as you did! I always love showing kids things about nature and just listening to them. I have none of my own, but more men need to take time to show kids they are loved.
Oh Daniel Arms, you are a man with such a great soul, and a heart so full of good intentions, I have lost count f the times I have cried with you, for you and because of your caring loving actions. Thank you for being such an honest person .
Thank God for men like you Daniel who are teaching your children just what it takes to raise children who know what love is. So proud of you and the good example you put out there to all of your subscribers and those that watch your videos. So many parents are just trying to make a living and put food on the table but they are forgetting to give their children the time and love they desperately need! Your children are lucky to have you and DeeJay as role models and so are all of us, your subscribers. Thank you Daniel for being the type of man and father I wish all kids had. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hey Daniel, I really enjoy your channel. Thanks for being a great father and family man. Sharing your experience at the Goddard youth camp touched my heart. God works in mysterious ways, and who knows what God has in store for you. Maybe this is the beginning of something God wants you to be involved in. Allow God to speak to your heart and show you what he has for you. I am an 86 year old man who with the help of a Christian wife raised two daughters who are Christians and my grandchildren are Christians as well. Most of the problems in the world today is the result of the breakdown in the home. May God use you in whatever way he sees fit.
That was a deep video. Thank you for being such an amazing persn Daniel. My Grandmoter was a teacher for 30+ years, she had many kids that did not have much, some came to school in gunny sacks due to their parents worked the cotton fields, they did not have money to buy clothes for their kids. Grandma made clothes and would bring them to the houses, and she would bring food to them too. My Grandma was an amazing woman. I too am worried about the kids of today. Not enough being done nor resources shamefully not there for these kids and their homes. We have to take care of our children. ♥
What a lovely story to hear you tell. Your grandmother was a great person. There are so many good people still in the world. I pray that they will start to give to others in love and a godly heart. Thank you for sharing this with us. I bet you are a lot like your Grandma!
Daniel, the fact that those kids loved you should tell you that you are a great Dad and mentor! Houston is lucky to have you! There are a lot of fathers that don’t want to spend time with their kids and I totally agree that it’s a stinking shame! But men like you who show kids how life is supposed to be should be hailed as heroes! I’m so glad you went on the trip with Houston and you had a good time! Love and blessings from this old Bama girl!❤❤❤
Daniel- last two videos you have made, are some of best you ever made. I felt as if you are a dear friend of mine. Following you working and completing chores is a perfect example of hard work pays off. You expressing your feeling about what you have learned about our youth, hopefully has enlightened all that have watched. Don’t ever stop caring. You will find a way to help. Respectfully, Wally
One thing we learned from you is you sure have a compassionate heart! It really gets to you when you see kids that aren’t getting the love they need! Thank you for sharing this story! God bless you
I work in the medical field and I see this all the time. It’s so sad and like you said scary. I wish I knew how to fix it. Thanks for being real and sharing with us.
You are exactly right, Daniel! The family situation or lack of, is lost in most of society. It’s terribly sad and we need help. We all need God back in our lives. 🙏❤️
I was born ambidextrous and dyslexic. I was deemed retarded. I was categorized a "blackbird". The teachers were abusive. I refused their designation, their abuse...!
I went and spent the day with my 88 year old momma every time I spend the day with her I learn something. She is always talking about her childhood and I love being with her she teaches me so much. I feel like the youth of today could learn a lot sitting and listening to her.
You all did more for those boys during the camping trip than you’ll ever know! It’s something they will carry through for a very long time. You done good, Daniel. I’ve missed these talks. Good talk!!!
I know the joy and pain you experienced. Heartbreaking is a minor understatement. What hurt me the most was teenagers showing up at our home so they had a place to sleep...the amount of 17 -18 yrs olds locked out of their homes or kicked out permanently on the day of their 18th birthday was crazy. It broke my heart 💜. And any child that gets to spend time with you is definitely a blessing. Big hugs from this Mama bear.
Glad to hear the dog situation has been taken care of for now. Hopefully they’ll remain home. What a great experience for all the children that were at the camp for the three days. There are children out there that need both parents in their life but it’s not always the way it is and it’s the children that are the ones that are suffering from it. You’re such a good dad to Houston and I know the boys at the camp were glad that you were in their cabin. Keep doing what you are doing! Thanks for sharing your farm life with us! 💕
Your a great person Daniel ! Thanks for being there for those children , showing them fun and educational adventures ! I'm sure those ones appreciated it ! 😊
I grew up in church and there were a group of men, well I’ll mention their first names. Doug, Bill, Ken and Waylon. They were men like you Mr. Daniel, it makes all the difference in the world for men to step up and take a group of boys out camping, learning and having quality conversations which small conversations and guidance in just a brief moment in time had a big impact in my life. You know what? I’m 57 years old and still to this day I think about those great men I was fortunate to have in my life. I’m glad you stepped up and took time out of your life to spend with those boys💪
You made me cry when talking about the kids, unfortunately you are 100% correct. These children need all of us. Thank you being there for those boys, they will always remember the way you treated them, even if it was for only 3 days.
Bless you Daniel for being ‘Jesus with feet on’! As an 85 year old foster parent of 15+ babies & children, (when my own 3 children were under age six), I have never given up on praying for each of them, that they would find good loving homes in which to be placed. Later, working as an attendant in a juvenile hall, I saw the results of parental neglect in young teens there. We provided a God-centered home For our own+ a couple of foreign exchange students etc. We didn’t have many material things, but more than enough love to go around. Unfortunately ‘now a days’ foster parents in most places dare not mention faith, God etc. Thankfully, God‘s Word & love can be shown many ways besides the spoken word, & you just displayed that to these children! God bless you!
Oh Daniel. Thank you for telling all of us your story. Those boys will never forget you and this summer in camp. I pray every day for all our kids. This life is going to be very hard for them 🙏🙏🙏🙏 ❤️❤️❤️
As an educator you gave that kid an experience that he will cherish forever. Maybe have Houston invite him over, love on him. I gave one of my students my lunch because he was hungry. We need every person to bless others. Your light shines brighter when you light someone else’s candle. I follow both of you and what an inspiration you are to so many. I’d love the opportunity to met you both! I’m a teacher and these kids need us! They need love and to know we are there for them. Thanks for all you do!
Daniel, just an incredible story of good and heartbreaking but shows me what really needs our prayers. Thank you for the pillow fight, that will live in their memories. Might have been a same jester but a big event for some. I never volunteer my husband for anything but thank your bride she did that for you. Ty Sir for attending. Glad the dogs are back home, hopefully they will be taken better care of. ~ Texas
Those boys are so blessed by having you with them three days. I was a Counselor for 5 girls ages 9-10 in my home town. They all came from single parents or grandparents only households. You do what you can, when you can and yes, they are forgotten. Regardless of the situations they faced each day at camp, the acting out became obvious when time to go home. They were " Latched" kids to any adult who showed them kindness, interaction, empathy, laughter and joyfullness. This all happened back in 1986, and has never gotten better.
Thank you for the reminder to love my own kids. I love them but I get distracted in my own life and just go by the motions of day to day and forget to focus some of that time and energy on them! Thank you for sharing!
Being there for kids is a huge contribution. My uncle took time away from his family to spend time with me after my Dad died. I was 10 years old at the time. That uncle just passed away a few months ago. He was in his 80s. What a positive impact he made in my life for all the years that passed in between. He loved me. That was huge. Being an example for kids who don't have positive role models in their lives can impact them in countless ways. Bless you, Daniel. Thanks for making yourself available to those children.
God bless you and your Family..If we had more dad's like you,Daniel, our kids would be much better..Just your caring and compassion means a lot..I hope those kids had a great time.God Bless America!! God Bless Our Children.
As someone who has spent over 26 years working in the education system, I've seen a lot. We can't fix it all, but it's important to not let that overwhelm us. We do what we can when we can with whom we can. You made a difference in those days. Please keep it up! You are needed. We all are, and we all need. May we fulfill the two greatest commands: Love God with all we have and love our neighbors as ourselves. Great video! Thank you!
I used to be a counselor for a 4-H camp 4 days in the summer. I was in high school during that time, and boy did that open my eyes. I had little girls in my cabin that seemed to go through the same things as you described. Things weren't great at home for them. One girl had an issue with wetting her pants day and night, but we made sure we were discreet in talking to her and washing her clothes. On pick-up day, her dad showed up on a Harley to pick her up with all of her stuff and it broke my heart because she had to leave all of her arts and crafts items behind and cried because there was nowhere to put them. All because dad decided to show up on a motorcycle.. I cried listening to you talking about this and really made me think of my camp counselor days.
Sounds like you are off to a Great start to making a Change! Maybe invite some of those Kids to your homestead and show those kids your love and respect for your “pets”. Taking care of them and the Love you have!❤️
Being a retired peace officer in a town you worked in must create some interesting situations. I'm sure your still connected to the people you served with. I'm sure this creates issues for you. Thank you for your service. The only bad part of your success is the loss of a great officer of your state needed. I'd have left too!
I have watched this video several times, you have so much compassion for those kids, it warms my heart and saddens me at the same time for those who are going without. Bless you Daniel.
These children just need for you and everyone to show them kind and loving attention. They crave it because they don't get it at home. I learned the hard way that I can't help them all but a kind word, a smile and a soft touch or hug gives these children so much more than you can ever imagine. They carry that with them. You did well and they will remember you.
I was one of those kids. GOD sent people like you into my life. Those seeds that were planted into my life have followed me into my adult life. Life was terrible at home but people like you showed me that there was a better life out there. THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR THOSE KIDS!!
I feel like I've done all I can do for my family and lots of others. Go where God sends you. The road is clearly marked, it is just hard to travel.
You have hit on so many things for these young boys. Maybe you can become a mentor to a few of them along life's path. God does put people, in this case children in our path that may need a loving hand to guide them along life's journey. Yes we have a hurting nation full of children that need help, who have never been taught to love or respect others or have not received from home. It's a hard life for them. There is no easy fix as family values have been torn from the fabric of life itself. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Amen
❤
God bless you
I was a school secretary for 30 years. There are a lot of hurting kids out there. No matter the student, I always gave them a warm smile and listened to their stories. Some kids just need someone who cares about them, even if it’s for a moment.
I worked with at risk teens for 20 years. In the back of my mind I kept reminding myself that I may be the only person to show compassion and love. That surely helped me deal with some negative behaviors.
What a great example you are for those boys. Our kids need love & care. I see some of this when I help out with VBS at our church, work with the teen youth and help out with them.
Amen! I just shared a similar story.
You'd be surprised what a sweet kind smiling secretary will do for a child's whole day:)! Or even some parents struggling and come in to pick up their children! Kind words an a smile goes a long way:)
I didn't have a father. I had a Big Brother in the 50's/60's. He saved me from the dark side. I don't know if the organization still exists...
Daniel you planted seeds with these boys they will never forget. You showed them how you love your son, and what a good Dad looks like. When they look back years from now they will remember and maybe they will find the Lord. I am always so proud of you.
Yes!
I agree Daniel ,we're going to lose a generation of this world continues this way ,the government needs to get out of the way and let parents be parents and stop the political games .
Keep doing the things you do… show them the love of God!
As a parent hearing you say that a child said he wasn’t loved just broke my heart. All children need love
Sad
Danial it breaks your heart....as well as I'm crying along with you, listening to your story. You may never know what happens to the boys in your room, but I guarantee they will never forget Mr. Arms on that camp trip. You have such a caring, God fearing, loving heart!
Blessings!!!
What you fail to realize is that you already made a difference. You were there. You showed up and provided guidance, structure and comfort. Why do you think you always had at least one glued to your side? It may have been brief BUT, those kids will never forget that pillow fight. Try not to carry the burden alone, you simply cannot . What you can do, you did in those 3 days. And imagine how proud Houston was to see and hear them with you knowing, that's my Dad and he's the best.
Well said ❤
And Houston will remember that when he grows up and becomes a father.
Man you said it. Amen
I was thinking the same way. That kid learned a lot of lessons about life that he'll never forget, and he will always remember what a good man taught him just by being a good example.
This is why my husband and I volunteer for an organization called "Sleeps in Heavenly Peace". We build beds for kids who are sleeping on the floor. Our slogan is "no kid sleeps on the floor in my town".
It breaks your heart to know how many kids have no bed to sleep in at night.
We have chapters all across America, Canada. We always needs more volunteers as the need is truly great.
What a fantastic organization! May god bless your souls!
Wow. Awesome organization. Never heard of. Our church has adopted families for Christmas and gave several beds before. Such a need. Thank you ~ Texas
We have one in our town.
I need to find out more about this organization .
I say this with 100% sincerity, your example has taught me to be a better father, husband, friend. You have personally improved my life, and the people I have touched with your example. Just keep being you and others will follow.
Thank you Arms family for being my family.
And real men should act the way you do Daniel
Your statement, "we are failing our kids", is so true. It isn't just in the US. My kids were raised in Australia, and there is now an epidemic of kids stealing cars in Melobourne, and I now live in France near Paris, and recently kids were in the Paris streets burning cars and breaking store windows. It is not just in OK, CA, WA, IL. It is a world wide epidemic of parents not engaging with their kids and it is no different than the owner of those roaming dogs just allowing things to happen without responsibility.
Spot on Mike. This world's chaos is growing. We need more Daniels in the world!
Every generation says this.
The reason we do Not like automatic weapons is that they can shoot 30 or more small bullets a minute
& they kill everything that you aim in that direction.
I taught middle school kids for 40+ years and my schools had camp for 6th graders, a weeklong excursion each for 7th and 8th grades and I want you to know that I'm pretty sure those children learned a lot from you in terms of what love looks like being lived. God had you in just the right place and just maybe, by example, you brought a few closer to finding hope in prayer. You are amazing and I'm glad to be an Okie!
Your 100% right. Those boys learned more than you know from you and being around those other boys in that situation.
Daniel as a retired teacher, these things you brought up with the kids is one of the hardest things for me. Countless tears have been shed, prayers, snacks kept in my room for students not getting enough to eat and anonymous gifts given. It is heart breaking. Too many folks don’t have any idea what these kids are going through. Hope and pray for those precious little souls and be a light for them whenever you can. Thank you for always helping others. God bless you.
@leonnagann5161 you took the words right out of my mind 😊 I too used to be a teacher. Many tears shed. Many prayers said and much patience and love given. Daniel, I hope you see this note because you need to know that you made a difference in those 3 days. Number 1, I guarantee you made Houston very proud to be your son and he will never forget the experience. Number 2, you showed the other boys something important about being a man and being a father that they will never forget and carry with them into adulthood ❤️. Many blessings to you.
I had serval students I fed 3 square meals every school day and send backpacks filled with foods
I was a sub for kindergarten at one of our county school! I live in East Tennessee and many of our students had never been out of our county ! So when it came snack time and most kids had their money, several didn’t ... so I would give them money for a snack ! Not bragging or wanting any pats on the back ... But I could not set there and see some kids with snack and others without ! My husband said “You are substantiating for nothing , but at least those kids are not going without “ ! This world gives to much to overseas children when there are so many in our own back door ! I’m not saying not to help others .. I just feel they should help our own area kids first ! I hope I’m not causing any issues here , just my thoughts !
Daniel, you have a heart of gold! Don't ever lose it! ❤
You hit it right on the nail. Our country is failing children!
And our government doesn’t care.
Our country is failing all of us.😢😢😢
Our country is failing far more than our children/future; we’re also failing our senior citizens. It’s criminal the lack of care and respect.
@@lynnsteiner1580if possible, we will have a We the People loving President, again.
Same thing here in Canada!! Our homeless population is unbelievable!! We have tent cities in 90% of our parks in my city!! Drugs and violence are making it that it's not safe to take our kids to the park!!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤
For this very reason we have full custody of one of our grandchildren. Custody at 6 years old, he’s 15 now ! He’s happy , healthy, loving and a caring young man!
Yes Houston is fortunate to have you as a dad. ALL 3 of my kids had friends that didn't have a very good home life. They loved hanging out with our kids and at our house because we treated them like our kids. ❤❤❤❤❤
and it's small, compassionate gestures like this that starts to heal our communities one kid at a time. It's so important and so simple.
Oh Daniel - thank you for sharing your heart & the gut wrenching experience with the boys. Without a doubt they saw the light of Jesus in you. We need to pray for our youth as well as our country.
You are one of the good guys.
Thank you ,God.
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❤ I agree. Crying tears for our children with you!
When things are tough, the most important thing you can give is your time. You don't need to say anything, just be there.
Man to Man and Dad to Dad you put a tear in my eyes and a lump in my throat with the truth that you're speaking here . Our children need and deserve the best we can possibly provide them in life
A word of advise on grass fires. If it happens, a tractor pulling a moldboard plow can turn over the grass into the soil in a wide enough area to stop a fire. The fire has to jump the fire break. Nothing to burn when the grass is turned under.
Daniel, as an 80 year old Deacon in my church and a former Sunday School teacher, I know what you're talking about !! We need to rally round and help our young people in ALL things !! Thank you for your transparency and obvious love of the Lord. Keep it up and stay glued to the Word !! It's people like you and your family who need to continue to spread the good news and live by example !!
BTW - Keep those videos coming !! They are needed !!
The world needs more people like you showing our youth that someone cares. Prayers.
I know how these kids felt. I was raised in a domestic home. My mom left us. My little sister was still breastfeeding. My mother had no choice but to leave us there. Later we we’re taking to an older grandmother. She raised us. We used to have nothing to eat. I was a mom to my little. I used to milk a goat to feed my little sister. Sometimes I give her my meals so she won’t cry at night. I wish these kids a blessing. I will keep them in my prayers. I’m 59 now. I love every kids.
Daniel, you are so right. We are losing our kids. I don’t have a solution, only concerns. BTW I read Granger Smith’s book yesterday. What a witness that man is! I couldn’t put it down. Amazing!!
Daniel, sounds like you've found your "ministry". Youth, family, outdoors....That 160 acres...Mill Creek Youth Camp. Share your faith. Help families. Help those babies that need love so much. You're a smart guy. Use your community resources, your training. Is it a HUGE commitment? Yes. With faith & trust in God. This could be the beginning of what you're truly meant to do 🙏❤
Good advice that I hope he and God together are going to arrange.
@lorenrobertson8039 even if it is done as an informal camp and just during a couple hours a day. It WILL help some child to see there is some good in this world and keep that child going on the right path.
I couldn't agree with you more
Great idea!
I grew up with a father that couldn't be bothered to take us fishing or camping, and he believed children should be seen and not heard. I grew up to be a parent and it's the best job I ever had. God bless you Daniel.
It breaks your heart that so many kids growing up with nothing. What a wonderful example you were to those kids
Thank you, Daniel 🥰
It often surprises me just how much we can learn from children if we only stop and take the time to listen to them ❤
Have a lovely evening, Daniel 🥰🥰
You are 1000% right!!! I have dealt with this in Montana quite a bit. It is so disgusting that our youth are being left behind!
Daniel, I can so relate to what you are talking about with kids being failed on so many levels. In our society, family, schools, etc. My hat is off to you being a Dad and really being involved with your children. So awesome you have been able to transition to being at home. More important today than ever! I was a stay a home mom….the one who worked in my daughter’s classroom, was the Girl Scout leader, helped and was involved in my daughter’s day to day….all through school. My husband works for a major chip manufacturer….he has traveled the world for work. We felt it was important to be there for our daughter. As a Girl Scout leader I experienced similar things over the years. Bless you and DeJay for stepping up and being there for your own kids…..and those you come across along the way. Lynn in AZ 🌵
❤ Daniel, you are such a wonderful example of fatherhood.
I grew up in a cold household. I worked a lot as an adult and raised my daughter with a lot of rules. I thought I had shown my daughter a lot of love, but now that she’s an adult she said she didn’t always feel that. My parents were not good parents, but because I was able to see other parents I tried to be better. Now my daughter teaches me how to be better. It’s a struggle to make ends meet and sometimes parents are working so much that they don’t realize they are emotionally absent. We are our brothers keeper. The families of today need prayer, love, compassion, and support.
Amen
I hope you continue to volunteer every year for these kids. Because even a weekend can make a difference. I’m sure you already know this. I myself can’t think of a better Man for these young boys to learn from.😊
Yes yes yes I couldn't have said it better
Yes, Daniel, I agree. I see this in Sunday School where the hurting children are seeking love and care.
As a grandmother of 14, I'm setting an example of what a loving home should look like. My job as a grandmother is to pray, listen, and guide the Grands as they seek me for advice.
Daniel, this is what you did for these boys watching from the sidelines.
Daniel, you may be the only Godly man these boys have ever met. Believe me you made an impact on many lives.
Thank you for being there
On the dog situation, hopefully your city/county/town has a leash law. Paying fines for several dogs for not abiding by the leash law might get the owner’s attention. Your experience on the camping trip with Houston I’m sure was eye-opening for most of the father & mother hosts. Giving those children 3 days of fun is an experience some of those children have never had. We don’t know what the children in our neighborhoods live through behind closed doors. The school staff/teachers see so much more and can only do so much to help. Houston and Emily are blessed.
when I was a kid my neighbor who lived next to us shot our other neighbor's dog dead for invading his property. To be fair the neighbor who killed the dog had a lot of patience, he warned the other guy maybe 6-10 times to control his animals, it was some kind of pitbull mixed dog who killed a dozen of his chickens and it killed every single rabbit that my neighbor kept as well.
Where I live, the sheriff's department will not do anything about dogs. Your options are limited. Most organizations can't take any more dogs. And it's hard to get any help getting them a home or into a shelter. Your options are as follows take Them in and take care of them, or you can be a jerk and do what the owner who had them previously did dump them off, Or worst case scenario just playing shoot Them. Those options are not good.
Oh Daniel. I love your honesty, even when it's hard. Could you invite your group of kids out for a saturday night camp at the creek and teach them fishing ? Or go see the deer ? Or just drive them around in your side-by-side and show them all your animals ? Deejay might have signed you up, but God put you there at the right place and the right time. Your kids are extremely lucky you're their Dad. Maybe some other kids could be extremely lucky to have you as a mentor. You've been a trooper, you've seen where kids can end up, maybe this is your path to change their path.
I couldn't have said it better myself
Maybe ask some of their parents along as well "for a break"?
It’s not easy witnessing kids who don’t have it the best they should have. You’re a good person and maybe an inspiration to many others.
Daniel showing kids that there is someone who cares about them is so important. Giving them boundaries, helping them keep the rules and or consequences in a loving way is just as important. Today, I visited one of my former Girl Scouts from 20 years ago, and having her introduce me as an important person in her life to friends made my day! Every bit of my time that I shared for those 6 years was worth it!
I loved my Brownie/Girl Scout leader too. Thank you for your service!
I agree with your statement, with our country and many of the parents failing our children.
Yep!
An it's sad 😭 it's like there brought into this world there on there own 💔 I'm that mom all my son's friends sad I wish my mom was that much fun well some of those kids that are adults now still keep in touch with me 😊
You hit the nail on the head. I work at a elementary school in Montana. I see what you seen on a daily basis. Our school district does backpack meals for over 30 kids each week. I also see the kids that are starving for attention. It is really hard to see this happening. My goal everyday is to reach out and touch 2 different kids a day and make a good impact on them. The smile that they get on there face is priceless. Great job for doing what you did in the kids life. Those kids are blessed for having you as there leader.
This is so on point Daniel! My Ex was a veteran police officer, someone he had a ‘gift’ for bumping into children who were in desperate NEED of just SOMEONE! We ended up befriending two young girls whose mother was just ‘off’ she didn’t seem to grasp that kids actually need a parent to do more than simply put a roof over their heads and feed them fast food. We also ‘adopted’ a 11 year old boy whose Brother was involved in drugs, (which is why my ex met them) and his mother thought we would be able to help steer her youngest in the right direction. Unsure why SHE couldn’t, but we happily accepted. These children had never been allowed to do ANYTHING, I will forever cherish their reactions the first time we took them fishing or the first time they got an honest to goodness HOME COOKED MEAL. Thing is we were firm, but we showed them LOVE and I sometimes think we were the first ones to ever really love them unconditionally. It didn’t depend on their chores (which we did have them do when they stayed with us) or anything other than the fact that they were just THEMSELVES. George passed away last year just 21 days shy of his retirement. He had a HORRIBLE accident in his skid steer. It absolutely devastated those (now adult) kids. I honestly believe that those experiences will never leave me. I know that we changed their lives for the better. God bless you for being a light in those children’s lives. You could have been their very first experience with what true Christianity is. I do not feel we have long at all until we are all taken home. We need to be busy spreading the word.
Daniel, you have such a Good heart! Thank you for sharing your videos! I love seeing what goes on w/your Family & your Animals! & the lessons you teach your children & others. When there is a need, you stand up & fill it! Lives are touched & impacted, esp the children @ camp. Houston & your children are very fortunate to have you & DeJay as their parents who love them & instill Christian values! Seeds are planted by example & words that are spoken & of course Prayers! I’d say the 3 Ps should be Prayer, 🙏Patience, & Positivity! & the 3 Rs Respect, Responsibility & Resilience!
Thank you & God Bless…I like DeJay’s ‘Do your Best! I would add ‘God will do the Rest!’ 💥
You’re a good person Daniel. Glad y’all had a fun,& educational experience. You did your part by being there physically, emotionally,& spiritually. Unfortunately, our society is broken. The answer to fixing it, is beyond my comprehension. Thanks for sharing this content. Glad the dogs have homes,& owners. Technology is awesome sometimes. Have a great evening.💯👏🏾💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
Happy to know the dogs weren't abandoned and have there own homes. Hopefully the owners will be more responsible in the future.
Known to the police says it all.
Great video
God is good
You are exactly right.There are several children throughout America that don't have Father figures or role model parents.
You will be rewarded Daniel by the Almighty. For sure.
We enjoy every video.
Sad what is happening to both kids & animals now a days. Makes you truly appreciate what you have. Great video Daniel.
Happy Grandparents Day to all Grandmas and Grandpas there!!!🤗
We had that in PA when i was in 6th grade. I live in the mountains of PA and I was the best memory I have of school. Mine was about 35 years ago
Those boys are so lucky to have been able to spend 3 whole days with you. They will remember those days for the rest of their lives. I know you were such a good role model to them.
Daniel your an amazing dad and person. Don’t ever forget. You taught and showed those boys some respect in those 3 days you were with them. God bless you ❤️❤️
I hope the dogs will now stay home. The owners DO NOT DESERVE those beautiful dogs if they will not contain them and keep them safe. Yes I cried for those children--thank you Daniel for bringing it to attention. It is up to all of us to help care, love and raise those children, they need prayers and when we see it, do all we can to show them who we are in CHRIST and be the models all for GOD'S glory. So whatever can be done, we need to step it up.
And our elderly people !
There are so many hurting children...we can't fix them all . Just need to try to be a good influence when around them . breals my heart. Had tears right along with you. God Bless you for all you do. Kathy
I needed this as a child. I was on my own, after school, from First grade on. "Latch key kid".
I think you made a BIG impression on them in that 3 days of showing them that someone cares about them. It will make a lifetime impression of how it should be. They were blessed. ❤️
Hello Daniel
I’m 65 years old
I have thought about talking to you about this same topic. But didn’t feel comfortable talking to you about it tell now. I left home at 14 to get away from the abuse it was vary hard along the way. Two years ago I had PTSD from what I went through. I always look to people like you to learn from. Now the reason I watch you is because I love watching how you raise your kids. It is vary comforting to watch and your kids are vary luck to have a MOM AND DAD LIKE YOU! I still struggle but have come so far and have JESUS in my life has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. So never stop doing what you do cause there are kids and adults that will see what you are doing and it will help. Also I love that your not afraid to talk about JESUS ON YOUR CHANNEL.
Thanks for everything you do.
Love you family vary much.
God bless keep it up
Daniel you are an Amazing man. It was ment for you to be there. You Definitely left a good impression on that little boy. You are an amazing Dad. Keep up what you are doing. Have a great day.
@bing143bing I’m very sorry that your home life was an abusive one. I pray that you continue to get better. I think there needs to be more influencers like Daniel and the Arms family that people see instead of the crap on TV. Which I think is part of the problem. May God bless you.
You left alot of young minds with some good influncing. To some of these kids it may make a difference when their making choices and as parents of the future!
I’m better and will never give up. I always fought hard to to get wear I’m now but could have never made it without JESUS and people like the arms family. I went to talk to someone who could help me a few years ago and spelled my guts. Things that had happened when I was about 3 give or take a little. I don’t talk about it anymore but now I don’t feel the way I’d for so many years and made so many poor choices. I also found out when I was there talking I had PTSD. That explains the anger and distrust I had for people I had no friends because that was safe for me. I could go on but i will stop here. But I will say I am most thankful for JESUS IN MY LIFE AND THE PEOPLE I LET IN NOW.
God bless
Your compassion and your love is what I love about your channel. Still my number 1 channel. Love you Arms Family
That last part about the boy who wishes he had a dad like you, I started crying about as much as you did! I always love showing kids things about nature and just listening to them. I have none of my own, but more men need to take time to show kids they are loved.
Daniel you have a wonderful family. You are BLESSED to be able to afford to provide and be with them. I watch your channel everyday ❤
Oh Daniel Arms, you are a man with such a great soul, and a heart so full of good intentions, I have lost count f the times I have cried with you, for you and because of your caring loving actions. Thank you for being such an honest person .
Thank God for men like you Daniel who are teaching your children just what it takes to raise children who know what love is. So proud of you and the good example you put out there to all of your subscribers and those that watch your videos. So many parents are just trying to make a living and put food on the table but they are forgetting to give their children the time and love they desperately need! Your children are lucky to have you and DeeJay as role models and so are all of us, your subscribers. Thank you Daniel for being the type of man and father I wish all kids had. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hey Daniel, I really enjoy your channel. Thanks for being a great father and family man. Sharing your experience at the Goddard youth camp touched my heart. God works in mysterious ways, and who knows what God has in store for you. Maybe this is the beginning of something God wants you to be involved in. Allow God to speak to your heart and show you what he has for you.
I am an 86 year old man who with the help of a Christian wife raised two daughters who are Christians and my grandchildren are Christians as well. Most of the problems in the world today is the result of the breakdown in the home. May God use you in whatever way he sees fit.
Thank you Daniel 🙏🙏🙏🙏
That was a deep video. Thank you for being such an amazing persn Daniel. My Grandmoter was a teacher for 30+ years, she had many kids that did not have much, some came to school in gunny sacks due to their parents worked the cotton fields, they did not have money to buy clothes for their kids.
Grandma made clothes and would bring them to the houses, and she would bring food to them too. My Grandma was an amazing woman. I too am worried about the kids of today. Not enough being done nor resources shamefully not there for these kids and their homes. We have to take care of our children. ♥
Growing up my mom and aunt's dresses were made from flour sacks. This was during the early 50's when times was really hard for farmers.
What a lovely story to hear you tell. Your grandmother was a great person. There are so many good people still in the world. I pray that they will start to give to others in love and a godly heart. Thank you for sharing this with us. I bet you are a lot like your Grandma!
I am so glad you did what you did for the dogs. It hurt my heart to think you would consider shooting them. So glad it worked out well!❤
Daniel, the fact that those kids loved you should tell you that you are a great Dad and mentor! Houston is lucky to have you! There are a lot of fathers that don’t want to spend time with their kids and I totally agree that it’s a stinking shame! But men like you who show kids how life is supposed to be should be hailed as heroes! I’m so glad you went on the trip with Houston and you had a good time! Love and blessings from this old Bama girl!❤❤❤
Daniel- last two videos you have made, are some of best you ever made. I felt as if you are a dear friend of mine.
Following you working and completing chores is a perfect example of hard work pays off. You expressing your feeling about what you have learned about our youth, hopefully has enlightened all that have watched.
Don’t ever stop caring. You will find a way to help. Respectfully, Wally
One thing we learned from you is you sure have a compassionate heart! It really gets to you when you see kids that aren’t getting the love they need! Thank you for sharing this story! God bless you
Thanks Daniel for being the person you are. God bless the children everywhere and not just in Sulphur, OK.
I work in the medical field and I see this all the time. It’s so sad and like you said scary. I wish I knew how to fix it. Thanks for being real and sharing with us.
You are exactly right, Daniel! The family situation or lack of, is lost in most of society. It’s terribly sad and we need help. We all need God back in our lives. 🙏❤️
Daniel, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this experience with us. You are a great example to me, sir.
I am a retired schoolteacher. The last five years of my career nearly broke my heart, as I saw lonelier, abused kids.
I'm a retired teacher. This is a feeling that we deal with daily. Seeing kids not loved and mistreated. We feel helpless. I know how you felt.
Same with our elderly
I was born ambidextrous and dyslexic. I was deemed retarded. I was categorized a "blackbird". The teachers were abusive. I refused their designation, their abuse...!
As a caring observant adult, whenever you hangout with children, you always learn something 💜(retired early childhood education teacher)
Thank You, Daniel, for being the person you are. Trust me, you made a difference … those boys will remember you for the rest of their lives.
I went and spent the day with my 88 year old momma every time I spend the day with her I learn something. She is always talking about her childhood and I love being with her she teaches me so much. I feel like the youth of today could learn a lot sitting and listening to her.
You all did more for those boys during the camping trip than you’ll ever know! It’s something they will carry through for a very long time. You done good, Daniel. I’ve missed these talks. Good talk!!!
I know the joy and pain you experienced. Heartbreaking is a minor understatement. What hurt me the most was teenagers showing up at our home so they had a place to sleep...the amount of 17 -18 yrs olds locked out of their homes or kicked out permanently on the day of their 18th birthday was crazy. It broke my heart 💜. And any child that gets to spend time with you is definitely a blessing. Big hugs from this Mama bear.
I wish there were more parents like you out there Daniel. You are right. Thank you for being you !!!!
You really hit the point. Kids starving - not for food but Attention and acceptance, and love
Glad to hear the dog situation has been taken care of for now. Hopefully they’ll remain home.
What a great experience for all the children that were at the camp for the three days. There are children out there that need both parents in their life but it’s not always the way it is and it’s the children that are the ones that are suffering from it. You’re such a good dad to Houston and I know the boys at the camp were glad that you were in their cabin.
Keep doing what you are doing! Thanks for sharing your farm life with us! 💕
Your a great person Daniel ! Thanks for being there for those children , showing them fun and educational adventures ! I'm sure those ones appreciated it ! 😊
I grew up in church and there were a group of men, well I’ll mention their first names. Doug, Bill, Ken and Waylon. They were men like you Mr. Daniel, it makes all the difference in the world for men to step up and take a group of boys out camping, learning and having quality conversations which small conversations and guidance in just a brief moment in time had a big impact in my life. You know what? I’m 57 years old and still to this day I think about those great men I was fortunate to have in my life. I’m glad you stepped up and took time out of your life to spend with those boys💪
You made me cry when talking about the kids, unfortunately you are 100% correct. These children need all of us. Thank you being there for those boys, they will always remember the way you treated them, even if it was for only 3 days.
Bless you Daniel for being ‘Jesus with feet on’! As an 85 year old foster parent of 15+ babies & children, (when my own 3 children were under age six), I have never given up on praying for each of them, that they would find good loving homes in which to be placed. Later, working as an attendant in a juvenile hall, I saw the results of parental neglect in young teens there. We provided a God-centered home For our own+ a couple of foreign exchange students etc. We didn’t have many material things, but more than enough love to go around. Unfortunately ‘now a days’ foster parents in most places dare not mention faith, God etc. Thankfully, God‘s Word & love can be shown many ways besides the spoken word, & you just displayed that to these children! God bless you!
Oh Daniel. Thank you for telling all of us your story. Those boys will never forget you and this summer in camp. I pray every day for all our kids. This life is going to be very hard for them 🙏🙏🙏🙏 ❤️❤️❤️
As an educator you gave that kid an experience that he will cherish forever. Maybe have Houston invite him over, love on him. I gave one of my students my lunch because he was hungry. We need every person to bless others. Your light shines brighter when you light someone else’s candle. I follow both of you and what an inspiration you are to so many. I’d love the opportunity to met you both! I’m a teacher and these kids need us! They need love and to know we are there for them. Thanks for all you do!
Daniel, just an incredible story of good and heartbreaking but shows me what really needs our prayers. Thank you for the pillow fight, that will live in their memories. Might have been a same jester but a big event for some. I never volunteer my husband for anything but thank your bride she did that for you. Ty Sir for attending. Glad the dogs are back home, hopefully they will be taken better care of. ~ Texas
Daniel I’m glad you have the dogs situation sorted out. No truer words were spoken about our youth! They need us to teach us the ways! ❤️
It's evident that you got a blessing from the camp.❤️
Way to go Houston! ❤ what a blessing you both are. Just pray for them. God knows.
Those boys are so blessed by having you with them three days. I was a Counselor for 5 girls ages 9-10 in my home town. They all came from single parents or grandparents only households. You do what you can, when you can and yes, they are forgotten. Regardless of the situations
they faced each day at camp, the acting out became obvious when time to go home. They were " Latched" kids to any adult who showed them kindness, interaction, empathy, laughter and joyfullness. This all happened back in 1986, and has never gotten better.
Thank you for the reminder to love my own kids. I love them but I get distracted in my own life and just go by the motions of day to day and forget to focus some of that time and energy on them! Thank you for sharing!
Being there for kids is a huge contribution. My uncle took time away from his family to spend time with me after my Dad died. I was 10 years old at the time. That uncle just passed away a few months ago. He was in his 80s. What a positive impact he made in my life for all the years that passed in between. He loved me. That was huge. Being an example for kids who don't have positive role models in their lives can impact them in countless ways. Bless you, Daniel. Thanks for making yourself available to those children.
God bless you and your Family..If we had more dad's like you,Daniel, our kids would be much better..Just your caring and compassion means a lot..I hope those kids had a great time.God Bless America!! God Bless Our Children.
As someone who has spent over 26 years working in the education system, I've seen a lot. We can't fix it all, but it's important to not let that overwhelm us. We do what we can when we can with whom we can. You made a difference in those days. Please keep it up! You are needed. We all are, and we all need. May we fulfill the two greatest commands: Love God with all we have and love our neighbors as ourselves. Great video! Thank you!
Yes. The two greatest commandments. ❤
You made more of an impact on those boys than you will ever really know. Happy you were able to be with them if only for 3 days.
I used to be a counselor for a 4-H camp 4 days in the summer. I was in high school during that time, and boy did that open my eyes. I had little girls in my cabin that seemed to go through the same things as you described. Things weren't great at home for them. One girl had an issue with wetting her pants day and night, but we made sure we were discreet in talking to her and washing her clothes. On pick-up day, her dad showed up on a Harley to pick her up with all of her stuff and it broke my heart because she had to leave all of her arts and crafts items behind and cried because there was nowhere to put them. All because dad decided to show up on a motorcycle.. I cried listening to you talking about this and really made me think of my camp counselor days.
Sounds like you are off to a Great start to making a Change! Maybe invite some of those Kids to your homestead and show those kids your love and respect for your “pets”. Taking care of them and the Love you have!❤️
Daniel, you are a kind man to kids, animals and all. One can see how much you truly care. Thanks lfor caring and showing your compassion.
God bless those kids & you for being there for them!
Being a retired peace officer in a town you worked in must create some interesting situations. I'm sure your still connected to the people you served with. I'm sure this creates issues for you. Thank you for your service. The only bad part of your success is the loss of a great officer of your state needed. I'd have left too!
I have watched this video several times, you have so much compassion for those kids, it warms my heart and saddens me at the same time for those who are going without. Bless you Daniel.
These children just need for you and everyone to show them kind and loving attention. They crave it because they don't get it at home. I learned the hard way that I can't help them all but a kind word, a smile and a soft touch or hug gives these children so much more than you can ever imagine. They carry that with them. You did well and they will remember you.
Keep doing the best you can, Daniel! If enough Americans do that, then there's a good chance our youth will make it through.