tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58008942393118439002011-04-21T17:26:15.895-06:00Ryan & Misty Ogden FamilyThe Ogden Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755354057218302128noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800894239311843900.post-45411160424232700802008-06-19T15:44:00.001-06:002008-12-09T15:36:05.275-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SGX8g2WqJ4c/SFqyd_BpfkI/AAAAAAAAADM/fyeE0DJHya4/s1600-h/dad.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213675746839068226" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 156px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 233px" height="238" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SGX8g2WqJ4c/SFqyd_BpfkI/AAAAAAAAADM/fyeE0DJHya4/s320/dad.jpg" width="164" border="0" /></a>Darrell Dean Ogden, Ryan's dad, passed away on June 7, 2008. It was a day that was filled with great sorrow yet great joy. Unfortunately those of us he left behind felt more of the sorrow. However, I am sure that it was joyous for Darrell as he reunited with his loved ones that had passed before him. He had been suffering sometime with prostate cancer, heart disease, and finally respitory failure. Darrell was an incredible man who touched the life of so many people. He was one of these men who when you were around him you felt his love for his Savior. And he truely lived each day to be more Christ like. He was a very humle and kind man. He knew all his neighbors and they all adored him. He was always positive and happy. Whenever you asked him how he was feeling he always replied "I'm fine" or "today is a good day".<br />Darrell was a wonderful influence on his familly. I have always said to Ryan if I could pick one person you could be more like it would be your dad. And I know Ryan felt that way too. He was Ryan's "Best Buddy" and he often told the nurses taking care of him that. He was a great example to Ryan in so many aspects of life. Church, work, family, GOLFING, and FISHING. He always encouraged us to be the best we could be yet loved us unconditionally in our short comings. He has been a wonderful example also for my boys of how to be a strong man, who has great faith in his Heavenly Father. He was guided often by the spirit. And rejoiced when his children and grand-children did the same. He was so proud of all of his family. The last time that Noah saw Grandpa Darrell was at his baseball game. He was so proud of Noah. And in one of the last conversations Darrell had with Ryan he reminded him how special he and all of our children were. He was a great example to me. There is no doubt in my mind that Darrell loved the gospel and understood the purpose of being here. He knew that many sacrifices were given for us to live our lives as we do. I can't imagine him ever doubting anything with his Heavenly Father. He had great faith in him. While at the hospital one of the High Priests in the ward asked during class "How many of you are ready to meet our Savior today?" The classroom was quiet til Darrell raised his hands and said it would be a glorious day! And I am sure it was. He was also an example of kindess and giving of yourself. He was always willing to help anyone however he could. It didn't matter who you were or weren't. You were his friend and he held that dear.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SGX8g2WqJ4c/SFq2wAj0ETI/AAAAAAAAADc/piLplnEpakA/s1600-h/grandpaandTrey.jpg"></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SGX8g2WqJ4c/SFq2wAj0ETI/AAAAAAAAADc/piLplnEpakA/s1600-h/grandpaandTrey.jpg"></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213681352790533330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 167px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="90" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SGX8g2WqJ4c/SFq3kS0oZNI/AAAAAAAAADk/T1ODJrZ_lrg/s320/grandpaandTrey.jpg" width="223" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SGX8g2WqJ4c/SFq2wAj0ETI/AAAAAAAAADc/piLplnEpakA/s1600-h/grandpaandTrey.jpg"></a><br />I know that there will always be a void there without his presence. Especially for Connie, his true love. We will all greatly miss him. Hopefully, we can just remember the examples of his love and seek to be more like him. I love you Dad! I miss you so much!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5800894239311843900-4541116042423270080?l=theoggiebloggie.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Ogden Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755354057218302128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800894239311843900.post-51181977389897461212008-06-19T14:02:00.001-06:002008-06-19T14:07:25.323-06:00I figured we needed to keep up with the times and have our Ogden blog page like everyone else. Ryan and I are so fortunate to have these 4 amazing kids. Although at home is just the 3 little boys. 4 if you count the BIG ONE I married. He is definitely a kid at heart. But that is why I fell in love with him. It seems that it took way too long to get this family started but through lots of prayers our 3 boys have become our little miracles. I have been blessed. Now we don't know what life would be like without the 3 TAZ DEVILS in our home. I enjoy being a working "Soccer/Baseball Mom". I love to watch and cheer on the sidelines. Rye is the soccer coach. The boys keep us busy ALL THE TIME. If one hasn't thought of it, they all have. 4 wheelin' is one of our favorite things to do. It makes me laugh that the boys are amazed that their mom can ride a motorcycle "SOOO Good" and did since she was little. Ryan and I love to TIVO our favorite TV shows LOST and Survivor. When the boys are all tucked in bed and quiet(ha ha ha) we watch the shows together and debating whats going to happen. We love music. It is not uncommon to see all of us dancing and singing around the house.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5800894239311843900-5118197738989746121?l=theoggiebloggie.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Ogden Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755354057218302128noreply@blogger.com0