Derrick's Foundation...

Hi.... Many of people have talked to me recently about ways they can help out, so I wanted to update everyone on what is going on. After the first of the year, I will be setting up a non profit organization which will take a little time to get processed out. In the meantime I will be working with other organizations and doing fundraisers in Derrick's name. My friends are having a beef and beer benefit in Philadelphia at the end of January and I will provide more information as I have it. the money raised for this will go towards purchasing chemo ducks for cancer patients. These ducks are for children to help show them the kinds of treatment they will be undergoing. they are an amazing tool. I just wanted to let people know to keep checking here for updates, until I have Derrick's website up and running. Once again, thank you everyone for everything. I can't say enough about the friends and family that we all have. I hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday.


- Mindy

Thank You

I just wanted to take the time to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart. The support that Derrick and I, and our families received was remarkable. All the cards, prayers, phone calls, and meals really helped to boost all our spirits when we needed it. Also, thank you to all who participated in and attended Derrick's beautiful service yesterday. I know Derrick was smiling down on all of us and was thrilled with the turnout, the kind words spoken about him, and the beautiful music that was shared. I am so glad that Derrick was able to touch so many people with his unwavering spirit and courageous attitude. He was a true example of how we should live our lives. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't angry about his passing, but I quickly try to remind myself how blessed Derrick and I were to have the time we had together. I truly believe what I said yesterday that life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. Derrick filled my life with enough memories to last forever and enough love to carry me on for years. He provided me the strength I needed to make it through the past 10 months, and especially the past couple of days. And for this I am thankful to him. My Diggy was a blessing and miracle that God placed in my life. He has made me a better person and he will always have my heart. I only hope that Derrick will continue to inspire others to love completely and live fully. Since I have been Derrick's voice for the past 10 months, I thought I'd be his voice again and remind you all to keep a positive attitude, help others, and count your blessings. I wish the absolute best to all the loyal blog readers, family, and friends of Derrick. A special thanks to Donna, Jim, and Marcy for all their love and support, and accepting me into their beautiful family. Please feel free to keep in touch at: Mindy Dull 421 Market Street Apt.3 Lewisburg, Pa 17837

- Some men leave their mark on the world by the way they live and the difference they make in the lives they touch.

-Baby since the day you came into my life
You made me realize that we were born to fly
You showed me everyday new possibilities
You proved my fantasies of love could really be

Let's go to a place only lovers go
To a spot that we've never known
To the top of the clouds we're floating away yeah
Ooh this feels so crazy
Oh this love is blazing
Baby we're so high
Walking on cloud 9

You've got me up so high
My shoes are scraping the sky
You've got me up so high
My shoes are scraping the sky

Maybe later we can go up to the moon
Or sail among the stars before the night is through
And when morning comes we'll see the sun is not so far
And we can't get much closer to God than where we are

We'll go to a place only lovers go
To a spot that we've never known
To the top of the clouds we're floating away yeah
Ooh this feels so crazy
Oh this love is blazing
Baby we're so high
Walking on cloud 9
-John legend

I love you Derrick...

Quick Announcement

For all our great friends, family, and loyal blog readers, we wanted to provide you with the information for Derrick's services.

Tuesday, December 9, there will be a viewing from 6-8pm

Wednesday, December 10, there will be a viewing from 10-11am and the funeral service will begin at 11am.

All of the services will be held at Ephrata First United Methodist Church on 68 N. Church St. in Ephrata.

Following the service, there will be a brief gathering for refreshments, but the details are to be determined.

Peace in Heaven

Today, December 6th 2008, around 11am, Derrick moved on to live an eternal life with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He passed away peacefully in his bed, holding his wife in his arms and surrounded by his closest friends and family. We were wishing for the miracle of a cure, but instead we were treated to the miracle of Derrick and Mindy's true courage, true strength, true mightiness, and true faith. Derrick and Mindy taught us so much in the last 10 months and are an example of true love in God's eyes. Derrick will always be my big brother and it was an inspiration to see him battle leukemia with all of his heart, with all of his strength, and to never once consider complaining about what he was enduring day in and day out. He reminded us of the important things in life and how much we should cherish our loved ones and remind them of it every day. Our family and friends continue to be a foundation of strength for us and we are so thankful for these people in our lives. We are thankful that God blessed Derrick with such a beautiful, caring, selfless bride who never left his side. Most of all, we are thankful that Derrick is in Heaven, free from all of the struggle and hurt that he endured here on earth throughout his battle with leukemia.

like Jimmy V said,
"cancer can take away all my physical abilities, it cannot touch my mind, it cannot touch my heart, and it cannot touch my soul, and those three things are going to carry on forever"

John 16:22
So with you: now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy