Love One Another: Daniel Mapu's Story

The story of Daniel and his brave struggle for life as written by his Mom one year after he was struck by two different vehicles while participating in an anti-drug rally in Hawaii in Aug 2003.

Daniel struggles to get better. He is bedridden and cannot speak, although he tries his very best to say words and communicate. Daniel is tube-fed through his stomach, and is taken care of daily by Mom and Grandma, who give their lives in service to him. They are true examples of unconditional love. No wonder it's said that "God couldn't be everywhere, so He created Mothers."

Video created by his friends Dallin & Tia at www.danielmapu.com

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[galileo55]

Thank you for sharing your story/family with the world. This video is a good reminder to cherish today with family. Never know what tomorrow will bring. Stay strong and GOD bless.

Tasi alofa,

A passer by

[mapuj]

Thank you for your kind words and blessing. Daniel is still hanging in there, and we cherish every minute with him. Fa'afetai tele lava for sharing your well-wishes.

[wis7dom]

I am so sorry, I thought Daniel was in Heaven but he is very much alive. My SINCERE apologies...sister, you and your family ARE in my prayers.

[mapuj]

No problem! We're glad he is here, continuing to fight. We pray for him daily and hope for the best. Thank you for your prayers too!

[pululefano]

daniel!

man! how do i start???

i have a brother in real life who is in the same situation as you are in now, his names Adam~ and i wish you the same health and strength as i would wish for him and know that with the church, we all understand that with god and an clear conscience of the Plan Of Salvation that we can be healed~

sending you much love and support daniel from the te'o clan and me Ima here in california~

e fai aso le ali'i, so dont give up!

WE LOVE YOU!

[mapuj]

Please give our best to your brother and let him know that right across the ocean he has a family praying and cheering for him too! Thanks for the message ... and for the love & support! Fa'afetai tele lava ...

[143tonga1]

Best wishes to you and your family and also Daniel I enjoyed your story Family & Love is very important. You open my eyes to what we have in life and it's not money, it's not material things it's each other family Ofa lahi atu. <3

[Imua2010]

What a touching tribute! Especially in the darkest moments of our lives, Heavenly Father is there to lift up our spirits. Best wishes to Daniel and the entire Mapu 'ohana.

[blacksheepgirl]

God bless you and your son. I thank God. He is a Great God! I'll pray a prayer for Daniel. :) God bless you. x

~Bsg HUGS

[sjholgie3]

Absolutely beautiful after such a traumatic accident. A mothers love is forever and unconditional. GOD BLESS DANIEL and ALL OF YOU.

[seidah1]

This same thing happened to my lil cousin not as severe damage but the trauma was the same he walks different now and he holds his and crooked and he is really silly now when he used to be a serious person now he says whatever is on his mind and is really goofy (I pray for all those with traumatic brain injuries Thanks for sharing Daniels story with us)

[haynhine]

What a beautiful tribute to Daniel! Love you Daniel, Aunty Anne, Uncle Simi and Mapu's!

[hKFale81]

This is truly memorable.

your words are truly spoken

thank you for making my day...

[kaimanakaai]

Wondeful video & very inspiring. A true appreciation for the priesthood & the power of Prayer & Love & family. A prayer for Daniel & the Mapu Family. ~Aloha~

[kaiariki1]

god Bless..xox

[galumalemana907]

AMEN! just shows how much Heavenly Father is mindful of your family still. May God continue to bless you and yours. "Families can be together forever".... never-the-less.

&might i add, that he is still one handsome kid(: