By Word of Mouth Musing and Things I Can’t Say are hosting a wonderful link up called The Story of My Bog. It is a wonderful opportunity for bloggers to share how they started their blogs.
My post is more of how my blog got its name, but I hope you will enjoy it anyway.
Once upon a time there lived a man named JDan Junior. He and his wife Hazel had lived a wonderful life. They had been blessed with five children. Three of the children were girls and two were boys. The oldest boy had been given his name, Joseph Daniel. He loved his name and hoped that someday his son would pass it on to his son.
Years went by. The three girls got married along with his younger son. Altogether they gave him nine grandchildren. There were seven girls and two boys in bunch. He loved each of the immensely. He doted on them and enjoyed sharing their accomplishments with all that would listen. He was the best GranDan he knew how to be, but deep in his heart he longed for his older son to get married and have a son. He knew this little boy would be given his name.
Years passed. JDan Junior’s oldest grandson was getting married. His youngest granddaughter was getting ready to start middle school. His oldest son was dating someone seriously, but would she be the one.
I was the someone JDaniel3 was dating back then. I went to the oldest grandson’s wedding not knowing if I was going to be the one, but I hoped I would be.
Seven months later I found I was the one and we got engaged. I think GranDan started to let the hope of a grandchild named after him flicker in his heart when Jdaniel3 announced our engagement.
After we had been married for a year, we called them with the news that we were expecting a baby. Both my in-laws were thrilled. Both wanted to know if we knew whether the baby would be a boy or girl. While they wanted us to have a healthy baby, I truly believe they were praying for a boy.
It didn’t take us long to find out that the baby was a boy. I knew as soon as we found out what the baby was we what his baby’s name was going to be. We had talked about it shortly after getting engaged. It was important to JDaniel3 to carry on the family name too.
It was so exciting to call my in-laws and tell them that Joseph Daniel the Fourth was going to arrive in the Spring. They had had a tough early fall. GranDan had had a stroke and for awhile the whole family worried he won’t recover.
My in-laws like to tease that it was the news of JDaniel4 that spurred him on. He truly was pleased.
When I decided to start a blog I knew I would be writing about was being a mom. But what should I call the blog. I love that my son’s name carries with it the heritage of three Jdaniels. I love that he carries on the legacy of many generations having a Joseph Daniel.
When it came time to type a name on the header I typed, the words that represent my role in the family legacy. I typed JDaniel4’s Mom.
Please stop by Things I Can’t Say or By My Mouth Musing to link up your blog story.
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
What a wonderful heritage his name carries (and the name of your blog too!)
myorii says
Aww, what a wonderful story about JDaniel’s name 🙂 It’s definitely a wonderful heritage to carry as Lisa said.
Majid Ali says
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Luisa Rodríguez says
That is such a beautiful story!!
Thanks for sharing!
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Crafty Housewife says
What a wonderful legacy to pass on, thank you for sharing. Thank you also for stopping by for my SITS day!
Sue says
What a fun idea, telling how your blog got its name. I had an idea the story was something like this.
I love family history! Your son has much to be proud of in his name. And so does your blog!!
=)
Jill says
That’s awesome! I love names that have family meaning.
Ticia says
What a wonderful story.
Raising a Happy Child says
This is a sweet story! How nice that you carried the name on.
Holly says
What a neat story! Such a cool story to share with your son!
Corinne says
that is a great story
Grumpy Grateful Mom says
It was so fun to hear your story. I love that he carries on the tradition.
Kristi @ Creative Connections for Kids says
I’ve wondered about the origin of your blog’s name; what a great story. 🙂
Ostriches Look Funny says
that’s so cool, I love hearing about how names originated, especially when they are family names.
By Word of Mouth Musings says
You gave me goosebumps with that story – how very special. So happy that you linked it up on the Why I Started my Blog meme – it was definitely a story to share!
Audrey's mom says
Even though I knew a little of this story hearing it all here is so wonderful. And the legacy of a name is so powerful. So happy that you shared this.
Jessica says
What a great story. Love the family history of the name.
Barbara says
Not only is your blog title beautiful but the story behind it has so much meaning! Your son is truly blessed to have such a strong legacy tied to his name!
Adrienne says
Talk about family legacy! That’s so wonderful that you get to be JDaniel4’s mom. It sounds like such an honor! I’m sure your family felt so blessed by the news.
Christine Siracusa says
It’s amazing how many things had to fall into place to bring that legacy to pass, isn’t it? Life is so crazy that way.
artsy_momma says
Interesting and great story! It’s so cool to carry on traditions 🙂
Deb Chitwood says
Lovely story! It was fascinating to find out the real story behind your blog title. I had always wondered what the significance of the 4 was. What a special way to name your blog! Deb @ LivingMontessoriNow.com
~ Noelle says
i love the reason!!
🙂
family name tradition is very important