This episode is a rebroadcast of a beloved conversation with Daniel Ranson, dedicated to his daughter, Ella Marie Ranson. Ella lived for 20 short months with her parents and three older siblings. She brought joy, laughter, excitement, and optimism into their lives. In this episode, Daniel shares his feelings about Ella’s passing and the hope that the gospel provides. Ella passed away from pneumonia on February 10, 2016.

Daniel grew up in Riverside, California, where he was first introduced to missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is a CODA, or child of deaf adults, and his first language was American Sign Language. After joining the church at the age of 12, he moved in with a family from his branch who welcomed him as one of their own.

He served a mission in the Idaho Pocatello Mission and was introduced to the campus of Ricks College, now BYU-Idaho. While on campus, Daniel felt eager to attend the university, which he did after his mission. On his first day as a student, he met Sarah. Seven months later, they were married in the Salt Lake Temple. Daniel and Sarah are proud parents of eight wonderful children.

Besides his work in accounting, Daniel shares family responsibilities with Sarah, including their kids' music lessons, sporting events, campouts, and regularly shooting hoops in the driveway. Listen to hear Daniel's remarkable journey to find God and family.

Finding Personal Peace, Henry B. Eyring