This is why my husband and I volunteer for an organization called "Sleeps in Heavenly Peace". We build beds for kids who are sleeping on the floor. Our slogan is "no kid sleeps on the floor in my town". It breaks your heart to know how many kids have no bed to sleep in at night. We have chapters all across America, Canada. We always needs more volunteers as the need is truly great.

I was a school secretary for 30 years. There are a lot of hurting kids out there. No matter the student, I always gave them a warm smile and listened to their stories. Some kids just need someone who cares about them, even if it’s for a moment.

As a parent hearing you say that a child said he wasn’t loved just broke my heart. All children need love

Danial it breaks your heart....as well as I'm crying along with you, listening to your story. You may never know what happens to the boys in your room, but I guarantee they will never forget Mr. Arms on that camp trip. You have such a caring, God fearing, loving heart! Blessings!!!

Daniel you planted seeds with these boys they will never forget. You showed them how you love your son, and what a good Dad looks like. When they look back years from now they will remember and maybe they will find the Lord. I am always so proud of you.

I was one of those kids. GOD sent people like you into my life. Those seeds that were planted into my life have followed me into my adult life. Life was terrible at home but people like you showed me that there was a better life out there. THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR THOSE KIDS!!

Your statement, "we are failing our kids", is so true. It isn't just in the US. My kids were raised in Australia, and there is now an epidemic of kids stealing cars in Melobourne, and I now live in France near Paris, and recently kids were in the Paris streets burning cars and breaking store windows. It is not just in OK, CA, WA, IL. It is a world wide epidemic of parents not engaging with their kids and it is no different than the owner of those roaming dogs just allowing things to happen without responsibility.

For this very reason we have full custody of one of our grandchildren. Custody at 6 years old, he’s 15 now ! He’s happy , healthy, loving and a caring young man!

What you fail to realize is that you already made a difference. You were there. You showed up and provided guidance, structure and comfort. Why do you think you always had at least one glued to your side? It may have been brief BUT, those kids will never forget that pillow fight. Try not to carry the burden alone, you simply cannot . What you can do, you did in those 3 days. And imagine how proud Houston was to see and hear them with you knowing, that's my Dad and he's the best.

Daniel, you have a heart of gold! Don't ever lose it! ❤

That was a deep video. Thank you for being such an amazing persn Daniel. My Grandmoter was a teacher for 30+ years, she had many kids that did not have much, some came to school in gunny sacks due to their parents worked the cotton fields, they did not have money to buy clothes for their kids. Grandma made clothes and would bring them to the houses, and she would bring food to them too. My Grandma was an amazing woman. I too am worried about the kids of today. Not enough being done nor resources shamefully not there for these kids and their homes. We have to take care of our children. ♥

One thing we learned from you is you sure have a compassionate heart! It really gets to you when you see kids that aren’t getting the love they need! Thank you for sharing this story! God bless you

I say this with 100% sincerity, your example has taught me to be a better father, husband, friend. You have personally improved my life, and the people I have touched with your example. Just keep being you and others will follow. Thank you Arms family for being my family. And real men should act the way you do Daniel

❤ I agree. Crying tears for our children with you!

Thank God for men like you Daniel who are teaching your children just what it takes to raise children who know what love is. So proud of you and the good example you put out there to all of your subscribers and those that watch your videos. So many parents are just trying to make a living and put food on the table but they are forgetting to give their children the time and love they desperately need! Your children are lucky to have you and DeeJay as role models and so are all of us, your subscribers. Thank you Daniel for being the type of man and father I wish all kids had. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Yes Houston is fortunate to have you as a dad. ALL 3 of my kids had friends that didn't have a very good home life. They loved hanging out with our kids and at our house because we treated them like our kids. ❤❤❤❤❤

You hit it right on the nail. Our country is failing children!

Daniel as a retired teacher, these things you brought up with the kids is one of the hardest things for me. Countless tears have been shed, prayers, snacks kept in my room for students not getting enough to eat and anonymous gifts given. It is heart breaking. Too many folks don’t have any idea what these kids are going through. Hope and pray for those precious little souls and be a light for them whenever you can. Thank you for always helping others. God bless you.

I taught middle school kids for 40+ years and my schools had camp for 6th graders, a weeklong excursion each for 7th and 8th grades and I want you to know that I'm pretty sure those children learned a lot from you in terms of what love looks like being lived. God had you in just the right place and just maybe, by example, you brought a few closer to finding hope in prayer. You are amazing and I'm glad to be an Okie!

❤ Daniel, you are such a wonderful example of fatherhood.

The world needs more people like you showing our youth that someone cares. Prayers.

I know how these kids felt. I was raised in a domestic home. My mom left us. My little sister was still breastfeeding. My mother had no choice but to leave us there. Later we we’re taking to an older grandmother. She raised us. We used to have nothing to eat. I was a mom to my little. I used to milk a goat to feed my little sister. Sometimes I give her my meals so she won’t cry at night. I wish these kids a blessing. I will keep them in my prayers. I’m 59 now. I love every kids.

Man to Man and Dad to Dad you put a tear in my eyes and a lump in my throat with the truth that you're speaking here . Our children need and deserve the best we can possibly provide them in life

As an educator you gave that kid an experience that he will cherish forever. Maybe have Houston invite him over, love on him. I gave one of my students my lunch because he was hungry. We need every person to bless others. Your light shines brighter when you light someone else’s candle. I follow both of you and what an inspiration you are to so many. I’d love the opportunity to met you both! I’m a teacher and these kids need us! They need love and to know we are there for them. Thanks for all you do!

Oh Daniel - thank you for sharing your heart & the gut wrenching experience with the boys. Without a doubt they saw the light of Jesus in you. We need to pray for our youth as well as our country.

Happy to know the dogs weren't abandoned and have there own homes. Hopefully the owners will be more responsible in the future.

Daniel, you are so right. We are losing our kids. I don’t have a solution, only concerns. BTW I read Granger Smith’s book yesterday. What a witness that man is! I couldn’t put it down. Amazing!!

Happy Grandparents Day to all Grandmas and Grandpas there!!!🤗

Thank you, Daniel 🥰 It often surprises me just how much we can learn from children if we only stop and take the time to listen to them ❤ Have a lovely evening, Daniel 🥰🥰

You are 1000% right!!! I have dealt with this in Montana quite a bit. It is so disgusting that our youth are being left behind!

On the dog situation, hopefully your city/county/town has a leash law. Paying fines for several dogs for not abiding by the leash law might get the owner’s attention. Your experience on the camping trip with Houston I’m sure was eye-opening for most of the father & mother hosts. Giving those children 3 days of fun is an experience some of those children have never had. We don’t know what the children in our neighborhoods live through behind closed doors. The school staff/teachers see so much more and can only do so much to help. Houston and Emily are blessed.

Daniel, I can so relate to what you are talking about with kids being failed on so many levels. In our society, family, schools, etc. My hat is off to you being a Dad and really being involved with your children. So awesome you have been able to transition to being at home. More important today than ever! I was a stay a home mom….the one who worked in my daughter’s classroom, was the Girl Scout leader, helped and was involved in my daughter’s day to day….all through school. My husband works for a major chip manufacturer….he has traveled the world for work. We felt it was important to be there for our daughter. As a Girl Scout leader I experienced similar things over the years. Bless you and DeJay for stepping up and being there for your own kids…..and those you come across along the way. Lynn in AZ 🌵

When things are tough, the most important thing you can give is your time. You don't need to say anything, just be there.

It breaks your heart that so many kids growing up with nothing. What a wonderful example you were to those kids

Daniel, sounds like you've found your "ministry". Youth, family, outdoors....That 160 acres...Mill Creek Youth Camp. Share your faith. Help families. Help those babies that need love so much. You're a smart guy. Use your community resources, your training. Is it a HUGE commitment? Yes. With faith & trust in God. This could be the beginning of what you're truly meant to do 🙏❤

We need more families like the Arms. 💖

I grew up in a cold household. I worked a lot as an adult and raised my daughter with a lot of rules. I thought I had shown my daughter a lot of love, but now that she’s an adult she said she didn’t always feel that. My parents were not good parents, but because I was able to see other parents I tried to be better. Now my daughter teaches me how to be better. It’s a struggle to make ends meet and sometimes parents are working so much that they don’t realize they are emotionally absent. We are our brothers keeper. The families of today need prayer, love, compassion, and support.

Daniel, as an 80 year old Deacon in my church and a former Sunday School teacher, I know what you're talking about !! We need to rally round and help our young people in ALL things !! Thank you for your transparency and obvious love of the Lord. Keep it up and stay glued to the Word !! It's people like you and your family who need to continue to spread the good news and live by example !! BTW - Keep those videos coming !! They are needed !!

Oh Daniel. I love your honesty, even when it's hard. Could you invite your group of kids out for a saturday night camp at the creek and teach them fishing ? Or go see the deer ? Or just drive them around in your side-by-side and show them all your animals ? Deejay might have signed you up, but God put you there at the right place and the right time. Your kids are extremely lucky you're their Dad. Maybe some other kids could be extremely lucky to have you as a mentor. You've been a trooper, you've seen where kids can end up, maybe this is your path to change their path.

You hit the nail on the head. I work at a elementary school in Montana. I see what you seen on a daily basis. Our school district does backpack meals for over 30 kids each week. I also see the kids that are starving for attention. It is really hard to see this happening. My goal everyday is to reach out and touch 2 different kids a day and make a good impact on them. The smile that they get on there face is priceless. Great job for doing what you did in the kids life. Those kids are blessed for having you as there leader.

I hope you continue to volunteer every year for these kids. Because even a weekend can make a difference. I’m sure you already know this. I myself can’t think of a better Man for these young boys to learn from.😊

Daniel showing kids that there is someone who cares about them is so important. Giving them boundaries, helping them keep the rules and or consequences in a loving way is just as important. Today, I visited one of my former Girl Scouts from 20 years ago, and having her introduce me as an important person in her life to friends made my day! Every bit of my time that I shared for those 6 years was worth it!

There are so many hurting children...we can't fix them all . Just need to try to be a good influence when around them . breals my heart. Had tears right along with you. God Bless you for all you do. Kathy

Those boys are so lucky to have been able to spend 3 whole days with you. They will remember those days for the rest of their lives. I know you were such a good role model to them.

It’s not easy witnessing kids who don’t have it the best they should have. You’re a good person and maybe an inspiration to many others.

This is so on point Daniel! My Ex was a veteran police officer, someone he had a ‘gift’ for bumping into children who were in desperate NEED of just SOMEONE! We ended up befriending two young girls whose mother was just ‘off’ she didn’t seem to grasp that kids actually need a parent to do more than simply put a roof over their heads and feed them fast food. We also ‘adopted’ a 11 year old boy whose Brother was involved in drugs, (which is why my ex met them) and his mother thought we would be able to help steer her youngest in the right direction. Unsure why SHE couldn’t, but we happily accepted. These children had never been allowed to do ANYTHING, I will forever cherish their reactions the first time we took them fishing or the first time they got an honest to goodness HOME COOKED MEAL. Thing is we were firm, but we showed them LOVE and I sometimes think we were the first ones to ever really love them unconditionally. It didn’t depend on their chores (which we did have them do when they stayed with us) or anything other than the fact that they were just THEMSELVES. George passed away last year just 21 days shy of his retirement. He had a HORRIBLE accident in his skid steer. It absolutely devastated those (now adult) kids. I honestly believe that those experiences will never leave me. I know that we changed their lives for the better. God bless you for being a light in those children’s lives. You could have been their very first experience with what true Christianity is. I do not feel we have long at all until we are all taken home. We need to be busy spreading the word.

As a caring observant adult, whenever you hangout with children, you always learn something 💜(retired early childhood education teacher)

Sad what is happening to both kids & animals now a days. Makes you truly appreciate what you have. Great video Daniel.

I think you made a BIG impression on them in that 3 days of showing them that someone cares about them. It will make a lifetime impression of how it should be. They were blessed. ❤️

I work in the medical field and I see this all the time. It’s so sad and like you said scary. I wish I knew how to fix it. Thanks for being real and sharing with us.

A word of advise on grass fires. If it happens, a tractor pulling a moldboard plow can turn over the grass into the soil in a wide enough area to stop a fire. The fire has to jump the fire break. Nothing to burn when the grass is turned under.

I agree with your statement, with our country and many of the parents failing our children.

I hope the dogs will now stay home. The owners DO NOT DESERVE those beautiful dogs if they will not contain them and keep them safe. Yes I cried for those children--thank you Daniel for bringing it to attention. It is up to all of us to help care, love and raise those children, they need prayers and when we see it, do all we can to show them who we are in CHRIST and be the models all for GOD'S glory. So whatever can be done, we need to step it up.

That last part about the boy who wishes he had a dad like you, I started crying about as much as you did! I always love showing kids things about nature and just listening to them. I have none of my own, but more men need to take time to show kids they are loved.

Daniel, the fact that those kids loved you should tell you that you are a great Dad and mentor! Houston is lucky to have you! There are a lot of fathers that don’t want to spend time with their kids and I totally agree that it’s a stinking shame! But men like you who show kids how life is supposed to be should be hailed as heroes! I’m so glad you went on the trip with Houston and you had a good time! Love and blessings from this old Bama girl!❤❤❤

You’re a good person Daniel. Glad y’all had a fun,& educational experience. You did your part by being there physically, emotionally,& spiritually. Unfortunately, our society is broken. The answer to fixing it, is beyond my comprehension. Thanks for sharing this content. Glad the dogs have homes,& owners. Technology is awesome sometimes. Have a great evening.💯👏🏾💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

Your compassion and your love is what I love about your channel. Still my number 1 channel. Love you Arms Family

Daniel you have a wonderful family. You are BLESSED to be able to afford to provide and be with them. I watch your channel everyday ❤

You are exactly right, Daniel! The family situation or lack of, is lost in most of society. It’s terribly sad and we need help. We all need God back in our lives. 🙏❤️

Thanks Daniel for being the person you are. God bless the children everywhere and not just in Sulphur, OK.

I went and spent the day with my 88 year old momma every time I spend the day with her I learn something. She is always talking about her childhood and I love being with her she teaches me so much. I feel like the youth of today could learn a lot sitting and listening to her.

We had that in PA when i was in 6th grade. I live in the mountains of PA and I was the best memory I have of school. Mine was about 35 years ago

I am so glad you did what you did for the dogs. It hurt my heart to think you would consider shooting them. So glad it worked out well!❤

Yes, Daniel, I agree. I see this in Sunday School where the hurting children are seeking love and care. As a grandmother of 14, I'm setting an example of what a loving home should look like. My job as a grandmother is to pray, listen, and guide the Grands as they seek me for advice. Daniel, this is what you did for these boys watching from the sidelines. Daniel, you may be the only Godly man these boys have ever met. Believe me you made an impact on many lives. Thank you for being there

Oh Daniel Arms, you are a man with such a great soul, and a heart so full of good intentions, I have lost count f the times I have cried with you, for you and because of your caring loving actions. Thank you for being such an honest person .

I used to be a counselor for a 4-H camp 4 days in the summer. I was in high school during that time, and boy did that open my eyes. I had little girls in my cabin that seemed to go through the same things as you described. Things weren't great at home for them. One girl had an issue with wetting her pants day and night, but we made sure we were discreet in talking to her and washing her clothes. On pick-up day, her dad showed up on a Harley to pick her up with all of her stuff and it broke my heart because she had to leave all of her arts and crafts items behind and cried because there was nowhere to put them. All because dad decided to show up on a motorcycle.. I cried listening to you talking about this and really made me think of my camp counselor days.

Thank you for the reminder to love my own kids. I love them but I get distracted in my own life and just go by the motions of day to day and forget to focus some of that time and energy on them! Thank you for sharing!

Daniel- last two videos you have made, are some of best you ever made. I felt as if you are a dear friend of mine. Following you working and completing chores is a perfect example of hard work pays off. You expressing your feeling about what you have learned about our youth, hopefully has enlightened all that have watched. Don’t ever stop caring. You will find a way to help. Respectfully, Wally

You really hit the point. Kids starving - not for food but Attention and acceptance, and love

I needed this as a child. I was on my own, after school, from First grade on. "Latch key kid".

Daniel, just an incredible story of good and heartbreaking but shows me what really needs our prayers. Thank you for the pillow fight, that will live in their memories. Might have been a same jester but a big event for some. I never volunteer my husband for anything but thank your bride she did that for you. Ty Sir for attending. Glad the dogs are back home, hopefully they will be taken better care of. ~ Texas

Daniel your an amazing dad and person. Don’t ever forget. You taught and showed those boys some respect in those 3 days you were with them. God bless you ❤️❤️

Hello Daniel I’m 65 years old I have thought about talking to you about this same topic. But didn’t feel comfortable talking to you about it tell now. I left home at 14 to get away from the abuse it was vary hard along the way. Two years ago I had PTSD from what I went through. I always look to people like you to learn from. Now the reason I watch you is because I love watching how you raise your kids. It is vary comforting to watch and your kids are vary luck to have a MOM AND DAD LIKE YOU! I still struggle but have come so far and have JESUS in my life has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. So never stop doing what you do cause there are kids and adults that will see what you are doing and it will help. Also I love that your not afraid to talk about JESUS ON YOUR CHANNEL. Thanks for everything you do. Love you family vary much. God bless keep it up

Daniel I’m glad you have the dogs situation sorted out. No truer words were spoken about our youth! They need us to teach us the ways! ❤️

I have watched this video several times, you have so much compassion for those kids, it warms my heart and saddens me at the same time for those who are going without. Bless you Daniel.

Thank You, Daniel, for being the person you are. Trust me, you made a difference … those boys will remember you for the rest of their lives.

Daniel, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this experience with us. You are a great example to me, sir.

Daniel your so right about our children! You had me balling like a baby. For years I’ve called them the throwaway children. We need to do do better. As a church camp counselor for all ages and over 40 years it’s only getting more disheartening.

I grew up in church and there were a group of men, well I’ll mention their first names. Doug, Bill, Ken and Waylon. They were men like you Mr. Daniel, it makes all the difference in the world for men to step up and take a group of boys out camping, learning and having quality conversations which small conversations and guidance in just a brief moment in time had a big impact in my life. You know what? I’m 57 years old and still to this day I think about those great men I was fortunate to have in my life. I’m glad you stepped up and took time out of your life to spend with those boys💪

God bless those kids & you for being there for them!

I am a retired schoolteacher. The last five years of my career nearly broke my heart, as I saw lonelier, abused kids.

Thank you ! You warmed my heart today. Everybody say hi to a kid ask them how they are doing give them a hug ❤️👵🏻🙏

I know the joy and pain you experienced. Heartbreaking is a minor understatement. What hurt me the most was teenagers showing up at our home so they had a place to sleep...the amount of 17 -18 yrs olds locked out of their homes or kicked out permanently on the day of their 18th birthday was crazy. It broke my heart 💜. And any child that gets to spend time with you is definitely a blessing. Big hugs from this Mama bear.

It's evident that you got a blessing from the camp.❤️

Way to go Houston! ❤ what a blessing you both are. Just pray for them. God knows.

As a father, dude u hit the nail on the head, failing our kids is an understatement, destroying our kids is more accurate!!!! Ur a great guy and father my friend, and all we can do is help these kids as much as we can n praying with ur son or other kids is worth a million$!!! God Bless n stay safe guys!!!

We all need to work harder as a community for our future children!

I wondered what happen to the dogs, glad you were able to find a solution. Thanks for sharing, with the camp ect.

I'm a retired teacher. This is a feeling that we deal with daily. Seeing kids not loved and mistreated. We feel helpless. I know how you felt.

🙏🙏🙏 for the children who need more love. Daniel thank you for giving these kids a taste of what can be.

Daniel. I believe you have the perfect opportunity to mentor these kids. How about a monthly or bi-monthly weekend camp at Mill Creek. Teaching them how to fend for themselves. Teaching them skills they will never learn otherwise. How to use tools. How to build a fire and feed themselves. How to find resources. How to fish, grow a garden. DeJay could do the same at the house or her new retail place. The girls need as much skills learning as the boys. When my girls wanted a drivers license and a car, we taught them basic car maintenance and how to change a tire. Also taught them both how to drive stick shift. I told them your car may not be stick but if your with someone who does and they have an emergency, you have to know how. During these weekends I spoke about you could do some fellowship. The main focus would be self preservation. Learning respect and community. ❤ BTW I can just see the kids doing a community garden in you hi tunnel 😊

I wish there were more parents like you out there Daniel. You are right. Thank you for being you !!!!

You made more of an impact on those boys than you will ever really know. Happy you were able to be with them if only for 3 days.

Those boys are so blessed by having you with them three days. I was a Counselor for 5 girls ages 9-10 in my home town. They all came from single parents or grandparents only households. You do what you can, when you can and yes, they are forgotten. Regardless of the situations they faced each day at camp, the acting out became obvious when time to go home. They were " Latched" kids to any adult who showed them kindness, interaction, empathy, laughter and joyfullness. This all happened back in 1986, and has never gotten better.

Daniel, thank you for that. I see that there are more out there that are concerned about our children today. THANK YOU SO MUCH For sharing that with us. God Bless you and your family.

Thank you so very much for sharing this tender story with all of us. It means so much to most of us out here ❤🙏🏾

God bless you and your Family..If we had more dad's like you,Daniel, our kids would be much better..Just your caring and compassion means a lot..I hope those kids had a great time.God Bless America!! God Bless Our Children.

What a great guy you are, so impressed! Prayers for our youth. 🥰✌🏼🇺🇸

I'm 74 now, & so agree with you. I ask God if only every child could only grow up in a great Christian family with the wonderful parents I had growing up. Of course like the dogs, we live in an imperfect world where every human child & unwanted uncared for pet will not have the best love & care we give ours. Yes, we are losing & only prayer is our answer for now. You & Dejay raise my hopes by your example of parents like mine. Thank you for sharing my feelings & prayers.

These children just need for you and everyone to show them kind and loving attention. They crave it because they don't get it at home. I learned the hard way that I can't help them all but a kind word, a smile and a soft touch or hug gives these children so much more than you can ever imagine. They carry that with them. You did well and they will remember you.