Bro…

Hanging out with my brother doing things we used to love makes me speechless.

It is easy to focus on what we are “missing out” on, that only if Dhon is “better” we can enjoy things together. However, I have really focused on changing that mindset this year. I want my brother to experience everything he used to and so much new things both in his current condition and even again when he is able to participate even more.

So I have worked with his group home to coordinate some weekly outings for my brother. This week we went to Planet Fitness, Walmart and Buffalo Wild Wings. We used workout together, grocery shop together and smack on wings of course.

Being there with him doing things we used to love to do together was such a blessing. It reminded me of that brotherly bond we had before the accident and that I need to bring that into focus this year. He seemed to remember so many things at the gym. Gym equipment, exercises, we talked about fitness influencers he is interested in. At Walmart he smiled so bright at foods he used to really enjoy and remembered many of those foods and drinks. The TVs and smells were another experience for him. Just a wonderful blessed week.

Please continue to pray for outings and Dhon’s experiences back out in the community.