This past Monday was a "Shocker". Last weekend I spent the weekend with my brother and he was being his normal fun loving self. 5 years ago he suffered a massive stroke, we were all so blessed to have him with us. A month after that horrible nightmare, Dan and Kelly had created life again, that following December our family was blessed with "Baby Jack".
The next few years were filled with many great milestones, Kelly graduated Nursing School, and created a beautiful home for him. She has been the perfect example of wife and mother. Keeping it together with a career and small children and caring for Dan is to be applauded. They have traveled to many exciting places, Nascar, Disney-Multiple times. The beach and the list goes on. They have lived a life rich and full. Dan has had the gift of being Mr. Mom.
On occasions my dad will come and be with the boys and love on my brother. My brother is so strong, you would never know he has struggled with a Stroke, He has never skipped a beat. Dan has never complained, he loves his family and our "Small" town. People from home, still rally together when one of their own is down. They gather the "family" of friends and reach out to help. We are lucky to have been raised in what I call my "Hick" Town. I say "Hick" with the most loving intention. It is where I grew up and still call "Home".
Last Monday he suffered another Stoke, we are all gathered around him. Continue lifting he and his family in prayer. It is touch and go and as Kelly says; a "balancing act". When we are headed one direction, naturally his body goes the other direction! Ugghhh...We are all patiently waiting for God and Dan to do the tough work we know they both can do. Friends show up and Dan is responsive and grateful. He tends to do better with short visits, but the love and caring makes him stronger. I pray that he continue to heal and return to his family and oursmall town USA...
Brother, rest well and heal your body. We all love you....
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