A letter to my brother has he and his family move to South Dakota (a loooong way from home) to follow his heart to minister to the Native Americans on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
December 20, 2012 – Happy 29th Birthday!
Matt -
Many stories that come to mind when I think of you - most usually end
with stitches staples and a trip to the emergency room. I don’t always recall the HOWs of each
incident but I do remember that no matter the severity of the injury you always
got up with a big grin, and a new battle wound to show off, and excitement for
the next time. You never let fear stop
you from experiencing new adventures and chasing after your dreams.
As you embark on these new adventures in your life I am sure that there
will be times you will face fears and struggles, cause as “they” say nothing
worthwhile is ever easy. Remember when these “monsters” are staring you
down to look inside yourself and find that little boy (who Jacob reminds me a
lot of) with a big grin, a grand idea, a love for the unknown and follow your
heart.
There are so many things I could say to you….. The older we all get the
more grateful I become of this massive family we are all blessed to be a part
of. There is something about knowing
that wherever we are in this great big world there are at least 11 (and
counting) people that have our back through the good, the bad, and the
ugly. No matter what the world throws at
us and what decisions we make in life we can always go “home” to find strength,
unfiltered truth, and unconditional love.
And now for the mushy stuff…. These words seem inadequate… but know that
I am proud of the boy you were, the man you are today, as well as the man you
are destined to become, you inspire me to be follow my heart even if it is to a
road less traveled and I love you.
“When
you chase a dream, you learn about yourself. You learn your capabilities and
limitations, and the value of hard work and persistence.” – Nicholas Sparks
Lisa
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