About 6 weeks ago, we started the process of getting
Connor paired with a Big Brother from the Big Brother/Big Sister
Program. Within two short weeks, he met his "Big", Jay. They were
instant buddies. They totally chatted it up at their first meeting and
left with a plan to see each other a few days later. They have spent
every Sunday afternoon together since. They've played disc golf,
basketball, racquetball, miniature golf, go-karting and grabbed bites
to eat. What a perfect match for Connor! He gets to do all those
athletic things he loves to do with a guy and not just mom. He's
looking forward to going hiking and fishing and other cool dude stuff.
All those activities are great but the real treat is seeing Connor's self-worth increasing. The kid has never had a problem with confidence but more of an internal feeling that he was UNchosen and abandoned by his dad. His Big chose him and is committed to spending one-on-one time with him, sharing mutual interests and exploring new adventures. The one thing Connor asked for was a man he could look up to, learn from and respect. Neither of us could have asked for a better role model for Connor. Jay is a veteran and continues to serve our country. For the kid who goes up to every person he sees in uniform, shakes their hand and says thank you (and buys them dinner!), Jay is his idol. He is laid-back and kind, committed and humble. Connor looks forward to seeing him every week. I look forward to watching their relationship grow and them forging a special bond. What a blessing along this journey!
~ still climbing mountains ~
All those activities are great but the real treat is seeing Connor's self-worth increasing. The kid has never had a problem with confidence but more of an internal feeling that he was UNchosen and abandoned by his dad. His Big chose him and is committed to spending one-on-one time with him, sharing mutual interests and exploring new adventures. The one thing Connor asked for was a man he could look up to, learn from and respect. Neither of us could have asked for a better role model for Connor. Jay is a veteran and continues to serve our country. For the kid who goes up to every person he sees in uniform, shakes their hand and says thank you (and buys them dinner!), Jay is his idol. He is laid-back and kind, committed and humble. Connor looks forward to seeing him every week. I look forward to watching their relationship grow and them forging a special bond. What a blessing along this journey!
~ still climbing mountains ~
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