he got a win

this is my brother tyler.

but he feels more like my son.

long story made short, i basically raised him.

he is now a senior in high school and plays defensive end on the varsity team at his high school.

this picture was taken two fridays ago when he scored the very first touchdown on the new football field during the homecoming game.

i cried.

i was so swept up in the moment of him making the touchdown.

seeing him get a win like that brought tears to my eyes.

it wasn't just him scoring that touchdown. it was him finally getting a win after two years of hearing of his struggles while he was living in a different state in a not so happy situation.

seeing him happy makes me want to soar. 

last night we were watching him play another amazing game.

after another great tackle he stood up and held his hand to his stomach and i could tell he was hurting.

after the game we met up and i saw his right hand. 

it was swollen and i knew it was broken just like his coaches did. 

deep down i am sure he knew too.

i prayed all friday that things would work out for tyler however they were supposed to.

he got a cast on, but he can still play if he feels comfortable playing.

i talked to him this morning and he didn't act like it was a set back for him.

he seemed content just watching the ohio state game with his aunt 

and having a short conversation with grace. 

him not letting his broken hand become a set back and him moving forward is a win itself.

"I can be changed by what happens to me, but i refuse to be reduced by it."

maya angelou