Monday, July 27, 2015

Paul

My brother Paul has changed almost 180 degrees from the personality he was before his horrific car accident in 1986. If you look at his face now...there is age and battle scars however the biggest thing I and anyone who meets him notices is that he smiles and has a laugh full of energy and life! His TBI, although a severe acquired brain injury, opened him up. He laughs, jokes and shares his passions and isn't afraid to be honest if he doesn't like something or want something... in his life. I have learned so much about living in the present because of Paul.
He gets mad then in a matter of a minute or two he is over it. Period it is done and that is that. Of course his short term memory may play a small part, but having been with him throughout the past 20+ years he does remember incidents and occasions where he was unhappy or hurt or angry or sad. He simply chooses to not dwell on them.
What a lesson we mere mortals need to learn and learn well. Life is a true ‪#‎gift‬ and ‪#‎blessing‬. One we need to embrace and share with each other. Paul shares! He cares! He loves to meet and greet people, getting to know them and enjoying good fun over those things he enjoys such as the Montana Griz, Montana Lady Griz, Seattle Seahawks, Missoula Mavericks, Minnesota Vikings, his paintings, crafts, music and shows.
His TBI brought my shy older brother out of himself and now he shares himself, unconditionally, with all those whom he meets.
What and truly "Divine" and "Inspirational" man my brother is. May we give of ourselves as he gives. We will surely be in a better state and place if that happens.
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