2xtreme to Believe
Can our youngest son ever come to grips with the death of his older brother, and have a life that is meaningful to him? As parents we question ourselves each and everyday how can we help Tim? Then along came John Davis and his 2xtreme program for young adult males trying to cope with life’s challenges. The love John has for all these young men are immeasurable. So when Tim was accepted into John’s group to go climb Mount Elbrus we were ecstatic for Tim, and at the same time wanting to hold on to him even tighter. At last it was time for the group to meet at Denver International Airport and send the boys on their way. Tim had a nervous smile upon his face and a look in his eyes I am ready for the challenge. We hugged and kissed him good-bye, at the same time trying to keep our spirits up. Its 12:30 in the morning and the phone rings; its Tim calling trying to convince us to talk with John and let him continue the climb. We asked why the need to talk with John? What is the problem? Tim explains he took his goggles off for a short time and now had a case of snow blindness. All this time Tim wanted to climb Mt. Elbrus for his brother; and now he has figured out he needed to do this for him, to find out who he really is. After speaking with John Tim’s health and safety was his first priority. The decision would be day to day as to whether Tim would complete the climb. How would this decision fair with Tim, and how would this set back be handled? A few days later we were able to talk with Tim and to our amazement he was extremely enthusiastic and on his way to the orphanage to play soccer. We thought to ourselves wow he must have completed the climb; instead he said no, but that it was ok he had found the true meaning of the trip. To challenge one’s physical ability, accept the consciences for his mistake in not wearing his goggles; and most of all is thankful for who he is and what he will become. A month since Tim’s returned is vastly approaching; and you might ask how this program has changed Tim. He walks with his head held high, a smile upon his face, love in his heart for all those in need; and most importantly believes life is worth living.
John… God Bless you and your family; our heart felt thanks,
Kevin & Debbie
Can our youngest son ever come to grips with the death of his older brother, and have a life that is meaningful to him? As parents we question ourselves each and everyday how can we help Tim? Then along came John Davis and his 2xtreme program for young adult males trying to cope with life’s challenges. The love John has for all these young men are immeasurable. So when Tim was accepted into John’s group to go climb Mount Elbrus we were ecstatic for Tim, and at the same time wanting to hold on to him even tighter. At last it was time for the group to meet at Denver International Airport and send the boys on their way. Tim had a nervous smile upon his face and a look in his eyes I am ready for the challenge. We hugged and kissed him good-bye, at the same time trying to keep our spirits up. Its 12:30 in the morning and the phone rings; its Tim calling trying to convince us to talk with John and let him continue the climb. We asked why the need to talk with John? What is the problem? Tim explains he took his goggles off for a short time and now had a case of snow blindness. All this time Tim wanted to climb Mt. Elbrus for his brother; and now he has figured out he needed to do this for him, to find out who he really is. After speaking with John Tim’s health and safety was his first priority. The decision would be day to day as to whether Tim would complete the climb. How would this decision fair with Tim, and how would this set back be handled? A few days later we were able to talk with Tim and to our amazement he was extremely enthusiastic and on his way to the orphanage to play soccer. We thought to ourselves wow he must have completed the climb; instead he said no, but that it was ok he had found the true meaning of the trip. To challenge one’s physical ability, accept the consciences for his mistake in not wearing his goggles; and most of all is thankful for who he is and what he will become. A month since Tim’s returned is vastly approaching; and you might ask how this program has changed Tim. He walks with his head held high, a smile upon his face, love in his heart for all those in need; and most importantly believes life is worth living.
John… God Bless you and your family; our heart felt thanks,
Kevin & Debbie