Fifteen years of bad decisions and drug abuse resulted in our 34 yr old son having a large stroke in late 2023. The brain damage left him with physical limitations and significant mental deficits – his ability to reason and control his thoughts, actions, and behavior was severely diminished. Sadly it also actually seemed to exacerbate his drug seeking behavior.
Although the doctors told us he would never be the same again, we were determined to TRY to give him a path to some semblance of a better life.
While on a soul-searching weekend filled with tears and prayer, we found Aaron online.
Although it was quite evident that ours was NOT the typical case for Aaron, he still agreed to take our son – our family, really – as his client.
Against overwhelming odds, Aaron spent two months one-on-one with our son 24×7, living in very difficult circumstances. The brain damage had left our son uncooperative, disrespectful, belligerent, even combative at times, but Aaron hung in through it all.
We were AMAZED at Aaron’s strength, character, dedication, resilience, and unwavering positivity – the man is incredible!
In the end, we all had to accept that the Drs were right. The stroke caused physiological damage to our son’s brain that simply cannot be overcome, so unfortunately our story does not have a happy ending.
But regardless of the fact that we all knew the odds were stacked strongly against a successful outcome, Aaron was still willing to try – and he never gave up. He worked with our son day & night, did everything humanly possible – and then some – and did it all with a positive attitude that was ALWAYS uplifting and inspiring.
He is a WARRIOR!
We are so thankful for Aaron and the efforts he made to help our son, he has our eternal gratitude – and will be our friend – for life.
THANK YOU AARON!!
I pray that God will continue to bless you, your family, and all those you care for!
