January 30, 2025
Two Brothers, One Game: A Special Moment 14 Years in the Making
This picture.
The older brother watching the younger brother play goalie.
Probably seems like nothing special.
But it is. It’s hugely special.
It’s a diagnosis of autism for the older one. The younger one learning alongside him.
It’s years of hard work and practice. It’s deep breaths and waiting patiently.
It’s noise and sound and cold.
It’s also a family, all together, watching a hockey game.
I don’t know a lot about autism. I am no expert.
I can’t tell you the mysteries of my son for sure. Nor can I always tell you they why or the how.
But I can tell you, that Cooper watched his younger brother intently for well over 30 minutes this afternoon. His eyes, glued on Sawyer.
And he waved to him. And used my phone to take dozens of photos of him too.
And it was wonderful.
Fourteen years to get to this photo.
Two brothers.
One on the ice. And one cheering him on.
Both accomplishments just as sweet.
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