A lot of times, people don't get to express how they feel about someone until its too late. This is part of my own personal project. I want to hear what people have to say about me, the good or the not so good. If its good, ill be grateful i made a positive impact. If it's not good- ill take it constructively and try to be better. :)
Be honest, share from your heart :)
This would mean very much to me. I read it all.
Michael- Older Brother
"My Brother Jason
Four days after we celebrated my daughter’s first birthday, my wife passed away at just 37 years old.
In that moment, my life changed forever.
I remember looking at my daughter and thinking about how unfair life could be. I didn’t know how I was going to move forward. I didn’t know what I would tell her when she got older. I felt a pain I didn’t even know was possible. I was a broken man, trying to figure out how to be a dad when I could barely hold myself together.
Through all of it, my brother Jason was there.
Jason is four years younger than me, but during the darkest time of my life, he became someone I leaned on more than I can explain. He made it a point to call me every morning just to make sure I was okay. Not because he had to, but because he wanted to.
He listened when I needed someone to listen. He supported me when I didn’t know how to support myself. And most importantly, he prayed with me.
There really aren’t words to explain how much that meant to me. When I felt like God was far away, Jason reminded me to keep praying. When I felt like I couldn’t take another step, he helped me take the next one.
That’s the kind of person my brother is.
He has spent so much of his life showing up for the people he loves, and i feel like he has love for everyone. He showed up for me when I was at my lowest, and he never asked for anything in return.
If you’ve ever been blessed to know Jason, then you know the kind of heart he has. If you’ve never met him, I hope you can understand from my story that he is the kind of person who shows up when life gets hard. He’s the kind of brother who calls every morning. The kind of friend who listens. The kind of man that believes in you when you're lost, hopeless, or stuck in life. The kind of person who prays with you when you don’t have the strength to pray for yourself.
Jay, I’m so proud to be your brother. You inspire in many ways and I’m so glad to have you in my life. Thank you for loving Mia so unconditionally. Most important to remind us about our faith. God is great.
You deserve all the support in the world brother. "
Michael L.
Nammy- Friend
"Jason has been a close friend for more than a decade. Honestly, not everyone is lucky enough to have a friend like him.
Jason is the kind of person who makes you believe things are going to be okay. He’s relentlessly positive, generous, and always there for the people he loves. He’s spent his life believing in others before they believed in themselves.
We’ve traveled the world together, shared countless laughs, unforgettable memories, and more than a few questionable decisions. Through it all, Jason has always encouraged me to take risks, pursue my dreams, and believe in myself.
That’s just who he is.
Jason has spent his life helping others—supporting his family, showing up for friends, organizing charity events, donating to people in need, and looking for ways to create opportunities for others. Giving back was never about recognition. It was simply part of who he was."
Nammy V.
Jason - Self
"You can do better. Keep doing Gods work. I'm proud of your growth. thank you for sticking to who you are. never change for anyone, unless its for your own good. Stay open minded, thats how you'll continue to learn and grow. I'm quite impressed of your accomplishments honestly. This cancer thing, it sucks. it really does. The whole scare and fear of all the worst. Probably the worst thing anyone wants to ever hear is " You've got Stage 4 Cancer." But you're holding strong through it. and I need you to keep holding, and believing in God and yourself. Do it for yourself and do it your loved ones and do it for others. Don't get comfortable. Don't give up. You've got alot more to do for this world. so whatever you do- always try to do better. The best gift you can give others is a better version of yourself. Keep pushing, rest when your body calls for it, push when you have the energy. I love you."