Dillon's Head on a Stick

Several people have asked what they can send to Dillon at GYA. I say send your thoughts, your encouragement, your love, your wisdom, stories of your own struggles, and your sense of humor. Dillon can only receive letters and few pictures. I had been trying to think of a way I can make him feel at "home" since he has written saying that he is "home sick". So, I thought I would take him along with us when we go to fun places. I enlarged a picture of Dillon and mounted it to foam board then attached a stick to the back. I also made some signs so he would know that we are thinking of him at the very moment we are taking the pictures. This past Tuesday we went to San Francisco to celebrate Jessica's (Steve's daughter) birthday. I took the picture and signs and asked his kids to help me out with sending some fun and love to Dillon.'
In the picture below are all 3 of Steve's kids... Randy, Nick, Jessica, Sorme (Jessica's girlfriend), and Dillon (well, Dillon's head that is).
As you can see, it worked great. I have already sent these same pictures off to Dillon and he will hopefully get them tomorrow.
Make a goofy face for Dillon.....If this doesn't make him laugh I'm not sure what will!!

I even got a chance to join in the fun and send Dillon some love as well. I think this will be getting to him at a good time.

I received another letter from him today. It was short and direct.
"Mom, I don't have much time to write but I miss you and love you so much and am very home sick. I'm not doing this program for myself I'm doing it for my family, mainly you, Dad, and Kyle. Love You So Much. xoxo - Dillon"
I also heard that he send Dale, his mentor, a letter as well. His letters say that he is home sick and missing us but I still find hope in his words. Although he says he is doing the program for his family, I trust that this journey will show him different. He has already grown leaps and bounds in just 12 short days. I have never heard Dillon express himself with such emotion. I wish I could be there to hug him and comfort him, but I can't. I have to hold strong and know what a gift this is for us all.

Feel free to send pictures with your letters to Dillon. You can even have some fun like we did and add some flare to your photos. Have fun!!