DJ works long hours. He doesn’t complain about life. He doesn’t let it drag him down. He keeps his head up high and sets a fine example for his kids and other people to follow. Life can be full of adversity, but rising above it and overcoming it only inspires others. DJ’s cousin, Andrew Tinker, is impressed with his family member’s resiliency and devotion to his children through thick and thin.
Tinker sees a man who loves his kids.
“He puts his children first and always first,” Tinker said. “DJ finds ways of enjoying time with his children. He brings them all over to different areas to fish and ride the tube. He takes pictures of them at soccer and makes montages on Facebook. Christmas is always special because he does his best to make them happy. He takes them sledding, sliding and skating during the break and visits family with them.”
DJ and his family are making the most of their time. They look forward to making more memories outdoors.
“We will keep on doing it no matter what happens,” DJ said. “The kids enjoy it and that is the main thing. Just seeing them smile and laugh when they catch a fish or go swimming off the boat, means everything to me. That helps me feel better.”