At the age of 7, Dawson lived in fear that he and his older brother Dalton wouldn’t get the chance to grow up together because they were floundering in foster care.
Adoption would be difficult because Dalton has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, is nonverbal, and a quadriplegic. Although several families were interested in Dawson, he was worried that finding a forever home could lead to separation.
Thankfully, with help from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and Florida parents Robbin and Steven, the boys are now together—and thriving.
When Dawson first arrived at his new Florida home, he was in second grade, yet had a reading level of a kindergartner. But with the love and security provided for him and his brother, the boy began to flourish.
“The light clicked, and it was game on,” said his mom. “He reached the honor roll for four straight semesters.”
Today, Robbin gushes that she couldn’t have asked for two better sons.
“Dawson is the person he is because he got the opportunity to keep his brother. It’s half of him—that’s his heart.”
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His brother’s medical problems have also inspired Dawson to dream of becoming a doctor, wanting to take care of people the way Dalton’s doctors did.
“There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for Dalton,” said his little brother. “I just love being with him.”
Steve and Robbin now have a handicap-accessible van and a new wheelchair for Dalton, and is currently working with local vendors to put in an accessible swimming pool.
“Dalton is the greatest gift I was ever given,” said Robbin, in a YouTube video by the Foundation. “He brings more joy, more love than any person I ever met.”
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What a beautiful example of selfless love by the mom, father, and especially brother Dawson.