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“Snapshot” Bailey

it only takes a spark to ignite a passion from within. It may smolder or it may burn... until that brother’s passion comes in contact with another brother with that same fire inside another brother with that same fire inside. They share a common bond and their fire, each small in the beginning, begins to burn brighter as their brotherhood and bond ignites other brothers. That fire can last as long as there is fuel which attracts more brothers. The benefits of fire are basic and have been since the dawn of time, exactly as the benefits of brotherhood. Fire is light, fire is warmth, fire is protection, fire can be an incredible weapon but fire can also guide us as we explore. Fire can be a marker of where we have been and where we might go, and fire is to be respected. Each of us brothers has a fire burning inside and what a glory it is to see when a band of brothers unite... whatever the reason! I understand a bit better now why the Hebrew definition of “brotherhood” is fireplace. It only takes one Brother to start a fire but it takes the passion, care, and respect of a band of brothers to keep that fire alive and burning. It is a different meaning that I didn’t expect to find...but I’m glad that I did because the relevance is amazing. A brother will never leave another brother behind in situations or in life as long as that brotherhood is kindled, stirred, respected, and cared for. Each brother is unique in his passion and talents and has something worth contributing to the fireplace of “brotherhood”. That is my new definition of brotherhood...what do your brothers mean to you? We may already be close brothers or we may be brothers that have yet to meet but regardless, we share a oneness in this fireplace of brotherhood so let’s all look out for each other and remember that we are ALL brothers!!! Thank you for reading, my brother!

Above: My brothers Fisher, Jason, and Michael at Tippett’s Mill

Above: “New and used”, my brother Linwood and I go to the same Barber, LOL!

Above: Enjoying some “Sisterhood” in Wayne County! Left: My Brother Daniel (Wahoo) catching a dream

Above: Me and my brothers riding together to Richmond County, NC

Above: My brothers and sisters coming together for me after my surgery.

Above: Brady, me, and Jason at Tippett’s Mill in Zebulon, NC

Above: My brothers in Wayne County enjoying some cold beverages on a cool night in the swing!