Bruce Almighty.
Yes, he is deserving of this name, and I have no doubt you’d agree. It isn?t often I meet people like Bruce, people who shine so brightly and intensely that you can?t help but strive to live the best life possible after a moment of being around them. Bruce truly is one of a kind.
From the moment I met Bruce, I knew he was going to change the world. Over the course of the year, I got lucky enough to bond with Bruce in some pretty incredible ways. Chris and I may have been his rock at times?like after a bad weigh in, before his dad?s parole hearing, or when navigating him through his own personal struggles along the journey?but Bruce was our rock many times too. I can guarantee if you ask him about a time he will never forgot from this past year, he will tell you about the time (I?m laughing as I type this) that I went to pick him up from Matix?s football game (he was coaching). Little did Bruce know when he got in that car that he had entered a war zone. Chris and I had just gotten in the most ridiculous fight ever that ended in me kicking him out of the car and Chris running home 3 miles (to prove a point, of course). When Bruce got in the car, I had Chris on the phone via headset trying to make sure he was safe (but to still prove my point, lol).? I was trying to mask the fight that had just gone down with a newly softened tone. But before too long, and after a few words from Chris (that Bruce couldn?t hear), I was in tears and we were both using Bruce as our marital mediator. Oh my gosh? if it weren?t for Bruce knowing when to say the right things?or when not to say anything at all? we wouldn?t have patched it up so quickly.
While it wasn?t so funny then, it?s one of our favorite things to laugh about with Bruce now. Hahah?welcome to the Powell Pack, Bruce!
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Oh boy?to say the least, Bruce knows the ins and outs, the good and the bad, the highs and the lows of the Powell Pack. He loves us unconditionally just like he does everybody else, and I?ve never met a better example of someone who loves unconditionally in his life like Bruce does. This was demonstrated by the heart-wrenching speech he gave his dad during the parole hearing, and I wish each and every one of you could have been there to witness the emotion in the room that day.
There is so much of his story that couldn?t be told in last night?s episode, and so much of his amazingness that you weren’t able to see. You see, Bruce isn?t just a person, he is an experience! And these experiences filled his year with us, and no doubt will continue on with us for life. That being said, this isn?t the last time you?ll hear the name Bruce Almightly from my mouth.
Bruce, we love you like family. You were meant to live the life you are living?the tough times, the good times, the easy times, and the brutal times?and I firmly believe all of this happened for a reason. You are here to inspire, motivate, and bless this world, not only at this time in your young life, but for as long as you live. Chris and I know this.
We love you, Bruce.
Love,
Chris and Heidi
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28 Responses
Hi Heidi!
You have so many AWESOME blogs! But, I came across this post & I can’t agree more! Bruce is passionate, he’s dedicated, he truly cares, he’s no frills, & he’s transformed! I can see he was lucky to meet you both, & you both are so lucky to have met Bruce! It was meant to be!! 🙂 I want to thank you for all that you’ve passed onto & lite the fire in Bruce, because he’s doing it right! I just slipped off my plan for 5 days , but I’m back on track now thanks to Bruce’s words! That 5 days could have turned into a couple month ice cream bender! I’m truly believing again, & I’m also believing what Bruce, You, & Chris say: “We’re the ones doing the work!” Thank you!
Best wishes,
Wendy Rowe Feldman
Hi Heidi & guys,
Really thanks for your comments about me. I’ll be sharing my experiences on my blog
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Love you all!
I don’t usually post comments but I have to regarding this episode on Bruce. He is absolutely the most authentic, spirited, brave, awe-inspiring, motivational person I’ve ever seen. His story is one of courage and fortitude and I’ll never forget it. I could recognize the Bruce was someone special the moment I saw him in his episode. Truly transformational!
Some things, some people just stick in our hearts long after the moment. All of the EWL show transformations are inspiring and fun to watch, but Bruce’s life story and life journey was just so awesome. His giant heart, now filled with joy instead of pain, continues to make me smile. I’ll forever remember his courage and maturity during the moments of that parole hearing scene–unscripted, authentic and raw. Sweetest, most satisfying end to the story is that all of you are still so close, makes it even more authentic!!
You guys are all supercalifragilistic!
By far the best episode ever !!! His energy is contagious 🙂 Also, so very handsome he is.
My husband and I have watched the show for a long time. My husband has a military career that involves doing investigations on crimes filled with horrible things. He is a tough guy but he bawled through that entire episode! What an inspiration Bruce is and such a light in this world. While sometimes we think all we see is bad out there, we can be reminded that there is so much good too! Thank you and Chris for bringing out the good in the world and showing it on TV!