Giving Thanks: A Thanksgiving Message From Our Hearts at Ka-Hoon Campground
This year has tested us in ways we never expected. When Brent was injured and rushed into the ICU, spending a week undergoing emergency surgery, our world stopped. Doctors warned us that he might be headed to a rehab facility… and that he may never sing again.
But if there is one thing everyone knows about Brent, it’s that he doesn’t back down from a challenge. Just two days after surgery, he was singing again. While he still has obstacles ahead, his strength, determination, and passion have brought him nearly back to full singing power. His recovery has been nothing short of a blessing.
With Thanksgiving only days away, we want to take a moment to give our deepest gratitude to everyone who stood beside us through one of the hardest moments of our lives.
To our incredible neighbors who watched over our land, repaired our vehicles, made sure Anne got safely to work, and helped us with gas and food during the long hospital stay—thank you.
To my brother and his husband—thank you for helping our son fly down so he could be here with his dad when we needed him most.
To my parents and our neighbors—thank you for letting me fall apart when I needed to, for offering a shoulder to cry on, and for reminding me that we were not alone.
To our campers who stepped up to check other campers in, kept things running, and offered support—not just to us, but to one another—you are part of what makes Ka-Hoon truly special.
Although this chapter of our lives isn’t over and we still have challenges ahead, we want each and every one of you to know how much you mean to us. Your help, kindness, compassion, and love carried us through the darkest parts of this journey.
From our family, our crew, and everyone here at Ka-Hoon Campground and Plateau Hame de Colquhoun—
Thank you. Truly. Deeply. With all our hearts.
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2 Months After His Stroke—Brent Sings “Another Man’s Grave” & Proves Music Heals!
2-Month Stroke Recovery Update – Brent (aka Advocatus Diaboli)
It’s been two months since Brent, known to many as Advocatus Diaboli, experienced a life-altering series of strokes—three in total. After emergency surgery to repair the carotid artery in his neck and a long hospital stay, recovery has been slow but steady. We are filled with hope as each small milestone adds up to something powerful.
Brent can now grip objects with his hand again. He’s feeling more sensation and, along with it, more pain—especially in the shoulder. According to his doctor, that’s a normal part of healing. As the brain rewires and reconnects, it’s re-teaching the nerves what those signals mean. Unfortunately, because the strokes went undiagnosed for a period, his shoulder muscles atrophied. This caused it to start dislocating with certain movements. But with physical therapy (and soon occupational therapy), we expect pain to decrease and strength to return.
The road has been tough—physically and emotionally. Sleepless nights, trial-and-error exercises, and research-based movement routines have all become part of our daily rhythm. We discovered that lymphatic massages and simple exercises like thumb-to-finger touches helped Brent retrain his hand. Every small improvement is celebrated.
One thing that hasn’t changed? Brent’s passion for music.
Live performances have continued throughout his recovery—not just as art, but as therapy. They’re a source of connection, healing, and hope. Our shows are never about money—they’re about sharing joy, weirdness, and a love of community through music and storytelling.
Brent sang Amigo The Devil “Another Man’s Grave” two days after surgery—and again two months later. This emotional performance reflects not just his talent, but his resilience. You can watch that powerful moment below.
Follow Brent’s recovery journey and live performances through:
🎵 advocatusdiaboliandgrimleaferband.com
📺 YouTube
📘 Facebook
🎶 TikTok
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