Many of you have been following our family adventures for a few years now. Thank you for being part of our virtual village. 🙏🏻 I’ve been thinking a lot lately that it was kind of sad we hadn’t made more of an effort to connect. It feels like a bit of a loss that there was all this collective wisdom, and all I had been showing the kids are sports bloopers and goofy AI generated videos.

So I decided to just ask the question – who are you and what matters most to you? What is that secret ingredient that brings your life purpose, meaning, and joy? I feel like if social media had more of these safe spaces for empowering messages, we could maybe find more common ground – rather than being pushed apart by politics and extremism.

We try to gather the kids up at least once a week to check in and see how they are all doing, and to share some sort of inspirational story or message. So please, please share so we can read your comments to the kids. Thank you for taking a second to share. 💕

#BridgerWalker #bridger #BridgerWeight #Ingredientsoflife #messagetotheworld #OneMessage #WhatWereYouMadeFor

“I’VE LEARNED THAT PEOPLE WILL FORGET WHAT YOU SAID, PEOPLE WILL FORGET WHAT YOU DID, BUT PEOPLE WILL NEVER FORGET HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL.”
– MAYA ANGELOU

I personally believe a child needs three things to learn and grow: (1) to be challenged; (2) to have a safe environment to fail, explore, and do their best; and (3) to have a friend or mentor encouraging them.

With that in mind, I can never thank Kru @bryan_dobler and @phuketmuaythai enough for being the perfect teachers. And to have @enriko_the_hurricane_kehl as a special guest instructor our second day way unforgettable. It’s funny how sometimes you meet people who feel like family you just hadn’t met yet. Unfortunately our luggage wasn’t big enough to bring the gym home with us.

And thank you again to @wbcmuaythai and @tourismthailand for this once in a lifetime experience.

#bridgerwalker #phuketmuaythai #phuket #adventurevacation #muaythaisummercamp #confidentkids #selfdefenseforkids

Bridger on the news!!!! 🤩 Please watch to the end since it takes a little for Bridger to warm up. It is amazing to me how much he has grown and matured.

Bridger and Teila were invited to talk to @goodthingsutah and @niceadegering about his recovery, our new book illustrated by the amazing @angelofrance, and some of our family’s favorite things like the World Boxing Council (@wbcboxing @wbcmoro @wbc_usa @wbcmuaythai @cvt_boxing @josejasbox) and Bridger’s recent trip to Thailand (@tourismthailand). And thank you again to @shield_labs for the amazing custom Thor’s hammer.

Even though Bridger has some new orthodontics that makes it harder to talk – I think he did incredible!!! And proud husband moment – isn’t @teilawalker just glowing and absolutely amazing!!!!

If you are in Utah – please swing by their book signing in American Fork Saturday evening at Hideaway Books from 6:00 to 8:00.

#BridgerWalker #BridgerStrong #YouCanBeAHero #GoodThingsUtah #KidsBook #WorldBoxingCouncil #DogBite #tragedytotriumph #KidNews

Book Release Live Reveal.

Wanted to share this perfect little moment that just makes me so grateful to be a father. Even though life is full of difficulties and sacrifice, it would be tragic to let those things make us miss when heaven does shine through. #bridgerwalker #phuketsunset #dieterfuchtdorf #tapestryoflife #fathergoals #familygoals #amazingthailand

For those who need translation of captions:
[D]on’t close your eyes and hearts to the simple and elegant beauties of each day’s ordinary moments that make up a rich, well-lived life.

The happiest people I know are not those who find their golden ticket; they are those who, while in pursuit of worthy goals, discover and treasure the beauty and sweetness of the everyday moments. They are the ones who, thread by daily thread, weave a tapestry of gratitude and wonder throughout their lives. These are they who are truly happy.

We just got back from Thailand 🇹🇭 and had an amazing time! The boys are always up for an adventure! Thailand lived up to its reputation as a land of delicious food, wonderful people, dreamlike landscapes, and so many smiles. Thank you so much to @tourismthailand and @wbcmuaythai for inviting the family to participate in the Amazing Muay Thai summer camp. #amazingthailand #wbcmuaythai #bridgerwalker #tourismauthorityofthailand #muaythaisummercamp #muaythaitraining #beautifulbeaches #jamesbondisland

We were initially anxious at the idea of taking the boys to Thailand 🇹🇭 with no prior experience. We really didn’t know what to expect. The boys were especially nervous! All that changed the second they stepped into the gym @superbon.trainingcamp.

The boys were first greeted by the current Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion, Superbon Singha Mawynn (@superbon_banchamek). The trainers were all amazing, but @krujeng_ was incredible with the kids. He spent a lot of time with each boy making sure they were learning and having fun! The boys smiles speak for themselves.

We will continue to share throughout the trip as we have time. Thank you so much to @wbcmuaythai @wbcmuaythaiyouthcares and @tourismthailand for inviting us on this incredible adventure!

#MuayThaiForBeginners, #kickboxingkids, #MuayThaiTraining, #AmazingThailand, #FitnessandFun, #BridgerWalker, #BridgerStrong, #Superbon, #MuayThaiInspiration

There is something special about seeing a dream slowly become a reality. We are so grateful for the time, energy, patience, heart, soul, skill, and love he’s shown our family. It is humbling to us that this journey started as an act of kindness from a complete stranger who wanted to cheer up a little boy on the other side of the world. 🇧🇷 Obrigadão meu irmão, @angelofrance! Abraços. #bridgerwalker #kidsbook #illustrationartists #newrelease #youcanbeahero #newauthors #picturebook #topnewrelease #goodfrombad

You guys!!!!!! 🥺 Thank you. Sincerely, thank you so very much. We are humbled and feel so loved. In speaking with our publisher (@joshwalkerauthor) and friends who are authors, it is almost unheard of to even make the Amazon rankings during a presale. Because of your support, You Can Be a Hero is now ranked high in a number of categories and is a number one top new release in one category!!!!! We weren’t planning on doing any giveaways this early because we only have a few copies, but we want to celebrate. To enter, please like this reel and tag two friends who you think might enjoy the book. Tomorrow night (July 11th) we will pick five (5) people to receive one of our pre-release copies, signed by @teilawalker, @robertwalker307, and all the kids. The winners will be sent their copies weeks before the book is released! We will pick one additional winner from those that share this reel and tag Teila and Robert. Again, thank you so so very much. 🙏🏻 #BridgerWalker #kidsbookrecommendations #bookrelease #newkidsbook #youcanbeahero #picturebook #giveaway #childrensbook

As promised, we have something we have been so excited to share! It has been really hard over the last couple years to keep this a secret.

Ever since Bridger’s heroic actions exactly four years ago, we have been discussing with our children “What makes a hero?” Is it always a great big act or sacrifice – or can heroes be found in normal everyday people? This book is a result of those discussions.

For most people, their heroes are found in seemingly small acts. A true hero does the little things every day because nobody’s life is defined by a single act – for good or bad. Even if it is hard or scary, a hero just keeps showing up and doing their best.

The book is dedicated to all of you – our heroes. Those that went out of their way to make a small boy in Wyoming feel so very important during the trial of his life. We sincerely love you all.

And to continue the giving – 10% of the net profit of all sales will go to charity.

And a very special thank you to @angelofrance for making this book a reality. He was able to take vague ideas and turn them into these perfect scenes. So much more than we could have ever hoped for!

#BridgerWalker #YouCanBeAHero #NewRelease #KidsBookRecommendations #NewKidsBook #KidsLit #BookRelease #PictureBook #BridgerStrong

Scar update. ❤️‍🩹 We have come so far, and now share in hopes that others who might be living through the early stages of similar physical or emotional trauma (or both) might find peace, comfort, and knowledge that better days are ahead. And we can never do one of these updates without thanking @corymaughan and @drbhanusali for their caring support and unparalleled expertise. We know we would not be here without you. 🙏🏻 #scarsfade #scartreatment #bridgerwaker #bridgerstrong #dogbite #dogbites #dermatologytreatments #woundcare

On July 9th it will be exactly four years since Bridger was injured shielding little Brielle. It has become a day of reflection and celebration of the bond they share. We can’t believe how much these two have grown and matured. And please stay tuned because on July 9th we will be sharing some exciting news that has been in the works for a while!!!!! #BridgerWalker #BridgerStrong #Siblings #Protector #bigBrother #littlehero #familyfirst #secretproject

🚨Exciting news – Late last year Bridger saw the top comment challenge made famous by @reed_harrington23 – the one that talks about flying to Thailand to train MuayThai. Well . . . a couple months ago we were contacted by @wbcmuaythai and asked whether the family would like to come stay in Thailand for a few weeks and participate in their MuayThai camp instructed by some of the best in the world. A once in a lifetime experience! Both Bridger and Johnny have years of jiu jitsu training, but this will be a brand new experience for them. So. . . I’m pretty sure this makes them both the youngest to start a journey toward the #topcommentchallenge. Over the next month we’ll share some of their training as they start getting ready for this incredible opportunity. Thank you to @tourismthailand and @wbcmuaythai for giving them this amazing adventure. Also, thank you to @fightcamp for helping them get in shape and prepare. As a side note – Bridger just got some orthodontics to help with some crowded teeth – and that makes it a little harder to talk. #BridgerWalker #reedharrington #muaythai #wbcmuaythai #summeradventure #BridgerStrong #thailand

What books are a “must add” to the new family library? 📚 Seriously, please share because my Audible credits are starting to pile up. We are particularly happy with the built-in shelves, having never done anything quite so ambitious before. They gave the room a good balance between learning and entertainment – which was important to us. We also LOVE that we finally have a space to display some of the special books and mementos that remind us of all those who showed our family kindness over the last few years. #BridgerWalker #MovieRoom #HomeLibrary #CaptainAmerica #Spiderman #PaulRudd #FamilyLegacy #homerenovation

When Bridger was injured, his aunt called us at the hospital to ask if she could share his story on Instagram. Bridger had always been a huge Marvel fan, and she hoped someone could help her with a get-well card from one of his favorite superheroes. We genuinely never anticipated the huge outpouring of support, but Bridger’s “virtual village” made some incredible things happen for Bridger during his recovery. This video is one of our absolute favorite moments. Captain America ( @chrisevans ), his family, and team are amazing, and we can never thank them enough for their kindness. #captainamerica #chrisevans #chrisevansfan #BridgerWalker #Avengers #marvelprops #marvelcosplay

Johnny’s dog Thor slept on his bed every night his entire life. So ever since Thor passed, Johnny has had a hard time wanting to go to his room alone. He would often sneak off with Bridger or Mylee’s dog so he wouldn’t feel alone at night. He has prayed every night for months asking for his own dog, and anytime we’re out he asks if we can go play with puppies at the pet store. His reaction says it all. Nothing will quite replace Thor, but he hasn’t let little Valkyrie out of his sight since he got her. #bestfriends #labradoodle #rainbowbridge🌈 #newpuppy #bridgerwalker #bestsurprise #surpriseparty #tearsofjoy

For a long time I felt like I let Bridger down as a father, and broke my promise to keep him safe. I still do sometimes. 💔😢 But I have to remember, no family is free of difficulty, illness, pain, or hardship. And as much as we’d like to, it would be impossible to completely eliminate those things from our children’s lives. I think that is why the quote in this reel has been on my mind a lot lately. We all have our own trials, some more life altering and permanent than others. But the thing that remains the same is our ability to choose how to respond. We can feel angry or defeated that the world hurt us, or we can, with determination, ride out the storm to the best of our ability. We again thank you all for being a bright spot in our lives. 🙏🏻 Please let us know if there is ever anything we can do to return the favor. #bridgerwalker #bridgerstrong #dogbite #mentalhealth #courage #resilience #woundhealing #hope

I don’t normally ask for help, but this time it’s not for us, so I hope it’s ok. 

Sienna’s mom is one of my favorite people, and was one of the first to reach out when Bridger got hurt. She is such an inspiration to me. I have learned so much from her about being strong and resilient, having faith and pressing forward, but also not being afraid to share the struggle. 

Please, if you’ve got a little to spare, consider helping out my dear friend and her beautiful family.  @wholeheartedlysienna 
https://gofund.me/9df5c7ac

I don’t normally ask for help, but this time it’s not for us, so I hope it’s ok.

Sienna’s mom is one of my favorite people, and was one of the first to reach out when Bridger got hurt. She is such an inspiration to me. I have learned so much from her about being strong and resilient, having faith and pressing forward, but also not being afraid to share the struggle.

Please, if you’ve got a little to spare, consider helping out my dear friend and her beautiful family. @wholeheartedlysienna
https://gofund.me/9df5c7ac

Happy Fall friends! 😘🍂🍁

Happy Fall friends! 😘🍂🍁

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Robert and Bridger were invited to a local middle school to talk about how we’re all connected within a worldwide community, and how little acts of service can make a big difference in someone’s life and in the world. 

Bridger issued his challenge to be someone’s hero by doing something kind every day. Thank you Trail Ridge Middle School for the warm reception! We look forward to hearing how your students have risen to the challenge! #thebridgerchallenge @stephaniekeesling307

Robert and Bridger were invited to a local middle school to talk about how we’re all connected within a worldwide community, and how little acts of service can make a big difference in someone’s life and in the world.

Bridger issued his challenge to be someone’s hero by doing something kind every day. Thank you Trail Ridge Middle School for the warm reception! We look forward to hearing how your students have risen to the challenge! #thebridgerchallenge @stephaniekeesling307