(S22) - PT2 - Lazy Days

[KenitohMenara]

For Raphael, it was actually a surprising gift to be drafted by Dallas. This meant that for the first time since going to College in Ohio, he could return home to Texas, to his family and to his past times. Raphael, as like most members of the d’Alcott family, spends the offseason helping maintain the family farm. It's honest and fulfilling work which also has the advantage of keeping Raphael in shape off the field. It’s the reason why the term “Farm Strong” is real and not a buzzword.

When he is not working on the farm, Raphael is indulging in all things americana. He and his family hold barbecues with all of their neighbors and friends. Sometimes over 50 people show up to these events and it’s a great time with great food and great laughs. According to Raphael, his father has a secret 100 year old brisket recipe that is to die for… though that might be just hyperbole.

One very important thing to Raphael is his christian faith. He attends church services every Sunday, no matter if it's in Texas, Ohio or anywhere else. The faith has been with the d’Alcott family ever since they laid their first plot of land in Texas and it has helped keep the family out of the usual trappings of drugs, alcohol and other pitfalls that can lead to disaster in later life.