Twice As Nice: Dan and Joe

 Dan and Joe are identical twins by birth born on the 12^th of February; Dan loves the crazy fact that he and his brother share the same genetic code and emphatically states that he is older by five minutes while Joe humorously acknowledges that Dan has a bigger chin.  

We asked them how we could tell them apart; it’s serious business to make sure you know who is who in the world of TwinningIt. Joe comically mentions his bigger nose is the difference between the two and the detail of Dan sporting a ring on his finger with a beautiful wife by his side.  

Dan and Joe are such fun characters even remarking that their younger sister Mik is awesome, but playfully adding that they aren’t identical. When speaking about the influence their family has had in their relationship; you can tell there is appreciation from the boys when they talk about the loving kindness their parents have shown in encouraging, supporting, imparting wisdom and most importantly being their selflessness.   Joe’s keen observations leads him to the recognition of the Twice As Nice paying method; double the expenses for food, clothes, car, school, university and the unforgettable two presents that had to be bought when their birthdays came rolling around.

Both men had entertaining answers when asked to talk about their relationship. First off we asked them to describe each other in one word. Dan mentioned a sincere answer with the word “Indescribable” while Joe simply said “Late.” Next we had them describe their relationship Dan had some insightful words which included “Adventurous, close, non-negotiable and hugs.” Joe described it in one sentence “I love my boet and he loves me.” Joe then explained some personality differences; this response had us in stitches. “I’m extroverted and outgoing, he’s married.” Dan on the other hand says he’s the humble one and Joe is the better looking one.

There is the age old question of dating and what that would be like for the relationship of the twins. Dan and Joe had only good reports, saying they were very supportive of each other’s choices of girlfriends; even stating that when Dan was dating his future wife it actually strengthened their relationship. Joe even spoke how his favorite memory was being the best man at his brother’s wedding; on the other hand Dan’s fondest memory was their time spent together in Malawi 2011.

, while Joe’s funniest memory floats back in time to his brother’s wedding when the Pastor referred to Dan and his bride as Dan and Joe.

Being a twin is the best thing since sliced cheese, but challenges do appear.
One comes in the form of self-image. Dan talks about the difficulties of finding one’s own individual identity with small things like dressing the same, or ordering the same meal; it all plays an affect. It was a fight to win your uniqueness; but both brothers think very highly of each other and are committed to serve each other. In a joshing response Joe talks about the struggle of driving in a car together. “We get through in silence or violence.”

However at the end of the day they love each other with a radical love.

We’ll end off with Dan’s pieces of advice he had to offer with a quote from J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the rings “It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.”