| FATHER'S DAY
Look at the list below and imagine what it would be like to have competed in the following events:
| 224 |
Triathlons |
| 6 |
Ironman Distance |
| 5 |
Half Ironman |
| 20 |
Duathlons |
| 65 |
Marathons |
| 25 |
Boston Marathon |
| 8 |
8.6 Milers |
| 81 |
Half Marathons |
| 1 |
20K |
| 35 |
10 Milers |
| 29 |
Falmouth 7.1 Milers |
| 1 |
Falmouth In Fall Event |
| 8 |
15k |
| 208 |
10k |
| 147 |
5 Milers |
| 4 |
8K |
| 1 |
4 Milers |
| 101 |
5K |
| 7 |
20 Milers |
| 2 |
11K |
| 1 |
7K |
In addition to the 958 events above imagine participating in the following cycling events:
3,735 miles across the US in 45 days. You also participated in the Axa World Ride ’95
bikingacross the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Axa World Ride from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, DC.
Can you imagine what that must be like to work, train and compete in that many events? Can you imagine the effort that had to be put forth to do such a thing? Now, imagine it pushing or pulling a wheelchair with your 110 disabled son in it. That’s the story of Dick Hoyt and his son Rick Hoyt. You can read more about their story at www.teamhoyt.com.
Why would a dad do such a thing? It’s simple. He wanted his son to experience things that he could never experience on his own so the father gave everything he had to make it happen. Sound familiar? God the father gave everything that he had, and everything we need, so that we, the sons of God, can experience the life we never could have experienced on our own.
Isn’t this what fathers do, or at least should do? They work, sacrifice, compete, pray, and love so their children can experience the most out of life. Our Heavenly Father demonstrated the art of being a father. For those that would follow that pattern their children are forever grateful. Thanks dads for all you do! |
