As we enter into Father’s Day weekend, I reflect as I do each year, about the importance of Fatherhood and the impact it has on others.
My father has played an important part of my life and has helped shape who I am today. I continue to learn from his strength and compassion.
I’ve tried my very best to teach and inspire my own children. And yes, I have learned and have received inspiration as well.
Fatherhood has been very rewarding for me.
As I reflect on this weekend, I’m reminded of men who don’t have biological children of their own, so they think they lack the power of fatherhood. My message is very simple to those who lack those types of ties to a child, yet provide selfless mentorship to those in need of it – Happy Father’s Day!
I’m also reminded of powerful fathers who have reached deep within to lift up and inspire their children and the entire world in the process.
Dick Hoyt was not a runner in 1977 when his son Rick asked him to participate in a 5-mile benefit run. The obstacle may have been too large for most, as Rick was diagnosed as a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy, at birth.
Together they participated and together they have inspired by participating in over 1,000 races, including marathons, duathlons and triathlon. In 1992 they biked and ran across the United States on a journey that took 45 days to complete.
Dick and Rick Hoyt are known as Team Hoyt, and they serve as an inspiration to many.
Fatherhood is very powerful in its simple and dramatic forms.
I came across this video on YouTube and wanted to share it with you.
To learn more about Team Hoyt, you may visit http://www.teamhoyt.com/
Happy Father’s Day.
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