Posted on 06/26/2008 6:11:45 PM PDT by skeeter
A son asked his father, 'Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?' The father who, despite having a heart condition, says 'Yes'. They went on to complete the marathon together. Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying 'Yes' to his son's request of going through the race together. One day, the son asked his father, 'Dad, let's join the Ironman together.'
To which, his father said 'Yes'
For those who didn't know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The race encompasses three endurance events of a 2.4 mile (3.86 kilometer) ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile (180.2 kilometer) bike ride, and ending with a 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometer) marathon along the coast of the Big Island.
Father and son went on to complete the race together.
Job 19:25 But as for me I know that my Redeemer liveth, And at last he will stand up upon the earth...
Apologies to the mods in advance if I goofed up.
That’s lovely, thanks.
The power of God, shining bright through a father’s love for his son.
I’ve seen a long interview with Mr. Hoyt and he said something along the lines that his son is physically as we all are spiritually - broken and incapable (if one is born again, otherwise, dead in sin); that God (through Jesus) redeems us and, through His strength, we are conquerors.
The Lord God of heaven is gracious. No man has any cause for boasting of himself. Christ redeems His chosen ones and because of His grace, we are victorious.
The Hoyts remind us of how great the Father’s love is for us whom He has saved - that we are called the children of God!
There’s a powerful symbolism in that video.
Another thing that struck me about this. You figure they were probably one of if not the last ones to finish. Yet there was a huge crowd there to watch them cross the finish line. A great tribute to them both.
Awesome, really pulls the heartstrings and puts things in perspective. Thanks
That is some video. Wow, thanks for sharing.
Exactly my point. Many thanks for posting it.
Yes it was. And an amazing illustration of what a devoted father looks like -this guy sets the bar rather high.
Dang if all that smoke in the air here in California didn’t suddenly get in the eyes during that video. That must be it cause I ain’t emotional or anything. Thanks.
That is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.
That is just incredible!
Pinging a Dear Friend who might like to see this..
Thank you, Skeeter!
Amazing story...*sniff*
Thanks for the ping!
Agreed. My own reaction surprised me.
Thanks, I had the privilege of meeting the Hoyts about 20 years ago on a business trip. We had a stopover in an airport and the father is in person just what you see on the video. They were on their way to compete in a marathon as a team.
From the Isaacs CD, Heroes
Momma combs his hair and Daddy helps him brush his teeth
Day after day for thirty years the same routine
The special needs he lives with make life seem so unfair
But he thanks God every day cause he knows Mom and Dad are there
(chorus) He’s a hero and she’s a hero
It doesn’t matter that nobody knows their name
They keep on giving to make life worth living
Might go unnoticed but they’re heroes just the same
They tried for many years to have a baby of their own
But God knew a little girl who didn’t have a home
Someone else’s burden was their blessing in disguise
And now she’s got a Mom and Daddy there to hold her when she cries
Every single parent who must carry twice the load
And those who sacrifice to raise a child that’s not their own
They dedicate their time to make a difference in someone else’s life
And in my eyes
They might go unnoticed but they’re heroes just the same.
Self-ping to watch later.
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