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    Posted: July 18 2008 at 4:00pm
I got this email from somebody and I thought some of you might like it.  
 
 

READ THIS, THEN CLICK ON THE BELOW LINK TO WATCH THE VIDEO.  

 
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 compete in a marathon together. The father and son participated in other marathons together, as well. The father always said 'Yes'  to his son's requests to go through the races together.

One day, the son asked his father: 'Dad, let's join the Ironman together.'

His father said: "Sure son"

For those who don't know, the Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The race encompasses three endurance events:  a 2.4 mile ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile bike ride, and ending with a 26.2 mile marathon along the coast of the Big Island in Hawaii. Father and son went on to compete in the race together. View the highlights of this race at.....
 
 
 
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Oh my goodness Albert...that was completely beautiful and I just sent it along to my list. How motivational!  Thanks for sharing!
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Hi roni3470, glad you liked it.   I found it somewhat inspiring myself.
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Thank you Albert.
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 Thank you Albert, it makes you realize what's important.
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Oh Albert, that really spoke to my heart....that was amazing.
God put us here for a reason
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Thank-You, I just was just wondering why we were here and what it was that we had to contribute, not just to take from this existence--and then I saw his father's strenghth and his son's smile and I once again  had some faith in the cause of the human condition. 
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Good story. Brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for the pick me up!
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Thanks Albert. In the midst of all of the doom and gloom is a refreshing break to see success, courage, faith, and something good happening in the world.

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God lives in all of us...we just need to listen and heed his call. This father shows true faith and love. My son will miss his father but God will help him through I have faith.
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Very touching.  Thank you.
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Oh, Albert! That's very moving, thank you for sharing! 
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So beautifu.  Thank you .
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Albert,

I often think that the main reason why we are all in this group is that we all hold the values of courage love respect and fellowship....

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Here is a link to more on the story and another different video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDnrLv6z-mM

Because it was such an unbelievable story, I looked it up as an urban legend.

It is a TRUE story.  Here is the link:

http://www.snopes.com/glurge/teamhoyt.asp

LOVE makes anything possible, but you must set your mind.

God's blessings to all

Thank you, Albert, for the video and for all the fine work you have done.
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Originally posted by ME163 ME163 wrote:

Albert,

I often think that the main reason why we are all in this group is that we all hold the values of courage love respect and fellowship....

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Glad you guys liked it.
 
ME, I agree.  I too think we all share those values and I think it almost binds this place together. 
 
I like any stories where people strive to accomplish the impossible, and to do things that nobody thought was ever possible.  You can't ever achieve the impossible unless you first try.   For me, when people say "there is no way you can do it", or," there is no way it can be done", I always respond the same way, "watch me!"   The tougher the task, works fine for me ..
 
I also like the story because the father never quit.  I agree in never giving up.  Should I ever be on life support for any reason, my family knows to never pull the plug on me.  If they give me a chance and a little time, I will always fight my way back.  Somehow, someway.
 
 
 
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Albert, I sent you another message I got the last one and it is good. Thanks for everything.

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albert, got your message and sent you one back.

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So I thought I would add this here, not to be joking about something so serious and I really don't want to offend anyone, but I have been stressed and this sorta made me smile...so I thought I would share.
 
A quote from my friend Jeanette I thought you'd enjoy! "We all thought the day Obama would become president would be the day that pigs fly. Sure enough, 100 days into office, swine flu"
 
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Awww damn you .. got me to bawling my eyes out..

Thanks albert
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