Friday, July 4, 2008

Team Hoyt: Father & Son Duo

A year ago our church showed a powerful video on Father’s Day about an inspirational story of a father and son duo. It started with a simple request by the son, “Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?” In spite of a heart condition, the father willingly obliged to the delight of the son.

That was just the beginning.

Over 25 years later they have participated together in countless number of marathons. You may be wondering why this story is so inspirational. The son was born with cerebral palsy, which has inhibited him physically—yet he dreams on!

Then one day the son asks his father if they could do the Ironman competition. This is the most daunting question of all. It is a triathlon that entails the following three events in succession: (1) 2.4 mile (3.86 kilometer) ocean swim (2) 112 mile (180.2 kilometer) bike ride (3) 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometer) marathon along the coast of Hawaii's Big Island.

The father said, “Yes!”

I’ll let you watch the ending for yourself.Here is the event itself played to a beautiful song:

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=8cf08faca5dd9ea45513

Here is an segment that was produced for a television show. Very touching!

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=4e7679f8a731d6cce58a

May the Team Hoyt inspire you!

I’m also reminded of my own relationship with my Heavenly Father when I view these videos. It is a good reminder on this 4th of July celebration as we remember the Declaration of Independence. I’m stirred after viewing this story to remember my need for a “Declaration of DEPENDENCE” upon my Father in heaven. Truly the Father is looking for those who will be utterly dependent upon Him in this hour.

James 1:17Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

2 comments:

Karen said...

wow brian...

could not help weeping as i watched it....thanks for sharing it....in some ways, we are "severaly handicapped" are we not - yet, as you imply, the Father will go to great lengths to bring us "across the finish line"....whew...i feel a sermon coming on. HA!

and kudos for your bravery for permitting your ladies to travel to poland for 7 weeks. MY. Simone will be totally different. God will honor your faithfulness in honoring your wife......

karen

Brian said...

great video brian, 4th of July is also my wedding anniversary, the day I lost my independence to my beautiful wife