i posted this in GD and it sunk like a stone...my lizards have hearts, don't they?

[fleabert]

http://cjcphoto.com/can /

My uncle, whose son has Down's Syndrome sent me this link. It makes me want to be a better person. The story is only a portion of the impact, watch the video. Be ready to be inspired and humbled.

The big question I have is, why is this the first time I have seen/heard of this? I know Britney is getting a divorce, I know Bill Cosby settled a sex suit of some sort, and I know Justin Timberlake apparently brought sexy back- but I didn't know about this amazing father and son. Pitiful what we pay attention to in the world these days.

(and thanks for the love on Monday friends- you know who you are- it helped a lot. I feel much better today. Tuesday and Wed. helped too, of course!)

edit: SUNK, not SUCK- sucked would have worked, but not suck...

[Archae]

1. Suck like a stone?

I didn't know stones can suck. ;-)

[fleabert]

5. you are fast!

I caught it as soon as it posted. you replied before I could finish the damn edit! dammit!

yes, stones can suck...rolling stones...

[Archae]

27. A stone can actually suck...

Especially if a bigger one hits you, that really sucks... :-)

[TheBaldyMan]

12. Mick Jagger sucks and he's a Stone.

[Kajsa]

29. Boo!

:spank:

[elfrangel]

2. Thanks for sharing that link & story.

I love families who REFUSE to look at a child and see a disability. I love that they didn't tell their son No, but made a dream happen.


LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!

[fleabert]

6. me too!

having a cousin who had Down's opened my eyes pretty wide...

That man is amazing, and so is his dad.

[enigmatic]

3. K & R

Thanks, fleabert :hug:

[fleabert]

7. thanks- i'd love for everyone to see it...

:hug: to you too.

[The Straight Story]

4. Gonna be a busy week there, several of mine sunk as well

so a kick for you!

[fleabert]

8. thank you.

If i weren't traveling tomorrow, I'd spend all day kicking my own post. I want to make little bits of paper with this site on it and hand it out at the airport. People might think I'm a little crazy though...

[The Straight Story]

9. Just don't pass out flowers and sing hari krishna stuff and you will be ok (nt)

[ThomCat]

10. It we can find an address for this guy

we should all send him father's day cards next year!
:cry:

[fleabert]

13. they have a website!

http://www.teamhoyt.com/

we should so do that...

[fleabert]

16. omg- read the thank you pages. wow. nt

[TheBaldyMan]

11. That Mr. Hoyt is one tough old bird, hell I wouldn't last one length of a swimming pool

very moving vid as well, thnx.

[fleabert]

14. dude. the video of him pulling the boat did me in good.

I was practically sobbing. simply stunning.

[bridgit]

15. it's alright gf, shit falls through GD like a dead pigeon on a routine basis...

nothing has changed over there :hug:

[fleabert]

17. :-) you have a way with words my dear!

too funny- watch the video if you haven't already, and read the article!

[bridgit]

19. that's tough stuff my darling, too humanitarian for GD perhaps...

it is said you need to have had one whole heart to begin with; for it to have been broken in two whole pieces :loveya:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

18. Thank you!

What an uplifting story! Father and son are both so inspiring. :cry::D

[fleabert]

20. you are welcome! pass it on, this is way better than 99% of the crap

I get in my inbox, that is for sure.

[billyskank]

21. ....

:hug:


:hi:

[fleabert]

23. hello friend!

good to see you- :hug:

[crispini]

22. Wow.

:cry::toast: What an inspiration.

[fleabert]

24. yep- anyone who isn't moved by this is either made of stone or isn't human.

I can't imagine anyone not saying it's amazing.

[cobalt1999]

25. Okay, you've inspired me.

Tomorrow is the local Mid-Bay Bridge run (4.5 miles) that my daughter wants to run with me. I wasn't going to go because frankly, she'll push me to my max which I wasn't looking forward to, but damn, if he can push his son, then I can run next to my perfectly healthy daughter.

[flvegan]

26. Link to, and kick for, original post in GD.

Awesome post. I can only wish I had the drive and fortitude of that gentleman.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2668345

C'mon Lounge...give the GD post some love.

[BarenakedLady]

28. Thanks

:hug:

[Kajsa]

30. Oh boy, the tears are coming fast and steady.

You see my son, who is now 22, has developmental disabilities also.
He has learning disabilities and has not had to deal with half of the obstacles
Rick has. Nor have I had the same hardships Dick has dealt with.

But I sure related to Dick. I know the feeling of telling the "experts" that your
son is capable of doing much, much more than any test or diagnosis would
ever reveal. I know the feeling of putting out 110% effort to help him realize
those untapped potentials.

And I sure know the joy when he reaches them. ;-)

Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful and inspirational story.

Lizards do have hearts and they never let us down.

:hug:

[redqueen]

31. *sigh*

Aw fleabert, you have made me cry.

:hug:

Thank you.



And I'm glad to know you're feeling better...

[Blue Diadem]

32. Thanks for the link to the video Fleabert,

I've read a story about the father and son but never saw the video. It's very moving.

We need to hear more of these stories.

[Gormy Cuss]

33. Most people in the Boston area know about the Hoyts.

They are two of the regulars to be spotted in the Marathon, much like the late great Johnny Kelley.
Thanks for bringing their story to DU.
:toast:

From Sports Illustrated, By Rick Reilly

I try to be a good father. Give my kids mulligans. Work nights to pay For their text messaging. Take them to swimsuit shoots.

But compared with Dick Hoyt, I suck.

Eighty-five times he's pushed his disabled son, Rick, 26.2 miles in Marathons. Eight times he's not only pushed him 26.2 miles in a Wheelchair but also towed him 2.4 miles in a dinghy while swimming and Pedaled him 112 miles in a seat on the handlebars--all in the same day.

Dick's also pulled him cross-country skiing, taken him on his back Mountain climbing and once hauled him across the U.S. On a bike. Makes Taking your son bowling look a little lame, right?

And what has Rick done for his father? Not much--except save his life.

[never cry wolf]

34. Thanks, K&R... btw: you ought to post this in videos, if not done already

Very inspirational!