Father and Son…
October 19th, 2006This is one of the most touching articles/videos i have ever come across. It’s a story about a father and a son and the trials, tribulations and love thay have gone through for one another. Here is a video about the 2 of them, but please read the article, it will put things in full light…
Now continue with the article.
[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.
This love story began in Winchester , Mass. , 43 years ago, when Rick Was strangled by the umbilical cord during birth, leaving him Brain-damaged and unable to control his limbs.
“He’ll be a vegetable the rest of his life;'’ Dick says doctors told him And his wife, Judy, when Rick was nine months old. “Put him in an Institution.'’
But the Hoyts weren’t buying it. They noticed the way Rick’s eyes Followed them around the room. When Rick was 11 they took him to the Engineering department at Tufts University and asked if there was Anything to help the boy communicate. “No way,'’ Dick says he was told. “There’s nothing going on in his brain.'’
“Tell him a joke,'’ Dick countered. They did. Rick laughed. Turns out a Lot was going on in his brain. Rigged up with a computer that allowed Him to control the cursor by touching a switch with the side of his Head, Rick was finally able to communicate. First words? “Go Bruins!'’ And after a high school classmate was paralyzed in an accident and the School organized a charity run for him, Rick pecked out, “Dad, I want To do that.'’
Yeah, right. How was Dick, a self-described “porker'’ who never ran More than a mile at a time, going to push his son five miles? Still, he Tried. “Then it was me who was handicapped,'’ Dick says. “I was sore For two weeks.'’
That day changed Rick’s life. “Dad,'’ he typed, “when we were running, It felt like I wasn’t disabled anymore!'’
And that sentence changed Dick’s life. He became obsessed with giving Rick that feeling as often as he could. He got into such hard-belly Shape that he and Rick were ready to try the 1979 Boston Marathon.
“No way,'’ Dick was told by a race official. The Hoyts weren’t quite a Single runner, and they weren’t quite a wheelchair competitor. For a few Years Dick and Rick just joined the massive field and ran anyway, then They found a way to get into the race Officially: In 1983 they ran another marathon so fast they made the Qualifying time for Boston the following year.
Then somebody said, “Hey, Dick, why not a triathlon?'’
How’s a guy who never learned to swim and hadn’t ridden a bike since he Was six going to haul his 110-pound kid through a triathlon? Still, Dick Tried.
Now they’ve done 212 triathlons, including four grueling 15-hour Ironmans in Hawaii . It must be a buzzkill to be a 25-year-old stud Getting passed by an old guy towing a grown man in a dinghy, don’t you Think?
Hey, Dick, why not see how you’d do on your own? “No way,'’ he says. Dick does it purely for “the awesome feeling'’ he gets seeing Rick with A cantaloupe smile as they run, swim and ride together.
This year, at ages 65 and 43, Dick and Rick finished their 24th Boston Marathon, in 5,083rd place out of more than 20,000 starters. Their best Time? Two hours, 40 minutes in 1992–only 35 minutes off the world Record, which, in case you don’t keep track of these things, happens to Be held by a guy who was not pushing another man in a wheelchair at the Time.
“No question about it,'’ Rick types. “My dad is the Father of the Century.'’
And Dick got something else out of all this too. Two years ago he had a Mild heart attack during a race. Doctors found that one of his arteries Was 95% clogged. “If you hadn’t been in such great shape,'’ One doctor told him, “you probably would’ve died 15 years ago.'’ So, in a way, Dick and Rick saved each other’s life.
Rick, who has his own apartment (he gets home care) and works in Boston, and Dick, retired from the military and living in Holland, Mass. , always find ways to be together. They give speeches around the country and compete in some backbreaking race every weekend, including this Father’s Day.
That night, Rick will buy his dad dinner, but the thing he really wants to give him is a gift he can never buy.
“The thing I’d most like,'’ Rick types, “is that my dad sit in the chair and I push him once.'’
-On a personal note, i have always had a strong relationship with my own father. Sure i was never the best son, and he was never the best dad but im his son and he’s my dad and we would both go to hell and back for each other even though we never show it. Family is the only thing we have in the world that we can/should be able to count on. So show your love when you can, you’ll never know when you can’t anymore.
October 19th, 2006 at 11:13 am
That is one very touching story.
October 19th, 2006 at 6:45 pm
[…] Para quem saca um pouco de inglês e tem filho, a história de Dick Hoyt e seu filho com paralisia cerebral é leitura edificante. Vai o vídeo sobre os dois, mas o texto escrito por Rick Reilly, da Sports Illustrated contextualiza bem o amor de ambos. Só consegui terminar de ler em casa, sabe como é, chorar no meio de muita gente pega mal. […]
October 19th, 2006 at 8:08 pm
When I watched this, I felt such glory going to Jesus in Heaven, because this is what Jesus did for all for us….He took all the pain and suffering for our sins so we could get the “ride home”
Thank you so much for sharing this!
October 19th, 2006 at 10:38 pm
Being that i lost touch with my own son about 6 years ago this brought a Tear to my eye . The Love and Caring that Dick and his Wife showed for thier son is one thing . But what Dick did for his Son is something that can never be replaced in thier Lives .
Thank You
This is True Love
October 20th, 2006 at 5:02 am
[…] Se a minha tradução-resumo do texto de Rick Reilly não foi o suficiente, o vídeo abaixo mostra todo o amor de um pai pelo filho: […]
October 20th, 2006 at 5:09 am
[…] Se a minha tradução-resumo do texto de Rick Reilly não foi o suficiente, o vídeo abaixo mostra todo o amor de um pai pelo filho: […]
October 20th, 2006 at 9:07 am
The strongest power in this world is love.
October 20th, 2006 at 10:07 am
It didn’t take long for me to start crying. What love and devotion … just like Jesus, as mentioned above…but seldom seen here on earth.
Beautiful!
October 20th, 2006 at 3:08 pm
This story should be plastered on every billboard, refrigerator, office wall in the country! The bond this man and his son have show what being a man, and a parent is all about!
October 20th, 2006 at 4:19 pm
What a wonderful tribute to the love between a father and son! My thoughts:”Life is the universal cycle of all emotions beating within each numbered day.” May their lives together continued to be blessed and an inspiration of true love.
October 20th, 2006 at 5:23 pm
[…] When you read what this father has done for his son, and still does almost every weekend, then I hope you are as moved as I was. It’s quite unbelievable the dedication involved, and yet I can imagine it being all worth it when you see how happy the son is at the end of the video. I would suggest you read this story if you want any kind of affirmation that maybe humanity still has a chance. […]
October 20th, 2006 at 7:42 pm
liquid, you are a dumb ass.
October 20th, 2006 at 9:25 pm
The love of a parent,As the Lord has shown with his own Son! Love is so strong!
October 20th, 2006 at 9:30 pm
Praise God / and Gods blessing’s to all. Such a blessing your life story is Mr. Hoyt and Rick, God bless you so. The music with the vidio is a true testimony to Jesus, on a quick note my prayer’s will be going up for you as I’m sure many other’s who read your post will be also foodog. The eye’s of this Marine now in a wheelchair also Rick have seen much but nothing as glorious as the day I died and was in the presance of the Lord. Your live’s and unconditional love surly touched more people then I can imagine, a true testimony as I have ever seen. One day you won’t have to imagine anymore Rick thanks to one named Jesus. With that all I can say is Praise God and Thank You Jesus. In His Love with love, Jimmy PS It’s refered to as out of body, God knew my answer though I believe it was to face the trial’s and tribulation’s to come, God bless /
October 20th, 2006 at 10:00 pm
I am so sorry, I was so moved I failed to thank you for this site. Such a blessing in Love, God Bless You and Thank You again. Because He loved me first the one who was and is and is to come I Love also; Love, Jimmy aka childofvision13@aol.com
October 21st, 2006 at 9:41 am
sobbing….
October 21st, 2006 at 1:56 pm
Truly, it affirms a small part of the great and immeasurable love that God has for us. What a great reminder to love others as He first loved us. Thank you!
October 21st, 2006 at 4:05 pm
Wow is all i can say.The love that the son must feel for his dad is great.What a truly great love they share.It made me think of my own father,who passed away in 95.I do miss him but i do have the memories and thats a lot.We shared a lot of things together.Playing hoops,shooting pool,etc.He played such a big role in my life and still does.I am grateful for the years we had together.Peace to you and your son.
October 21st, 2006 at 9:13 pm
The Doctors said: Put him in an institution! The parents said: NO
The Doctors said: Nothing is getting to his brain.
The parents said: Wait and Watch.
In the Lord’s Prayer we say Thy will be done.
It has been done. This handsome young man showed the world that the Doctors were wrong and God was right.
With the help of his great father, Dick, Rick has shown the world, With the help of God, anything is possible. Foodog, maybe you can ask God for help,for you need it. My prayers are with you all even foodog
October 22nd, 2006 at 7:09 pm
WOW.
October 23rd, 2006 at 2:44 am
It’s 5AM and I can’t sleep. So I sit here crying as I read this story. I am missing my son - the everday teenager - whom I have lost touch with. He has chosen to live with his father. A good man - mind you - but not one who will feel tears well up in his eyes as he would read a heartfelt, real life story - like this one. Me? I’m all emotion - and I wish I could reach my son and share the gift of kindess, compassion, unconditional love and acceptance for mankind. Maybe - someday……
October 23rd, 2006 at 7:07 am
They are both heroes.
October 23rd, 2006 at 8:20 am
Why are you religious nuts all over this like it has something to do with God or Jesus? I dont see the connection whatsoever. This is about a bond between a father and a son, I dont see how this has anything to do with religion.
October 23rd, 2006 at 9:13 am
Dick and Rick are both amazing. God Bless them!
Directionzero, your name says it all. God is everywhere and in everything. I pray that someday you open your eyes and heart to him.
October 23rd, 2006 at 9:47 am
That is the most powerful story ever. What a great Dad!!
October 23rd, 2006 at 10:02 am
There is no greater love than a one gives thier life for another. To give in any form is the greatest example of love this world will see, and it makes our daily trials and tribulations seem so miniscule, as grain of sand on a beach.
October 23rd, 2006 at 11:41 am
My physical accomplishments don’t even make it past the start line for Dick! So selfless! Wow!
October 23rd, 2006 at 12:24 pm
I have three friends who were told the same thing about their children. One of these children, a boy remains unable to care for himself, but has been a strong influence for good in his family and those who know them.
The second, also a boy, lives independently (with help from family and friends) and is a constant reminder of the love of the family and community.
The third, a girl, and a close friend of my middle daughter, graduated from High School with her class and later received a Masters Degree from Utah State University.
The early days neighbors took turns helping with physical therapy for these children, everyone involved benefited from the experience.
Being a parent is never easy, but these four people have been “super parents” I know that because the lord has told us “My people must be tried in all things, that they may be prepared to receive the glory that I have for them” They will truly be rewarded.
October 23rd, 2006 at 1:57 pm
Wow you god freaks need to STFU stop takeing everythign as this HUGE ohh god yea god. God did nothign here. If you want to say god did anythign it’s god strangled this kid and caused him damage. The father then had faith in his child (not god).
God is a myth. Most myths are based on some form of reality. So god may exist.
Stop with the OHHgod … here is a story. A friend went down town telling everyone god bless you in high school on one side of the street. I went down the other saying satan bless you. I was arrested for disturbing the peace. Witch one of us was more wrong .. answer neither of us.
Now that’s an interesting story.
so STFU
Loves and kisses Tap3w0rm
May satan bless you
October 23rd, 2006 at 3:09 pm
Tap3wOrm - you are a sick person and I can only hope you find God before you die, unless you really want to burn in Hell, but then maybe you want to. Good luck to you - you will need it!
October 23rd, 2006 at 3:22 pm
anyone whose has ever fathered a child pales in comparison to this guy. We should all be so lucky. God bless both of them.
October 23rd, 2006 at 4:58 pm
the section/video touched my heart and inspired me a lot
October 24th, 2006 at 1:59 am
Love can move mountains. What an indefatigable love of a father to a son. The love that can be liken to the love our heavenly father that he will never leave us nor forsake us. May this be an inspiration to those fathers out there who work doubly hard for the money but little time for the family. We can’t bring back time. Time is of the essense. If there is anything that we can do or share with our sons and daughters (our family) let’s do it now let’s not defer it for we shall not pass this way again.
October 24th, 2006 at 5:46 am
Awsome
October 24th, 2006 at 6:28 pm
Truly inspiring to see what can be accomplished when you put your mind to it. Although nothing happens without the Lord. He is truly in everything and everyone, and he is absolutely in both of you. God Bless you!!!
October 24th, 2006 at 6:47 pm
STOP MAKING EVERYTHING ABOUT GOD!!
tap3worm is right, this is a remarkable and touching story, but god didnt do this.
the love and bond between father and son did.
god has absolutely nothing to do with this so just be thankfull that there are still people who care about shit in this world.
(by the way…satan bless you)
October 25th, 2006 at 6:53 am
This is a very heartwarming story. Gives me hope for the human race. I think it’s interesting how the nay-sayers above found it necessary to express themselves in expletives and cannot spell simple English words correctly. Says a lot for where they have come from and where they are headed in this life.
October 25th, 2006 at 11:12 am
[…] 父亲和儿子：很久以前就听说这个父亲与儿子的故事。父亲推着脑瘫儿子的轮椅参加了85次的全程马拉松，其中8次是铁人三项赛，父亲必须拖着载有儿子的小艇游2.4英里，并用自行车载着儿子骑行112英里。而儿子为父亲做了什么呢？没有什么－－除了救了父亲的命之外。父亲在两年前一次比赛中轻微心脏病发，医生检查后，发现他的动脉有95％堵塞，如果不是身体锻炼得这么好，他可能15年前就去世了。 很多人可能都在连环信中读过这个故事，唏嘘之后，也就忘了。我就是这样的，但直到我看到关于这位父亲和儿子的录像。跟这位父亲比，我为我儿子所做的真的是太微乎其微了。每天的工作和家里的琐事，其实真正跟儿子在一起的quality time，恐怕也只有临睡前给他读下故事，或者陪他做下功课。忘了谁说过，一天24小时，你真正想着你所爱的人的时间，加在一起，恐怕也只有几分钟吧？终日的奔忙，让我淡忘了我在这个世界上最重要的角色：父亲，丈夫和儿子。也渐渐的，淡忘了爱的真正感觉和力量。看着这段录像中儿子灿烂无邪的笑容，我终于又感觉到那种久违的爱溢满我的胸膛。就好像我儿子刚出生不久，我看着他熟睡的小脸和一张一合想要吮奶的小嘴，心里满溢着愿意为他做任何事情的爱意。 我不是最好的父亲，但我有最好的儿子。在每一个父亲眼里，他的儿子都是最好的儿子。 […]
October 25th, 2006 at 11:36 am
Alright, there has been a lot of god loving and god hating going on about this story. Now i don’t moderate any comments and wont ever (unless it is spam). But lets get one thing straight, for the people giving grief because people are praising god about this, just let them do it in peace… everyone has the right to believe how they want in peace. For those of you that are griefing the non-believers… well i’m one of them, i don’t believe in god anymore, we had a falling out some time ago, but you must respect that not everyone is going to see this story as a miracle from god; some people will just see it as perseverance.
This man and his son have gone through a lot, and not once in this article does it mention his religious beliefs… you know why? because it doesn’t matter. So just realize this is only heart warming story about a father and son bonding and not a story of a miracle. Now please, enjoy yourselves.
October 27th, 2006 at 4:23 pm
this story is extremly touching and i can not beleive a father would do that for his disabled son it is amazing and really beautiful.
October 27th, 2006 at 6:14 pm
[…] Thanks to getalonggang for this story. Watch the video to see the father and son taking part in a race. It certainly puts our parenting efforts into perspective I think. […]
October 28th, 2006 at 1:15 am
It’s hard for me to see the screen, my eyes are filled with tears. How does any father compete with this much commitment, love, devotion, to any degree…(my thought) start now. Whoever you are, wherever you are. If you are a dad, hug your child a little more, spend five more minutes with them, hopefully it will breech a limit that you’ve never reached. As John Lennon said,”All you need is love”… I think that rings true…here.
October 29th, 2006 at 5:07 am
Ha sido una de las màs hermosas historias que he conocido en mi vida. Me recordò el amor de Dios para con nosotros. Que Dios bendiga a Rick y a su padre.
November 2nd, 2006 at 9:23 am
Im so horny someone please do me right now! Im so wet
November 13th, 2006 at 11:23 pm
it`s really a good story
December 14th, 2006 at 5:02 pm
This story is touching.. what the man did for his son is nothing less than beautiful. The video and story alike are a testament to the potential greatness of man when he puts others before himself. Love is without a doubt the greatest force in this world. However, that being said, I fail to see the correlation between the story and god. Yes, it’s touching, but there is no divine intervention here.. just a man and the love he has for his son. If you cannot be open minded enough to see that not everyone shares your belief system, especially when it comes to religion, then it is you.. not them that needs help. God.. maybe he does exist, maybe he doesn’t. Unfortunately, human beings have no proof to substantiate either idea. However, for as much good as religion does in this world, it is responsible for far more death, destruction, and evil than it has ever saved. Think about the wars throughout history. How many of these wars have been fought over religion? How many people have died for an idea?
My point?
Let humans be worldly, don’t bring god into every astounding accomplishment of man. Likewise, don’t bring satan into every piece of evil in this world. You are no better than them for refusing to accept the fact that everyone on this world doesn’t think like you do.
January 25th, 2007 at 9:14 am
Iloved this story it shows us the real hand of God that many don’t want to see n how a father should be with their kids w love n patients everything is posible n trust in god ,families could be more together like this one was of rick n dick how wonderful n what a blessing god bless them n all who read this think how u can too save your family .
February 12th, 2007 at 10:18 am
that was the most heartwarming story I have ever read, the love that father and son have is so beautiful, they gave to each something that is so precious, LIFE. May God always be with them, as he has been.
February 16th, 2007 at 1:14 am
An inspiring story…tears never stop falling each time I watch the video. A father’s dedication, commitment and undying love for his son
Dick Hoyt, you have the heart of a God!
May all father have the passionate love for thier children…
GOD BLESS BOTH OF THEM…
February 17th, 2007 at 11:17 pm
sobbing makes more sorry that I’ve never had a child and will never know that bond thanks for the description of an amazing relationship GOD BLESS AND GUIDE YOU FOREVER
February 22nd, 2007 at 2:39 pm
the love and strength that father and son give to each other, is amazing, joyful and the happiness they have shared with each other is awesome. hope every father and son and every mother and daughter have the same love for each other as they do.
thank you for such a great story and awesome video
March 26th, 2007 at 11:21 pm
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May 10th, 2007 at 11:53 pm
OH my children, thank you for praising me. I love it. I love it even more when u thank me for makin ur rap music good
August 9th, 2007 at 7:11 am
This heart-warming story puts life into perspective. We should all take time from our self-absorbed, hectic lives to see this video. This is what life should be about - mutual respect, sharing dreams, love and honor. Thank you for the reminder!
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