I Can

In 1962 Dick Hoyt's son, Rick, developed cerebral palsy at birth after his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck and cut off oxygen to his brain. Doctors recommended to his parents that he be institutionalized. Dick and his wife would have nothing to do with that notion and insisted their son live as normal a life as possible.

Since then, Rick and his father have completed around 1,000 marathons and triathlons, including several Ironman events. Just to give everyone an idea of the distance we are talking about - a marathon is 26.2 miles. An Ironman event consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and ends with a 26.2 (marathon) run.

Over the years Rick gained a strong interest in computers and helped Boston College develop a program called "Eagle Eyes", which is a computer system that uses eye and head movements to help him communicate with others.

This is truly one of the most emotionally inspiring videos that you will ever watch. It opens up your mind and heart to God's glory and reminds us that all things are possible through Christ. All you have to do is believe and make an attempt.

Someone once said, "the amazing part isn't that I finished, it's that I had the courage to start."

It's never too late to "start" a new relationship with God. He has always been there and is waiting for us to take the first step.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Philippians 4:13

May God bless you. And this is for His Glory.