tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post5202988610586442652..comments2023-04-22T22:45:48.091-04:00Comments on Just A Thought: A Father's Loverebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-81307400099191265882008-08-21T17:35:00.000-04:002008-08-21T17:35:00.000-04:00Thank you for sharing these inspiring stories. The...Thank you for sharing these inspiring stories. The last one and especially this one. What an amazing two human beings, especially the father.........wow! To have had a father with even 1/4 of the love and devotion of this father. And the mother too, of course, she is most likely the pilar of strength for both of them, as well as their biggest fan. Many, many thanks for sharing these stories!!chulita4https://www.blogger.com/profile/09485368330302355096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-11666799417240652952008-08-19T11:59:00.000-04:002008-08-19T11:59:00.000-04:00cynthia,each a gift to the other is right. a wonde...cynthia,<BR/><BR/>each a gift to the other is right. a wonderful, inspiring team -- all three, yes. because the mother is just as much an intricate part in this inspiring tale as anything else.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-32679276962431027822008-08-19T11:57:00.001-04:002008-08-19T11:57:00.001-04:00lilibeth,how beautifully put. thank you for that....lilibeth,<BR/><BR/>how beautifully put. thank you for that.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-75023387409274215432008-08-19T11:57:00.000-04:002008-08-19T11:57:00.000-04:00hi holly,i teared up as well. how can you not?gua...hi holly,<BR/><BR/>i teared up as well. how can you not?<BR/><BR/>guatami,<BR/><BR/>thank you.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-22426593373166842712008-08-19T11:55:00.000-04:002008-08-19T11:55:00.000-04:00danni,our priorities do tend to rearrange themselv...danni,<BR/><BR/>our priorities do tend to rearrange themselves after viewing this, doesn't it? <BR/><BR/>linda,<BR/><BR/>i think we can all use that kick once in awhile.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-73635720602941965502008-08-19T11:54:00.000-04:002008-08-19T11:54:00.000-04:00lance,watching it does bring it home for us and le...lance,<BR/><BR/>watching it does bring it home for us and lets us know that this is what it's all about indeed.<BR/><BR/>kay,<BR/><BR/>your welcome. inspirational stories should always be shared.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-36880792892596880852008-08-19T11:53:00.000-04:002008-08-19T11:53:00.000-04:00hi coyotefe,yes, i did a little more searching bec...hi coyotefe,<BR/><BR/>yes, i did a little more searching because i thought the post needed a little more background.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-76344573531643585492008-08-19T11:52:00.000-04:002008-08-19T11:52:00.000-04:00hi robin bird!i love your last line: "with gratitu...hi robin bird!<BR/><BR/>i love your last line: "with gratitude and grief and for all humanity." that is our thanks to them. <BR/><BR/>very well said.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-24042271853776037072008-08-19T11:50:00.000-04:002008-08-19T11:50:00.000-04:00grace,you cannot mistake that boston accent! neith...grace,<BR/><BR/>you cannot mistake that boston accent! neither video stated where they were from but upon hearing dick hoyt speak in the second one, i automatically knew where their roots lay. and, yes, what are we waiting for indeed.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-23875694226087759672008-08-19T11:48:00.000-04:002008-08-19T11:48:00.000-04:00pam,these videos were my first introduction to the...pam,<BR/><BR/>these videos were my first introduction to them. i was not familiar with their story. i'm glad i came upon it for they are truly inspiring.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-50089807659922578122008-08-19T11:47:00.000-04:002008-08-19T11:47:00.000-04:00stan,"i can't do it," took a whole new meaning for...stan,<BR/><BR/>"i can't do it," took a whole new meaning for me once i saw this video. it actually gave me the courage to go an attempt those things i once thought impossible.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-33945978770194731562008-08-19T11:45:00.000-04:002008-08-19T11:45:00.000-04:00white rose,yes it does, doesn't it?gemma,nothing m...white rose,<BR/><BR/>yes it does, doesn't it?<BR/><BR/>gemma,<BR/><BR/>nothing makes the spirit feel better than to join in the celebration of something so inspiring.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-84026658113701290932008-08-19T11:43:00.000-04:002008-08-19T11:43:00.000-04:00tc and tumblewords --ditto!tc and tumblewords --<BR/><BR/>ditto!rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-74564602255036492762008-08-19T11:41:00.001-04:002008-08-19T11:41:00.001-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-40090555206270047002008-08-19T11:41:00.000-04:002008-08-19T11:41:00.000-04:00CoyoteFe,Whenever I see or hear a story such as th...CoyoteFe,<BR/><BR/>Whenever I see or hear a story such as this, it humbles me and also shames me for complaining so easily at times. Obstacles are just that, obstacles. And we tend to create a defeatist mind because it sometimes is the easier thing to do. They are indeed an inspiration.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-65985290523621823712008-08-18T22:52:00.000-04:002008-08-18T22:52:00.000-04:00The power of love is amazing,awesome! This father...The power of love is amazing,<BR/>awesome! This father is an incredible man and parent, as<BR/>the mother must be, and hence<BR/>the son. Each a gift to the<BR/>other. Let my lips refrain from<BR/>complaing. Thanking Rebecca for<BR/>posting this micro-documentary,<BR/>on your blog,you've done a<BR/>tremendous service, by allowing<BR/>more people to be aware of<BR/>this awesome father and son Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10598169309616545734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-9165091711468640712008-08-17T18:23:00.000-04:002008-08-17T18:23:00.000-04:00Life screams "I have value" because He loves me li...Life screams "I have value" because He loves me like that father loves his son. Thanks for posting this.Lilibethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04031218249072893776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-88789068719496340752008-08-17T11:58:00.000-04:002008-08-17T11:58:00.000-04:00Wonderfully put!Has anything changed?Wonderfully put!<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://firmlyrooted.blogspot.com/2008/08/has-anything-changed.html" REL="nofollow">Has anything changed?</A>gautami tripathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-54608838114689369042008-08-16T21:18:00.000-04:002008-08-16T21:18:00.000-04:00Oh my gosh, I am SOBBING! What an inspirational s...Oh my gosh, I am SOBBING! What an inspirational story of <I>truly</I> unconditional love. Thank you so much for sharing this, Rebecca.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-45105023755690934122008-08-16T19:31:00.000-04:002008-08-16T19:31:00.000-04:00This is like a kick in the butt sand, boy, I neede...This is like a kick in the butt sand, boy, I needed one! Thanks!Linda Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14459940700516084069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-3816189727067644442008-08-16T19:22:00.000-04:002008-08-16T19:22:00.000-04:00truly a story of very special grace and blessing -...truly a story of very special grace and blessing - thank you for putting it here for me to enjoy again - makes you take another look around and rearrange priorities and perspective!!!dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675797306131871129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-52669028899212666052008-08-16T00:48:00.000-04:002008-08-16T00:48:00.000-04:00Thanks for this - inspiring indeed!Thanks for this - inspiring indeed!Kay Cookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01791873464409271216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-43583214160354349722008-08-15T23:32:00.000-04:002008-08-15T23:32:00.000-04:00I love this story (and video) Rebecca - I've watch...I love this story (and video) Rebecca - I've watched it several times. Thanks for keeping it going. It's a great reminder to all of us about what life is all about.Lancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12347642337022150880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-10241564021688565062008-08-15T22:32:00.000-04:002008-08-15T22:32:00.000-04:00Thanks for adding the second video. It add their w...Thanks for adding the second video. It add their wonderful voices to this amazing story of the breadth of human spirit.CoyoteFehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565436605473733851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704414648493587005.post-66514707768722074942008-08-15T21:51:00.000-04:002008-08-15T21:51:00.000-04:00thank you so much for sharing this rebecca. it is ...thank you so much for sharing this rebecca. it is a beautiful vision of love and devotion. and of course it sis make me cry. with gratitude and grief and for all of humanity.<BR/>XOXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com