A Father's Amazing Love



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A son asked his father, "Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?" The father who despite having a heart condition, said, "Yes".
They went on to complete the marathon together. Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying, "Yes" to his son's request of going through the race together. One day, the son asked his father, 'Dad, let us join the Ironman together; to which his father said, "Yes", too
. For those who don't know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The race consists of three endurance events of a 2.4 miles (3.86 kilometers) ocean swim followed by a 112 miles (180.2 kilometers) bike ride and ending with a 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) marathon along the coast of the Big Islan
d. Father and son went on to complete the race together. Based on the TV interview of Dick and Rick Hoyt, Dick, the father explained that Rick while still in his mother's womb, the umbilical chord was wrapped around his neck cutting off oxygen to the brain. And when Rick was born, the doctor w
ho was looking after Rick told Dick and his wife that Rick would never be able to walk nor talk all his life that it would be best that they put him away. But the Hoyts would not be willing to do such a thing and decided to bring him home instead and decided likewise to treat him just like anyone no
rmal kid. So that when the family went for a swim, Rick went with them and so on and so forth. It was one day while wathing TV (if my memory serves me right) that Rick saw a benefit marathon for a paralityc child and he wanted to be a part of the benefit marathon. And that started both father and
son with their races even while Dick had a heart condition and Rick himself was not well all the time. In fact there were two years where they were not able to join the races because Dick had a heart attack and the other year was that (if I remember it correctly now, Rick was the one who had a probl
em. And also based on an article that I read about them, both had so far completed 212 triathlons, 4 15-hour Inronmans. And that it was two years back from today, when Dick had his heart attack, and his doctor said, had it not been his good physical condition on account of the races, he would have
died 15 years ago. Both then via the races have served one another in a loving and wonderful way. Dick humbly said in the interview when he was called a hero by the interviewer, "I just simply love my family". And indeed, he loved them even as he loved Rick that much that he committed himself
to do the tough physical demands of the races and the triathlons, the Ironman that his son may have the chance to enjoy the races and be a part of life. And in a return show of love and appreciation, Rick says this of his father, "Dad is my hero." And to end my inputs on the father and son, I'd li
ke to end what Rick says that he likes most...(Rick types using a special machine), he says, "The thing I most like is my dad sit in the chair and I push him once." How touching! ______________________ My personal take from the video is that it enriched me greatly in terms of better understanding
and appreciation of the love of God for me and you - a love so great and infinitely amazing and unmatched compared to the great and amazing love of the father in the video for his son. If we could only plainly and in human terms ask God, the Lord Jesus Christ how much He loves us - He who came in
the flesh to be mocked, spat upon, punched in the face, bruised with spiked whip, stripped naked to be utterly humiliated by His beloved creation - man, and then subjected to the most excruciating death of all- death by cruzifixtion of the cross in order that by taking His death and blood as the pa
yment for our sins, we may escape the second death which is hell, the lake that burns with fire and brimstone (fire never quenched and all the senses intact and the body is never consumed unto eternity)and that we might live unto eternity with Him in heaven....... perhaps He would answer us in this
way ....this much, He would say, "First He would look at us directly in the eye as He would spread HIs hands to the sides horizontal to the ground and as we see His nail- pierced hands, He bows his head (meaning, dead on the cross by cruzifixtion). And maybe, all of us would kneel before His feet, w
ith a return show of love and appreciation for what He has done, in chorus we would say, "Oh Lord and my God!" Praise God for His amazing love for all of us. May all who have the chance to view the video even all of mankind who would not be able to see the video, may in some way find themselves t
hru other means, find a better understanding of the depth, height, width and length of the beauty and wonder of God's love for all of us, the righteous and unrighteous even the fullest appreciation of such amazing love and appropriation of it. All glory to God in the highest!


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"jessielynn09", d ... ( 2 months ago by ferdinand1177)
"jessielynn09", d song was sung by Nicole C. Mullen. U can find it here at YouTube or u can go 2 my file of "favorites", I have it there. Yes, it fits well d endearing & touching true 2 life story of Dick & Rick Hoyt. As Dick from an eathly perspective is d redeemer of Rick (d son), Jesus Christ is our Redeemer who died on d cross 4 our sins & He lives makes intercessions 4 us in heaven before God the Father. That 4 those who have surrendered their lives 2 Him, He is their Redeemer who lives.
100% respect for ... ( 1 month ago by thepunisher415)
100% respect for this man , Best Dad in the world!!!
yeaah the fxcking ... ( 1 month ago by bmxtricky)
yeaah the fxcking best dad of the world :o OOOOOMG !!! 100 x 10
³ % respect !!
Yes, " ... ( 1 month ago by ferdinand1177)
Yes, "thepunisher415", you are not alone in expressing great admiration Dick Hoyt. Where perhaps most of us would have given up after only about a yesr, two years, three years or 10 or 15 years, Dick Hoyt for many, many years maintained his devotion and love for his physcially challenged son. What one of a kind father he truly is. And indeed, he deserves our respect and admiration muc more EMULATON of his kind of commitment and love - the kind that only comes from above - God. (1 John 4:8.
"bmxtricky" I ... ( 1 month ago by ferdinand1177)
"bmxtricky" I elated by your response for it manifests that which is true in the word of God; the we were created in His image and that part of that image is the attitude and appreciation of what is honorable, right, pure, lovely, and of good repute - continue in such attitude worthy of praise. It honors God.
You are one ... ( 1 month ago by seanarrative)
You are one extraordinary father, and your son is probably the luckiest man alive.
I thank u 4 d ... ( 1 month ago by ferdinand1177)
I thank u 4 d admiration 4 & behalf of Dick(d father)"seanarrative" 4 I am not d father of Rick. & I give God thanks 4 d quality of ur heart; able 2 also emphatize that w/c is honorable, right, pure lovely & of good repute - & that u too r able 2 manifest d remnant of d image of God that was lost when Adam & Eve sinned at d Garden of Eden. As Dick Hoyt reminds us of God the Father, ur response reminds us that by d unfathomable love of God 4 us, He created us in His own image (Genesis 1:26).
nice vids. a very ... ( 1 month ago by ajxbox)
nice vids. a very strong display of love. just keep it going stronger...
Yes, "ajxbox", it ... ( 1 month ago by ferdinand1177)
Yes, "ajxbox", it should be strong for such love comes from God (Galatians 5:22-23) it is d Fruit of His Spirit and d verse says, there is no law that can prevent it from "embracing/affecting" lives postively. In 1 Corinthians 13:13 it says, it is the greatest even when compare against hope & faith. & it marks one a degree - one who knows God (1 John 4:8) But speaking from an earthly plain that we can understand better, don't we commonly say, "Love makes the world go round?" It does 4 Rick Hoyt.
I can't begin to ... ( 1 month ago by itsbrean86)
I can't begin to tell you that YOUR THE BEST DAD EVER!!! I love running and I can only imagine how awesome that was for you and your son.... Very, very nice video
For and in behalf ... ( 1 month ago by ferdinand1177)
For and in behalf of the Hoyt Family, "Thank you "itsbrean86" for your kind and spirit-building words.
"itsbrean86" ur ... ( 1 month ago by ferdinand1177)
"itsbrean86" ur words of encouragement and admiration 4 d kind of fatherly love & undying devotion Dick Hoyt has 4 his physically challenged son r very precious for Dick to miss them. I say this for I am afraid I am not Dick Hoyt. It would certainly be great if you could post your words of encouragement at their website that they me be blessed and lifted up when they see them. & from me 2 u "itsbrean86", 4 & in behalf of the Hoyt amily, I thank you for leaving words of encouragement for them.
I have to say that ... ( 1 month ago by rccfaith)
I have to say that this video has truly blessed me. It shows how our heavenly father love us in so many ways. We use this video in our leadership classe at The Rock Church all the time there is never a dry eye in the house.
"rccfaith". thank u ... ( 1 month ago by ferdinand1177)
"rccfaith". thank u 4 sharing w/ us that d video has blessed not only u but others as well & that it is being put to good use. I am also glad to know that u see that which others do not see via d video; that u see ou heavenly Father alluded to in the video. And that u can appreciate the greatest love of all bestowed upon us by our loving heavenly Father. An unconditional love so enduring/ committed/devoted as modestly displayed by Dick Hoyt, father of Rick who in spritual terms represent us.
we respect this ... ( 3 weeks ago by killerheroki)
we respect this father for diong this for his son me and my friend say it both.
Then I " ... ( 3 weeks ago by ferdinand1177)
Then I "killerheroki" thank God 4 u & ur friend r able 2 distinguish that beautiful & gentle act that is from above; that one of d several acts that builds rather than tears; one that supports rather than pulls down; one that preserves rather than spoils; one that protects rather than destroys; one that gives rather than gets; & one that reflects d image of God (1 John 4:8) "...God is love..." meaning, that d very outflow of His character is love rather than that w/c demeans His character.
I was wondering, if ... ( 3 weeks ago by XxDregonxX)
I was wondering, if anybody knows where I can get a high quality version of this?
XxDregonxX, you can ... ( 3 weeks ago by ferdinand1177)
XxDregonxX, you can perhaps try their website; you can google their website. You would not miss their web page.
I love this song,I ... ( 3 weeks ago by circlechan1028)
I love this song,I want this vision,can you tell me where can I find it?My english isn't good,hope you can know what I mean,thanks!
I know this song ... ( 3 weeks ago by circlechan1028)
I know this song name and I know this singer,but I can't find this vision,hope you can tell me,thanks!
"circlechan1028", ... ( 3 weeks ago by ferdinand1177)
"circlechan1028", you can find other videos of this here at YouTube. Search for "Dick & Rick Hoyt" or "Ironman Marathon". And for the song, search for nicole c. mullen here at YouTube or go to my "favorites", I have nicole c. mullen there. To download them separately, install the YouTube Downloader in your computer. Use google search for the downloader. I hope this helps.
True love, one of a ... ( 5 days ago by DanthMetalzor)
True love, one of a kind on that world.This movie pushed tears into my eyes.All I can do is salute.
I'm about to have ... ( 3 days ago by lillutherbaby)
I'm about to have my First Child and Being a young man he who didnt have a father He gives me a Hell of a standard to live up to Thats what a father is supposed to be...and maybe then sum
Same here " ... ( 2 days ago by ferdinand1177)
Same here "DanthMetalzor". D video/Story of Dick & Dick Hoyt would always push me tears too. 4 such kind of love is one that is enduring; one that builds up (and not one that tears down)& such kind of love always touches hearts who can emphatize w/ what true love is - 1 Corinthians 13 - "love chapter" in d bible. And more, it pictures d character of our Heavenly Father who loved us so much that He gave His only begotten Son (Jesus) 2 die 4 our sins while we were yet sinners (Romans 5:8)



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