I am posting this here. We have many compassionate dads here on the HSBBW, but seems to me many are just too busy worrying about silly stuff. Moms always understand.
Arthur is employed in the handicap workshop where I work. I am guessing he is in his early 30's. I understand that he was paralyzed when he was 6 in a baseball accident.
When I first began I first noticed Arthur crossing the main street in his wheelchair. They tell me at work that he gets up at 6 everyday to be at work by 9. It takes him that long to prepare for the day. Arthur comes into the sales room every morning to say hello and during his lunch to say hello again. He would do whatever you asked him to. He always has a smile on his face and tells me he thanks the lord everyday for just being alive, his handicap doesn't stop him from doing anything.
When I first found out about his accident, I literally froze in my tracks.
My job is tough, REAL tough, but everytime I see Arthur and go back into the workshop, I forget about how tough a day I am having.
Thank you Arthur.
Posts: 10723 | Location: South Florida | Registered: July 28, 2003
You are sooo right TPM,....you are so very very right!!! Perspective is priceless.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ " Play both sports until the competition convinces you otherwise!! " " ...because baseball is just GOOD PRACTICE FOR LIFE ".
Posts: 2968 | Location: Kansas | Registered: March 18, 2006
I know exactly what you mean. A boy my son had played baseball with since he was 8, had a terrible car accident 2 years ago. They were very competitive pitchers and good friends. The doctor told the family to pull the plug, there was no brain activity. The family couldn't do it and now after 2 years, he is starting to walk and talk. (God can perform miracles) He understands everything you say and is the fastest text messenger I have ever seen. It has been and is going to be a long process. Keep the family in your prayers. Every time I start to get a little competitive (boy am I), I remind myself about Alex. It keeps life in perspective.
Posts: 28 | Location: missouri | Registered: January 01, 2007
Originally posted by izzismom: Thanks TPM & TM5. It's inspirational stories like these that remind us just how blessed we really are.
Amen !!!
Mary Ann * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 [8/21/08]
Posts: 3937 | Location: Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight ... | Registered: January 02, 2003
