I saw a different version of this on Facebook, but it inspired me.
Derek Redmond couldn't compete in the 1988 Seoul Olympics due to an Achilles tendon injury. He underwent five surgeries and couldn't wait to compete in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. He was favored to win the 400 meter (he had shattered the British 400-m record at age 19).
Sometimes we're the son -- in dire need to finish but unable to do it alone.
Sometimes we're the father -- in dire need to help, no matter how many people try to stop us.
Thank you, everyone, for you support. And thank you, Mom and Dad and Josh, for always encouraging me. No matter what.
Thank you, Derek Redmond, for inspiring me to never give up.
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Thanks for posting that Shelly. Have you ever been to the finish of a marathon? You need to. It's very emotional and inspiring. All those people running for hours and hours and then doing everything they can to make it across the finish line. Ordinary people. Fat people. Little people. Slow people. People in pain. It's amazing.
Thanks for your inspiration too. I was "munchie" the other night. So I thought of you and went running instead...
Love ya!
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