Shortly after my injury, while sitting at my bedside, my father took out a pen and notebook and asked me what my goals were over the next several months. He then proceeded to write them down.
SWF 09-16-2009 GOAL
[what are my goals]
Get off the vent
Get out of hard collar
Get back arms & hands – hug my family.
[how will I do this]
Get off vent by pacing – Continue each day with stronger paces
Get out of hard collar – Faith, prayer & God’s healing
Visualize and do the exercises
He showed me this note a few days ago, almost 8 years later, after he had come across it in his planner.
Initially, I chuckled at what he had found before allowing my lighthearted smile to turn into a small sense of pride in knowing that I had accomplished a few of the goals.
Next, there was a moment of solemnity, knowing that I still had one to go.
Finally, he tore the page out and gave it to me so that I could keep it close at hand and keep working towards completing the list.
As I continued to glance at it over the next several days, that list took on an entirely different meaning.
It served as a reminder of just how much my Dad has always been there for me.
It’s just one more way I can appreciate the fact that he has always supported and believed in me, especially when I didn’t believe in myself. He’s proven that all those hours he used to make me listen to Norman Vincent Peale aren’t worth a damn if they’re not put into practice.
But that’s what Dads do. They encourage us in moments of weakness, congratulate us in moments of triumph, ground us in moments of self-importance, believe in us in moments of doubt, and never stop loving us.
Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads!
And to my Dad, thank you. I love you and can’t wait to accomplish goal #3.
Stand Strong!
Scott
Your dad and your mom are your biggest supporters. They have ALWAYS been so proud of you and continue to be in awe of your accomplishments. Happy Father’s Day, Felix and all you dads out there. Love you, Scott
Happy Father’s day too you! Lynne
Scott that’s a great post–thank you so much
Your father has been the best dad, friend, and teacher a good man like yourself could have. God’s greatest blessings to him this Father’s Day, and every day, for always being there for you.
Scott,
Hats-off to Felix. He is an awesome man and incredible father. Happy Father’s Day to a great guy. Love ya, buddy.
Scott
What a great reminder. So simple too.
Best
Jeff
How BEAUTIFUL – it brought me to tears!
Happy Father’s Day to your Dad and all the WONDERFUL fathers everywhere!!
God Bless You, Scott
You have a wonderful family that loves and supports you. You have come a long way.
Thanks for continuing to inspire me and all of us Scott…God Bless!
Mike Hart