Al,
Am forwarding this to the CP List.
Shows what love and determination accomplishes, that we can live for
good in this world.
Thanks.
S.
-----Original Message-----
From: A
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 1:22 AM
To: A
Subject: A Beautiful Story with a wonderful message
This story is long but it's REALLY good...certainly worth taking the
time to read...hope you enjoy it! It brought tears to my eyes!
My Father's Eyes
This teenager lived alone with his father, and the two
of them had a very Special relationship. Even though
the son was always on the bench, his Father was always
in the stands cheering. He never missed a game. This
young Man was still the smallest of the class when he
entered high school. But his father continued to
encourage him but also made it very clear that he did
not have to play football if he didn't want to. But
the young man loved Football and decided to hang in
there. He was determined to try his best at every
practice, and perhaps he'd get to play when he became
a senior.
All through high school he never missed a practice nor
a game, but remained a bench warmer all four years.
His faithful father was always in the stands, Always
with words of encouragement for him.
When the young man went to College, he decided to try
out for the football team as a "walk-on." Everyone was
sure he could never make the cut, but he did. The
coach admitted that he kept him on the roster because
he always puts his heart and soul into every practice
and, at the same time, provided the other members with
the spirit and hustle they badly needed. The news that
he had survived the cut thrilled him so much that he
rushed to the nearest phone and called his father. His
father shared his excitement and was sent season
tickets for all the college games.
This persistent young athlete never missed practice
during his four years at college, but he never got to
play in the game. It was the end of his senior
football season, and as he trotted onto the practice
field shortly before the big play
off game, the coach met him with a Telegram. The young
man read the telegram and became deathly silent.
Swallowing hard, he mumbled to the coach, "My father
died this morning. Is It all right if I miss practice
today?" The coach put his arm gently around His
shoulder and said, "Take the rest of the week off,
son. And don't even plan to come to the game on
Saturday."
Saturday arrived, and the game was not going well. In
the third quarter, when the team was ten points
behind, a silent young man quietly slipped into the
empty locker room and put on his football gear. As he
ran onto the sidelines, the coach and his players were
astounded to see their faithful teammate back so soon.
"Coach, please let me play. I've just got to play
today," said the young man. The coach pretended not to
hear him. There was no way he wanted his worst player
in this close playoff game. But the young man
persisted, and finally, feeling sorry for the kid, the
coach gave in.
"All right," he said. "You can go in." Before long,
the coach, the players and everyone in the stands
could not believe their eyes. This little unknown, who
had never played before was doing everything right.
The opposing team could not stop him. He ran, he
passed, blocked and tackled like a star. His team
began to triumph. The score was
soon tied.
In the closing seconds of the game, the kid
intercepted a pass and ran all the way for the winning
touchdown.
The fans broke loose. His teammates hoisted him onto
their shoulders. Such cheering you've never heard!
Finally, after the stands had emptied and the team
had showered and left the locker room, the coach
noticed that the young man was sitting quietly in the
corner all alone.
The coach came to him and said, "Kid, I can't believe
it. You were fantastic! Tell me what got into you? How
did you do it?"
He looked at the coach, with tears in his eyes, and
said. "Well, you knew my dad died, but did you know
that my dad was blind?"
The young man swallowed hard and forced a smile, "Dad
came to all my games, but today was the first time he
could see me play, and I wanted to show him I could do
it!"
SO REMEMBER RIGHT NOW:
Somebody is very proud of you.
Somebody is thinking of you.
Somebody is caring about you.
Somebody misses you.
Somebody wants to talk to you.
Somebody wants to be with you.
Somebody hopes you are not in trouble.
Somebody is thankful for the support you have provided.
Somebody wants to hold your hand.
Somebody hopes everything turns out all right.
Somebody wants you to be happy.
Somebody wants you to find him/her.
Somebody wants to give you a gift.
Somebody wants to hug you.
Somebody thinks you ARE a gift.
Somebody admires your strength.
Somebody wants to protect you.
Somebody can't wait to see you.
Somebody loves you for who you are.
Somebody treasures your spirit.
Somebody is glad that you are their friend.
Somebody wants to get to know you better.
Somebody wants to be near you.
Somebody wants you to know they are there for you.
Somebody would do anything for you.
Somebody wants to share their dreams with you.
Somebody is alive because of you.
Somebody needs your support.
Somebody will cry when they read this.
Somebody needs you to have faith in them.
Somebody trusts you.
Somebody hears a song that reminds them of you.
SOMEBODY NEEDS YOU TO SEND THIS TO HIM.
Many people will walk in and out of your life but only
true friends will leave footprints on your heart."
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