LIFE DOESN'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT TO BE WONDERFUL
A teen boy lived alone with his father, and the two of them
had a very special relationship. Even though the son was
always on the bench
at all of his football games and never got to play, 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 to 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 he 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 gentlyaround his shoulder and said,
"Take the rest of the week off, son. And don't
even plan to come back to the game on Saturday." Then
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 playtoday, " 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, this 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 allright.
somebody wants you to be happy.
somebody want 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 want 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 want 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
THEM
"The improbable we can do immediately.
The impossible will take a few days."
|
