I made my daddy cry

cantjustcant

My daddy is a rock. He is just one of those men who is always there. He will do anything he can for his family.
In school, I was in the band, ran track, played soccer, was a cheerleader....and through it all he was at every event. I can remember coming off the field with the band, the crowd clapping and cheering to the fight song and I can hear my dad's voice above everyone else.

About 30 years ago he was having problems with chloresterol and his doc told him to get his heart rate up 3 times a week and so he started running. He started entering races and even completed several JFK 50 mile races in DC.

This morning I stopped by their house after dropping my son off at school. I told my dad that I had mailed off my registration for the Ghosts and Goblins 5K on October 18. He dropped his head and started to cry. He said he had been worried about my health for several years now and had seen me on my walks going past their house and knows how hard I have been pushing myself. He said that the GNG race was one of the first races he did when he started too. He said he would be working the water station at the finish line that night and was looking forward to seeing me cross the finish line!

ESVABelle

Oh my goodness, this made my morning! You are a blessed woman :-)

sharonus

What an awesome story! You go, girl!

wbgolden

What an awesome story! You go, girl!

^^that

Faery7

awe Thanks for sharing! What a great story!

u2fergus

Wow. Thanks for sharing that... what a beautiful story.

tashacan

You will do amazing...and I would love to see your Daddy's face as you cross that finish line! I'm sure he is so proud!

meosha30

This is very touching, keep up the good work.

miam4nia

awww this is adorable

laughingdani

That was incredibly touching to read. Thanks for sharing and good luck on your 5k!

Bunnyboo82

Very uplifting! Congratulations on the 5K! It's even more special since your Dad will be there at the finish line!

StrengthIDidntKnow

Beautiful!

Grimmerick

run with a box of tissues cause thats gonna be an emotional one haha. Thats awesome!

_beachgirl_

Such a great story!

Scott613

Very inspiring. Be sure to run fast so you can hug your dad at the finish sooner rather than later.

Magic_Girl

Aww this made me tear up! You have such a sweet relationship with your dad! I'm so happy for the both of you!

tiffanymorant

This is a very touching story! Never give up. Keep up the good work.

LeSsOvMe

You are awesome girl!!

RocketsGirl75

Thanks for sharing that! It was awesome!

Good luck!

Monica_has_a_goal

I got teary eyed just reading your post.. THank you for sharing it.. and you make your papa proud when you cross that finish line.. What a time to rejoice!

achampionsheart

that's fabulous.....