I made my daddy cry

cantjustcant
cantjustcant Posts: 1,027 Member
edited October 2 in Success Stories
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!
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  • ESVABelle
    ESVABelle Posts: 1,264 Member
    Oh my goodness, this made my morning! You are a blessed woman :-)
  • sharonus
    sharonus Posts: 102
    What an awesome story! You go, girl! :)
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    What an awesome story! You go, girl! :)

    ^^that :)
  • Faery7
    Faery7 Posts: 317 Member
    awe :) Thanks for sharing! What a great story!
  • u2fergus
    u2fergus Posts: 422 Member
    Wow. Thanks for sharing that... what a beautiful story. :)
  • tashacan
    tashacan Posts: 121
    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
    meosha30 Posts: 40
    This is very touching, keep up the good work.
  • miam4nia
    miam4nia Posts: 137 Member
    awww this is adorable
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    That was incredibly touching to read. Thanks for sharing and good luck on your 5k!
  • Bunnyboo82
    Bunnyboo82 Posts: 42 Member
    Very uplifting! Congratulations on the 5K! It's even more special since your Dad will be there at the finish line!
  • StrengthIDidntKnow
    StrengthIDidntKnow Posts: 543 Member
    Beautiful!
  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
    run with a box of tissues cause thats gonna be an emotional one haha. Thats awesome!
  • _beachgirl_
    _beachgirl_ Posts: 3,865 Member
    Such a great story!
  • Scott613
    Scott613 Posts: 2,317 Member
    Very inspiring. Be sure to run fast so you can hug your dad at the finish sooner rather than later.
  • Magic_Girl
    Magic_Girl Posts: 158
    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
    tiffanymorant Posts: 3
    This is a very touching story! Never give up. Keep up the good work.
  • LeSsOvMe
    LeSsOvMe Posts: 115 Member
    You are awesome girl!!
  • RocketsGirl75
    RocketsGirl75 Posts: 648
    Thanks for sharing that! It was awesome!

    Good luck!
  • Monica_has_a_goal
    Monica_has_a_goal Posts: 694 Member
    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
    achampionsheart Posts: 1,020 Member
    that's fabulous.....
  • defygravity531
    defygravity531 Posts: 289 Member
    You just made my day. :) I'm signed up for the Apple Harvest Day 5K in my town on October 1st.

    Thank God for healthy changes!!
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member
    Very inspiring! thanks for sharing :flowerforyou:
  • cantjustcant
    cantjustcant Posts: 1,027 Member
    You just made my day. :) I'm signed up for the Apple Harvest Day 5K in my town on October 1st.

    Thank God for healthy changes!!

    I have a 2 mile family run/walk that morning at my son's school. Dad was going to do it with us but he is going to be hunting that weekend. He is 73 years old! Hunting??? Really?
  • Tuffjourney
    Tuffjourney Posts: 971
    Amazing story. I miss my dad sooooooo much!!!:cry:
  • Linshizzle
    Linshizzle Posts: 82
    Brought tears to my eyes! That's awesome, You are so Blessed!!! DADDY'S ARE AMAZING!!! I LOVE MY DADDY!!! :))) Thanks for sharing!
  • wiglet23
    wiglet23 Posts: 887 Member
    You're very lucky to have a dad like that. I nearly cried reading this..

    Good luck on your race!
  • pitapocket
    pitapocket Posts: 287 Member
    Your post brought tears to my eyes, you are very lucky to have such a loving and supportive Dad. Good luck on your race.
  • jmk71171
    jmk71171 Posts: 4
    You are making me cry...such a great story.
  • Lesliecs
    Lesliecs Posts: 930 Member
    Your story is so heartwarming! Brought a tear to my eye. You are so lucky to still have your father here to cheer you on! You go!
  • kandrews24
    kandrews24 Posts: 610 Member
    And now you made me cry. How wonderful for both of you. I miss my daddy so much. He was a fitness freak all his life. If I was dong what you were doing, it would probably make my daddy cry too. Maybe I'll get there. Luv u Can't! Go get 'em!
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