'She is my heart and I am her legs'
I am in awe of this man. A true inspriration. No words needed - just read the article.
A devoted dad runs triathlon carrying his teenager daughter with cerebral palsy because she loves being outdoors.
Van Beek, 39, told the Midland Daily News that he wants to complete the events with his daughter, who is unable to walk or talk, because she adores being outside.
Love the following quote: 'Everybody prays that their children are healthy and for eight years I still wished that she had been a healthy child, but if she wouldn't have been like she is then we wouldn't be the people that we are today.'
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2188373/Rick-van-Beek-Devoted-da...
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2188373/Rick-van-Beek-Devoted-da...
Awesome Dad! TFS, Britex.
britexpat said "Stories like these makes one thankful for what one has and more importantly realise that there are people out there with much greater burdens than ours; who are bearing them with a smile and fortitude.."
I'm reminded of a friend who has been struggling for many years with his daughter's AADC deficiency - a rare metabolic neurotransmitter disease. No cure yet and he and wife continue to stoically and gracefully shoulder the burden while endeavouring to find a cure or some treatment to alleviate the suffering. http://www.aadcresearch.org/
Great dad
a very sensitive issue
Hearts come to life with the words/acts of wisdom just like the dead earth comes back to life with the downpour of rain.
Van Beek - What an inspiring father you are !
touching and very well said BE.
Respect!!
wow! very touching..
I too know someone in the US suffering from cerebral palsy, but is really smart and has a great sense of humour.
But I salute Rick van Beek, he's a hero in my eyes :-)
So true Brit..:)
Superb Dad....
Hats Off!
Stories like these makes one thankful for what one has and more importantly realise that there are people out there with much greater burdens than ours ; who are bearing them with a smile and fortitude..
Very touching... I have a friend who got a 6 yr old daughter who is exactly in the same condition...Hope my friend reads this ..she is on QL.. but on vacation now..
She is such a sweet girl and always smiling..May God keep her safe and sound!
Hats off to the Dad and his determination..
great Dad!
HATSOFF YOU DAD
Quite amazing