Sometimes we can forget the full meaning of a motto because it is so often used. So, if you forgot the meaning of “whatever it takes”, may this remind you.
Through The Illusion
Personal Development for Awesome People
Through The Illusion
Personal Development for Awesome People
Sometimes we can forget the full meaning of a motto because it is so often used. So, if you forgot the meaning of “whatever it takes”, may this remind you.
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August 5, 2008 at 4:03 pm
SanityFound
Can’t wait till I have some peace to watch this – later for sure – the humans, they don’t appreciate things like this.
hayden tompkins says:
It’s worth it!
August 5, 2008 at 4:50 pm
asrai
Patrick said “God gave him an amazing musical gift.” He should have added that he was given the most amazing, giving Dad.
I can’t imagine working a full time job and going to school with his son, above and beyond. And he says that he is just humbled by his son.
I’m humbled by both of them.
hayden tompkins says:
You’re right, his dad was phenomenal. The majority of his success is because of the lengths his father is willing to go. Just extraordinary.
August 5, 2008 at 6:50 pm
marlajayne
Awesome. More of us need to pay attention to the “music of opportunity.” Seeing his father in action tells me the answer to the parents’ original question about why this child was sent to them. It’s almost as if they were hand-picked for this special spirit in their homes because of the care, support, encouragement, and work that they provide.
hayden tompkins says:
And infiite amount of patience.
August 5, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Kevin (ReturnToManliness)
Freakish talent. Disabilities be damned! There’s always a way.
August 6, 2008 at 12:52 am
mssc54
This is so amazing! Having had three daughters who ALL played in their high school bands I know what a committment it takes for these “band geeks” to excell. Kudos to this daddy! Anybody can be a father. This daddy takes to the level we should strive for.
hayden tompkins says:
3 band geeks?! Impressive.
August 6, 2008 at 8:51 am
SanityFound
Ok that was indeed awesome, inspiring and just plain incredible. Going to now watch it again I think… Thanks for sharing this one!
August 6, 2008 at 5:13 pm
mssc54
Yes three (marching) band geeks. First was an alto sax then the next two were percussionists. They were just superb. My youngest bio-daughter so much so that their competition music was written around her performance. The Band Director was quite upset with me when I moved her into a private school half way through her junior year. She started getting in with the wrong crowd so…. I yanked her out. Not a very popular thing at the time but at the end of the school year she thanked me. Wisdom and all that you know. lol Now she plays the congas/bongos in our church’s praise/worship band. She is really quite good
All three of my daughters turned down music scholarships.
August 7, 2008 at 10:17 am
dreemwhrld
my jaw dropped when i saw the footage of him as a 1 and 2 year old. Unbelievable. It’s comforting to know that someone as talented as he is had a family as supportive as they are.
hayden tompkins says:
You are so right. With a different set of parents his life would be completely different.