One of my Favorite Videos: Team Hoyt

I saw this video a couple of years ago, and I've never forgotten it. Rick Hoyt was born in 1962 with the umbilical cord coiled around his neck and oxygen cut off from his brain. Rick's parents were told that there would be no hope for their child’s development. When Rick began using a specialized computer to communicate, his parents were surprised to learn that he was both a highly intelligent individual and an avid sports fan. He told his dad he wanted to compete.

This is a video of Team Hoyt competing in a triathalon: 26.2 miles of running, 112 miles of bicycling, and 2.4 miles of swimming. The picture of how Christ carries us is striking. Because he cannot walk or talk, Rick must depend entirely on the efforts of his Father. And yet victory seems sweeter for it. I hope this video blesses you.