Comments on: What Have You Got to Complain About?

By: Christopher Wesley

Christopher Wesley — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:59:00 +0000

I really took away a lot from the father. The joy he gets despite the sacrifice speaks volumes. And how inspired he is by his son, just blows me away. The story is a true blessing.

By: TomPier

TomPier — Tue, 04 May 2010 08:33:01 +0000

great post as usual!

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:27:26 +0000

Attitude is indeed everything – what an inspiration these two are – the deeply loved son as well as the deeply loving father! Thank you for sharing this. God bless them and you.____Anne Marie :)

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:33:16 +0000

Though familiar with Patrick's story, what a sweet reminder that when faced with adversity we have a choice to see obstacles or opportunities. As my friend, Coach Kay Yow, used to say "When life kicks you, let it kick you forward."

By: John

John — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:29:13 +0000

Inspiring! its all about the goals we have. Situations and Boss become irrelevant. Kind of reminds me of this video.http://www.vineetnayar.com/the-irrelevant-boss/

By: Becky Weiand

Becky Weiand — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:01:26 +0000

Never give up on yourself!! That is the most important lesson I take away from this! If you have a dream you can reach it!! I am going to think twice before complaining about any situation I am in going forward!!

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By: Patricia Stoltey

Patricia Stoltey — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:51:13 +0000

Patrick could have all the musical talent in the world but without his upbeat attitude and his angelic smile, he wouldn't make nearly as many friends as he's clearly made. This young man is a winner! My recent post My Favorite Color is Yellow

By: Mason Stanley

Mason Stanley — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:13:35 +0000

One of many take aways for me is, you must be able to roll with it. His father's quote, "We won't be able to play baseball but we'll be able to play music together" struck a cord. Those who can take less than ideal circumstances and create better than could have been imagined situations are those who are not permantitly bound to their initial expectations. Agility proves more useful than bulk more often than not. Thank you for sharing this! My recent post There’s only 1 Heaven…

By: Filipe

Filipe — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:31:35 +0000

I love when his dad says, "He is my hero". You can tell that he means it. I know I was encouraged and challenged to skip the excuses and, like they said, see the possibilities.

By: Anne Marie

Anne Marie — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:17:21 +0000

Attitude is indeed everything – what an inspiration these two are – the deeply loved son as well as the deeply loving father! Thank you for sharing this. God bless them and you.____Anne Marie :)

By: Anne Marie

Anne Marie — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:14:39 +0000

Attitude is indeed everything – what an inspiration these two are – the deeply loved son as well as the deeply loving father! Thank you for sharing this. God bless them and you.

Anne Marie :)

By: Daniel Decker

Daniel Decker — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:46:18 +0000

Very inspiring. Reminds me some of Nick Vujicic (Life without Limbs). He’s also taken his disadvantages and turned them into advantages. I have a quote from him I keep close… “I’d be dishonoring God if I didn’t believe I was here to change the world.” If people like Nick and Patrick can overcome than certainly we can too. I see these stories and it reminds me just how small my “false” limitations really are. The music of opportunity. The sound of potential.

BTW… I have an author with a book entitled “The No Complaining Rule.” In part it speaks to finding positive solutions to the trap of mindless complaining. It’s more directed at turning complaining into solutions in the workplace but it’s a universal message we can all adopt. Complaining is a choice.

By: Carrie Pagels

Carrie Pagels — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 02:07:29 +0000

I love your takeaways from this. You really boiled it down to the bottom line. This young man is an inspiration to all of us. Thanks for sharing! Carrie

By: Bianca

Bianca — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:13:56 +0000

What did I take away from this video?

I don't know! I can't stop crying.

This was so beautiful and inspiring and humbling.
My recent post post-it project…

By: @obihaive

@obihaive — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:08:09 +0000

What a great dad! He really loves his kid and sacrifices a lot. But something tells me he wouldn't view it as a sacrifice at all. Wow.

By: davidgurian

davidgurian — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:00:37 +0000

What a great reminder that God works through any situation. Thanks for posting the link. And you are totally right about attitude. 9 years ago I was temporarily disabled from an accident. I wish I could say my attitude was as good as Patrick's but it was the opposite. Here is a link to a young woman going through a difficult situation too. She needs a new heart, but somehow through all of the test, machines and complications she is using her situation as a platform to minister to the hospital staff. http://megansheartstory.blogspot.com

By: KristineMac

KristineMac — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:21:11 +0000

I remember seeing this remarkable young man and his father in an interview and on a very popular home makeover program. I think learning to be happy in any circumstance is the lesson here for me and using the gifts and talents God has given for your sphere of influence, whatever that may be. Thanks for sharing this reminder :) My recent post Finding the Quiet Place

By: Lucy Ann Moll

Lucy Ann Moll — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:04:05 +0000

Awesome attitude. Where can I get some of that? Oh, yeah, it's my choice. Thanks for the inspiraiton. My recent post Love Mercy: A Review

By: Lynn Mosher

Lynn Mosher — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:50:17 +0000

Woo-hoo! Now you know about our city's hero! We are so proud of Patrick. He's awesome! And so are his parents, especially his dad. Thanks, Mike, for sharing Patrick with so many others. My recent post Creation's First Home