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  1. Of course, crying big time now. Thanks for the link, definitely going to find out more. The one thing, I think all of us who are parents can relate to immediately is the fact that we would do ANYTHING for our children. That video represents parenthood more than anything I’ve ever seen, amazing.

  5. oh man. talk about bawling like a baby. i could barely see to finish watching that. thanks for sharing. how inspiring. talk about faith!
    tara

  8. I live outside of Boston and the Hoyts run the Boston Marathon every year. I saw them once years ago, and it was amazing. When he ran by with his son in the wheel chair, the crowd went nuts. Everyone started clapping, cheering and screaming for them. It was unreal to see and be a part of.

  15. Tara, they were on OPRAH recently and I bawled the entire time. They are so inspiring and the dad, oh my god, what an AMAZING father he is!!! Every word out of his mouth was such an inspiration.

  16. I’m familiar with this family’s story but seeing it again it’s no less powerful than the first time. I watched it through my tears. Amazing how my heart can ache and soar at the same time. TFS, Tara.

  17. Oh my!!!!!!!!! I am crying my eyes out. My boys actually came running to see what was wrong with me. I am trying to explain it to them, but I am getting those looks like they think I’m nuts. LOL Thank you for sharing that with us. There is something so cathartic about a good “happy cry”!!!!

  21. Thank you for sharing. Not only your life, but this truly inspiring story. I can’t stop crying – it is so uplifting to think of what this father and son are doing!

  22. yeah, typing with a big ole lump in my throat now and somehow the fact that i had to clean a whole bunch of puke out of my car this morning seems so NOT a big deal anymore….no words, just emotion, totally. Thank you…T

  23. Tara – Thanks for posting that awesome link! The Hoyts are very well known around here (Cape Cod, MA) and I have had the privelege to watch them race (hubby is a runner)more times than I can remember – I sob everytime as I cheer them on out of sheer joy for them. It is absolutely awe inspiring to watch them. Their dedication is amazing! Take care! Tracy on Cape Cod

  29. Thank you for sharing Tara! It certainly touched me to the core as well, but I think it has to do with the love between parent & child. It is so strong, the father giving up so much of himself, of his life, for his son. It’s very moving. I know parents love their children, but the Hoyt’s exemplify this ultimate love. It seems some parents take their children for granted, putting them second or third in terms of importance. The Hoyt’s though, it’s just out there for the world to see. Wow.

  31. hi,well I’m not very emotional , but I shed a crazy amount of tears over that clip. That was probably one of the most profound and beautiful things I have ever seen. The world needs more people like that.

  32. Wow. Thank you for that. That is something I probably never would have seen if it weren’t for you. I bawled my eyes out, but what a reality check. Seeing something like that reminds you that the little things that overwhelm our lives are so unimportant.

  38. the Hoyts are local to me. I’ve been fortunate enough to cheer for them as they run the Boston Marathon and the Falmouth Road Race every year.

    Just amazing and inspirational. To think the miles they’ve logged together on the road.

  39. Hey Tara,
    Just watched the video at work. Aren’t they just amazing? We either go to or watch the Boston Marathon each year and they are truly an inspiration to everyone. The love. The determination. Two people making the absolute most out of everything they have been given in life. There just aren’t any words.
    Thanks for posting in your blog.
    Jenn

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