Zig Ziglar Most people would agree that the loss of both arms for a three-year-old would be a tragedy beyond belief, and it is tragic. Thats what happened to Jon Paul Blenke. He and his parents quickly accepted the fact that he would be without his arms for the rest of his life and decided to adapt and use what was left and not moan about what was lost. Unfortunately, most people, when they lose part of a physical or financial asset, take the Ive lost it all and theres nothing I can do approach. Jon Paul instinctively knew better, his parents encouraged him and the results speak for themselves. Today any parent would be proud to have Jon Paul as a son, and any coach would be delighted to have him on his team. At age eleven, Jon Paul is an outgoing, enthusiastic, highly-motivated youngster who has an incredible attitude. When someone tells him what he cant do, he starts figuring out a way to do it. He plays soccer, he writes with his feet, drives the lawnmower with his legs, swims, skates, skis, and plays football. Coach Bob Thompson of the Leduc Bobcats says that Jon Paul is a capable player and his teammates say he really hits like heck. His teammates have respect for him and the coach says he is a super athlete. In his mind, he doesnt have a disability. The only position he wont play is quarterback, but if theres a way, hell find it. There are few hurdles in his mind he cant overcome. If theres frustration, its short-lived and seldom will he give up. I have an idea this young man is going to do well in his life and he already serves as a marvelous role model. I encourage you to learn from this enthusiastic eleven-year-old and Ill SEE YOU AT THE TOP!
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:01:52 +0000
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