October 13, 2007 9:59 AM
Patrick Henry Hughes - transcending "disabilities"
Kathy sent me this to share here - an inspirational story that illustrates what I keep repeating: While we designate some people "disabled" - and many privately think of them as somehow "less than" - we are all just differently-abled.
Here is a young man who has accomplished more than many designated "normal" or "gifted." Not to mention his dad's accomplishments in terms of love, service, faithfulness. What a blessing!
There are other videos of Patrick Henry Hughes - just do a search at YouTube under his name.
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That was beautiful Barbara! What a wonderful lesson to all of us; as his father said "we have nothing to complain about". What an inspiration!
Posted by: LadyLovas | October 13, 2007 11:06 AM
Dear Patrick,
I saw the Extreme Home Makeover show on Sunday Feb. 17th and did not move from my TV for 2 hours. I wanted to tell you what an inspiration it was to learn about you and your families life. I suffer from multiple sclerosis so I can relate a little to what challenges you face every day. Your music talent is awesome. What do you plan to do musically in the future? How do you like college? When I hear people mention the word disability with you, it just dosen't compute. You have have such a positive outlook on life that even though I don't know you personally, I feel like I've known you for a very long time. Thank you for touching my life and multitudes of peoples lives around the country and the world.
Sincerely,
Gil
Posted by: Gilbert Leeds | February 18, 2008 6:35 PM
Dear Patrick, I was crying when you sang. Did you get around to finishing a cd yet? Sorry, let me introduce myself first, I live in Holland and my name is Marjanna Bremer. I love music and you really touched me. The best of everything I wish to you.
God bless
Posted by: Marjanna | September 28, 2008 2:31 PM
