"Can't" is a state of mind


	"Can't" is a state of mind
coconutshell
5-11-2008 1:05 AM
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family, father, son, hoyt, sports, health, cerebral palsy, marathon, ironman, inspiration
coconutshell says:
Very inspiring father-son team. I got a little teary-eyed after the article.
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5-11-2008 4:37 AM
Deepti
really inspiring story...I remember they appeared on Oprah once
5-11-2008 5:37 PM
blueridge
It is amazing the strength one can summon, when determined, but that he "can't" walk is still true nonetheless. "Can" does have its limits, and "can't" is not necessarily just a state of mind if we are to be honest.
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