Tuesday, November 17, 2009

MOVED

Got tired of this site messing up my friends' computers. here's the new blog

http://ironphoenixathletics.com/

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

HAPPIEST PERSON I KNOW


["The son becomes the father and the father becomes the son." ]





This was yesterday's Facebook status of Craig Ballantyne creator of Turbulence Training Fat Loss and all-around fitness bad ass.


Who is the happiest person I know?

That would have to be my father. He's a Vietnam Vet. that fought in one of the worst battles of the war. (ref. "When We Were Soldiers" movie) He has been through hell & back, literally.


 After the war, he came home and busted his ass for over 40yrs at a job that he hated, in order to support the family he loves. He has been a devoted husband for 40 yrs (which is uncommon nowadays) and a loving, but stern, father to 3 girls and 1 kick ass boy. 


Despite all the curve balls life threw at him, he has got to be the most optimistic person I know. I've got some tough shoes to fill when I become a father in May. As long as I keep my father's outlook on life in my heart, I think I'll do just fine. Thanks dad for not only serving your country, but more importantly, for being a real life "Superman."