Dad
December 9, 2011
I’m really gutted that Dad hasn’t been selected to be part of the Olympic Torch Relay next year. I think the organisers have really missed a trick here. If it comes to ranking people of this nation who are most appropriate and deserving to carry the torch surely Dad should have come somewhere near the top – he has that perfect mix of being a former Olympian and having devoted his life to helping, supporting and encouraging children and young people.
Does a day go by without Dad taking a coaching session, or teaching the kids from church, or running a community group, or spending ALL his spare time planning these things and reading up how to do them better? No! And that doesn’t even include the day job.
I think it would have been fitting for Dad to carry the torch but it wasn’t to be so I just thought I’d indulge myself and honour him on my blog instead.
A Very Proud Son.
