Blog Post #7

At the beginning of Randy’s speech he introduces himself then breaks the news to us about his illness! This illness does not stop even though he does not have much longer to live. He demonstrates to us that he is healthier than a lot of other people. He seems to be very strong and he is not trying to get sympathy he is still trying to live his life as normal as possible.
He then tells us he had a bunch of childhood dreams. I don’t remember having any certain childhood dreams. Maybe I was too busy running around and I didn’t have time to think about these things. Never the less this list Randy had he accomplished about every dream. Who can say they have accomplished just about all of their childhood dreams.
He talked about his football coach as a child who taught him a special lesson. His coach taught him not only football; but he taught him how to work with others and team work. We as future educators need to work these kind of lessons into anything and everything. We think lessons like this will not make an impact on children; but I think they are listening to us more than we think.
This speech was wonderful! Not only did he have so many inspiring things to say it was touching. He gave this speech for his children. He wanted them to have something to look back on and to inspire them and to give them some tips on life. He never tried to make us feel bad for him, he was just giving his speech for his children. He is probably the strongest person I have ever seen, to act the way he does and live the way he dose to be in his position. The whole time during this speech I couldn’t help but think why him? I am glad we watched this video, it was very good and very touching!