Friday, 25 March 2011

Foto Friday

Today’s Foto Friday is inspired by my biggest and my favorite fan, Rohann.


A while back Rohann found two sunflower seeds on the floor of the local supermarket where they sell the bird seed. He took them home and planted them between some other flowers. He watered and nurtured them with great patience. This is what they look like today.



I remarked how amazing it is for these two small, almost nothing, seeds from the supermarket floor to become this big and beautiful. His answer: “just like your running dad. You started with almost nothing and look how far and strong you run now.” That made my day and inspired this post.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I’m running a half marathon on Sunday as part of my recovery from last weekend’s rough run.

Happy running!
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31 comments:

  1. Staci25 March 2011 at 11:12

    "Out of the mouths of babes", a lovely reminder of how anything can be nutured into something beautiful - very wise Rohann!
    Glad to hear you're doing better.

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  2. Ewa25 March 2011 at 11:54

    You have one smart fellow growing there. And think, he started with a tiny seed too and then all he needed was love and care.
    Have a wonderful weekend, Johann.

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  3. Teamarcia25 March 2011 at 12:44

    What a wonderful and accurate analogy! Have a great race!

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  4. Jennifer25 March 2011 at 13:22

    Johann,
    Weird I read you last report but never commented. Old age... I love the pictures from that race, but gosh I am sorry you had to feel so miserable. I am guessing you are feeling a bit better and I hope the half goes well. What a gorgeous son! And very smart too.

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  5. Kate Geisen25 March 2011 at 13:36

    What a cool story! I love the connection he made, too. That put a smile on my face. So neat that he recognizes the process and work that go into your running. :)

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  6. HappyTrails25 March 2011 at 14:11

    Priceless!

    Quite a fine young lad you are raising there Johann! Have a good "light" weekend of running and take care of yourself!

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  7. Paige (The Last Doughnut)25 March 2011 at 14:36

    What a wonderful post! Made me smile this morning!!!

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  8. Paige (The Last Doughnut)25 March 2011 at 14:36

    What a wonderful post! Made me smile this morning!!!

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  9. Christi25 March 2011 at 15:16

    That is great sentiment and so nice of him to notice!

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  10. Laura25 March 2011 at 15:23

    Great post...I can totally relate...though your running kicks mine in the butt. :)

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  11. Unknown25 March 2011 at 15:36

    smart kid ;-)

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  12. Karen25 March 2011 at 16:18

    awwww. He is a smart one :)

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  13. Amy25 March 2011 at 16:34

    Awwww...don't you just love it when kids say truly lovely things like that?

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  14. Jill25 March 2011 at 17:27

    He must get his big brains from his dad!! :)

    We had some bird seed in the front yard that had some sunflower seeds in it and they birds dropped the seeds in the backyard and had a similar experience - it was so fun!!.

    Your sunflower looks just perfect where you guys planted it - nice job!!

    Good luck with the half, my favorite distance! Enjoy! :)

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  15. misszippy25 March 2011 at 17:49

    That is the best! The power of a parent's influence...good for you. And your garden looks beautiful.

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  16. Marlene25 March 2011 at 20:19

    That is so sweet! And the plants are beautiful!!

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  17. Char25 March 2011 at 20:54

    He sounds like a lovely boy. And it sounds like you're his hero.

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  18. Heather25 March 2011 at 22:24

    Wonderful post! Smart guy you've got there and he has a "green thumb".

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  19. Raina26 March 2011 at 00:08

    What a wise and kind young man you have! Kids always know how to say just the right thing.

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    I am thinking you had a race report and I missed my chance to read it. :( I took a break from blogging for a few days and look what happens. That'll teach me.

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  20. Adrienne26 March 2011 at 01:55

    That is awesome. Happy weekend to you two!

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  21. ajh26 March 2011 at 02:18

    Wow. I so love the comment your son made. What an inspiration you must be to him and how wonderful that he can put the right words to his feelings.

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  22. HollyV26 March 2011 at 02:57

    Love it! Pretty sunflowers... I've never seen ones with a yellow centre (all the ones here have black centres).

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  23. DRog26 March 2011 at 03:27

    what a great kid! what a sunflower !

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  24. The Green Girl26 March 2011 at 09:17

    Wow, that is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  25. Unknown26 March 2011 at 16:50

    What an insightful boy, no wonder you were inspired to post this. That sunflower is gorgeous, they are my favorites.

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  26. chris mcpeake26 March 2011 at 23:43

    great post. Have a great weekend

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  27. Lindsay27 March 2011 at 00:47

    that is too cool! i love sunflowers. need to pick up seeds next time i'm at the store and try my hand at 'gardening' :) hope you are having a great weekend!

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  28. Chris K27 March 2011 at 02:43

    Now that is one cool post. Hard to believe how amazing that is. It's like a miracle.

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  29. Anonymous27 March 2011 at 18:05

    Your little fan told a great quote!
    I like the sunflowers and I always plant some seeds in my garden.
    Beautiful post.

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  30. Shawn27 March 2011 at 23:36

    You are a lucky father. You have obviously done a great job with your son. Cherish it!!!

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  31. Natalia28 March 2011 at 02:33

    Fabulous post, lovely pics and very nice race analogy. Hy weet n' ding of twee, daaardie Rohan!

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