Positive Thinking and Determination
Ben reminds us about the power of positive thinking and determination! I felt inspired to show him off.
Yesterday Ben decided he wanted to get Spike up into the fort WITHOUT any help. He said “Dad, I can put him in his back pack and climb up the pole.” This was at 5pm, and mostly towards the end of the day Ben is tired. I told him, “Awesome idea Ben, it might be hard right now, but I’m sure you got it in the morning.” Honestly, I wasn’t sure about the success of this either way.
Ben was determined to give it a try. He tried twice and couldn't get it. I was worried he was going to be frustrated and dissapointed and spiral into negativity. I went over to water the grass and turned around and he was halfway up the pole! This is why in the link below to the video, it only shows him just getting to the top. “Just not quick enough with my phone.”
I felt inspired to share his words. He has so much that he has to go through every day and his perspective is motivating to me (be determined and think positive). I also love that he wants to show his mom! When she got home he successfully did it again!
Interestingly, Spike weighs 15lbs which is 23% of Ben’s weight so that would mean I need to try it with a 35lb weight........stay tuned on that!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=BYs_PI5Snxc
Comments (19)
incredible! Great Job Ben :-)
Ben has some good coaches! “Think positive.”
His words to himself are spot on and so inspiring. I think I can I think I can I know I can... 💗
Love this so much!
Love you Ben & Matt!!! You rock my amazing nephew. 💪🏼
You are an absolutely amazing boy!
We bring our children into this world thinking we will teach them everything we know. What we find out is that they teach us things we never dreamed we'd come to know.
Excellent!!
Ah Ben your spirit and go get’em are inspiring,! 👍💙😍 God made you very special..love you to the moon and back! 🌜🌛🌕💙😍
Just WOW!!! Ben, you are AMAZING.❤️ Thanks for inspiring me and reminding me to keep going when things get tough and to never give up.🙏
1 wish we could all be like Ben. He (all of you) are amazing.
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Ben is awesome! Spike was a great team mate!
Words to live by, thank you Ben. I am going to think of you every I run into tough situations❤️. I think I can, I KNOW I can!
He has a great example in you Matt.. What you have done for him and allowed him to do is beyond incredible.. Making forever memories.. God hold you all daily is my prayer...
Ben and all of you are inspiring me to be positive and hold on to each moment.
Thanks for sharing this with us. So impressed with Ben's indomitable spirit! 💕💗
Ben you truly inspire me. Love you all from Colorado
What an amazing young man. He was determined to climb that pole with his pet on his back and he did it. Apparently giving up is not something he does. What a proud moment.