My son, he is the reason I got involved. It's been a joy to be around him and teach him the stuff that I know, and to the other kids as well. When he started playing I wanted to be involved in his hockey career. It's a lot of fun for both of us.
Interpretation
The quote expresses the joy and fulfillment found in being involved in a child's life and supporting their interests.
Mario Lemieux reflects on the happiness he experiences in participating in his son's hockey journey. The quote highlights the profound bond between a parent and child, emphasizing the joy of sharing experiences and imparting knowledge, not only to one's own child but also to others. It underscores the importance of parental involvement in a child's activities and the mutual enjoyment that comes from such engagement.
In practice
In a speech at a community event celebrating youth sports.
I have two main reasons for retiring. The first is I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past. That has been very, very frustrating to me throughout this past year. The second one is realizing my health, along with my family, is the most important thing in the world.
Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be.
Every day is a great day for hockey.
Do the best you can. And remember that the greatest asset you have in this world is those children who you've brought into the world, and for whose nurture and care you're responsible.
Today, I would like you to pause, ponder, and think of the value of an immortal soul, especially the ones entrusted to you as parents. Where are your priorities? Have you committed yourself to give the sufficient time necessary to train your children?
She hated being a nobody and like all children, adopted or not, I have had to live out some of her unlived life. We do that for our parents - we don't really have any choice.
The most important thing I do is I'm a dad.
My grandfather was a persuasive man who made friends with people at every level of influence. In order to fight against our tribe's termination, he went to newspapers and politicians and urged them to advocate for our tribe in Washington. He also supported his family through the Depression as a truck farmer.
I love my kids as individuals, not as a herd, and I do have a herd of children: I have seven kids.
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