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.
I'm a hard worker and love my work. I have felt pulled toward work. And it's a pull I have ferociously had to counter to make room for my family.
For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. But for others, service will come first.
My mother was terribly important to me, and I know how much I yearned for her in my youth, but I don't think I truly trusted her.
But whatever the era, whatever the times, one thing will never change: Fathers and mothers, if you have children, they must come first. You must read to your children and you must hug your children and you must love your children. Your success as a family, our success as a society, depends not on what happens in the White House but on what happens inside your house
My father was the quintessential husband and dad.
My family truly believes they are better cooks than I am. They see me as Giada, not as a celebrity chef. To them I'm just me - their granddaughter, niece, etc., and they're older and wiser. I like that because it keeps you grounded.
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