| Dale Earnhardt: Through The Eyes Of His Son By: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Orginally Published: Oct. 18 , 2000 |
| I know a man whose hands are so callused gloves are not necessary. Once, while cutting down a tree , he cut the back of his hand to the bone with a chainsaw . He didn't even stop to look until the job was done. I've seen hime get thrown from a tractor, the tractor the size of a small house , was flipped by the trunk of a stubborn oak tree. His first thought was not fear , but how fast he could get the tractor back on the tracks to complete the task.He has suffered broken bones and never had one complaint. Not one to anyone , not even to himself. This man could lead the worlds finest army. He has wisdom that knows no bounds. No fire could burn , his character, no stone could break it.He maintains a private existance. One that shelters his most coveted thoughts from the world. His upbringing was no controlled cretion. His hardworking family was like many from that era. He gained his knowledge through hard dirt and second hand tools from his toys as a child to the trucks he drove in his twenties. From the natural upbringing he has an incredible sense of good and bad. He sees it before it sees him , in people , in anything imaginable. Where did he learn this? How does he know so many things? I've seen this man create many things. Without blueprints, he has carved and produced wonders upon wonders. His resume shows he has created major companies. He has hammerd out deal upon deal -- always being as far as God would have it. He has taken land with thick shrub and deep valleys and molded them into a frontier fit for heaven. He has built homes that kings couldn't fathom. Solving problems is as easy as breathing for him. They are thrown his way like the mornin paper. People surround him daily, wanting soloutions. He hands them out with pride and passion. Each soloution is a battle won. He calculates his every action demanding the same from everyone else. He is honest in letting you know your end of the bargain. His friendship is the greatest gift you could ever obtain. Out of all his attributes its the most expressive. He only trusts a few with this gift. If you ever betray this trust it is over. He accepts few apologies. Many have crossedhim and leave only with regrets for their own actions. In every result, he stands as an example of what hard work and dedication will achieve. Even his enemies know this. I have had the pleasure of joining him on the battle field. I have experianced his intimidating wrath. That may sound strong, but I know what I am talking about. He roams like a lion , king of his ungle. his jungle is his and his alone. Every step he takes has purpose every walk has reason. He praises God , loves his family , enjoys his friends. I wonder what his future holds. He has so much to be proud of. To this point , he's only barely satisfied. His eyes see much more than my imagination could produce. He is Dale Earnhardt. Dad, the worlds finest army awaits. |