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Devotion is love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.

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The doctors told Dick Hoyt that his infant son Rick should be institutionalized. There was no hope, they said, of Rick being anything more than a vegetable. Four decades later, Rick and Dick Hoy...

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Heroes

Devotion Hero: Bob

Submitted by Bob was killed at war in October 1967. Bob was not only my older brother, he was my idol. A friend to many, smart, athletic, active volunteer, good-looking. An ROTC student in college, he responded to his country's call and stood tall and sacr... Read more

Devotion Hero: Richard

Submitted by Teresa My husband, Richard, will always be my hero. We will soon celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary and during these years he has never failed to be by my side. About ten years into our marriage my health took a downward spiral and I had to stop work... Read more

Devotion Hero: Belinda

Submitted by Belinda is a caring person who tries to be with her family as much as she can. She is a strong,independent woman. She works at The Department of Children and Families because she is caring. Read more

Devotion Hero: George

Submitted by Lisa My dad is my hero. He used to carry me on his back to bed and read me a story--every night. He taught me how to fish in the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming. He was always patient and understanding. He just loved me. He provided for our family, he pu... Read more

Devotion Hero: Mike

Submitted by Jodi Brown My hero is also my best friend! He has been there for me through the roughest times of my life,times when my own immediate family walked out on me,and I was left to fend for myself. He not only taught me what true,unconditional love is,but he has ... Read more
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Personal Stories

Most Devoted Mom

Submitted by Carly Bruce My mom is an amazing woman. She is 43 years old with four kids currently living at home with her. In the last four years she somehow found the time to receive a BA in psychology and is now attending graduate school, all-the-while also helping all ... Read more

My Parents' Love

Submitted by Anonymous I lived in Dallas, Texas nearly all my life with my mom, dad and older sister. We were raised to respect others, value education, and get all that we could out of life. "You can be anything you want to be," my parents always say. "Work hard and th... Read more

Beach Walker

Submitted by Anonymous My mother was a model in the 70s. She had a model friend, Remy, who loved the good life. This woman dated much and partied as often as she could. Unfortunately, she met up with a man who was not what he claimed to be. She was diagnosed with HIV an... Read more

Freedom

Submitted by Anonymous Every time I look at myself and think on how much I've gone through, I still hardly believe that I have become the strong person that I am now. The biggest factor I'd like to consider is my relationship with my father. I learned to stand on my own... Read more

Devoted Mother.

Submitted by Perry Catlin Growing up has always been a struggle. Ever since I was a baby, my Mom has been nothing but a loving single mother. When she got pregnant with me, she was working on her Masters in Graphic Design at a college in Chicago, Illinois (which is where I... Read more
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Quotes
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I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.
Frank Lloyd Wright Architect (1867-1959);
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In the uttermost meaning of the words, thought is devout, and devotion is thought. Deep calls unto deep.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Philosopher, Poet, Author, Essayist (1803-1882);
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Whatever I am offered in devotion with a pure heart - a leaf, a flower, fruit, or water - I accept with joy.
Bhagavad Gita (born 500);
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Life doesn't come with an instruction book. That's why we have fathers.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Writer -
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History provides abundant examples of people whose greatest gift was in redeeming, inspiring, liberating, and nurturing the gifts of others.
Sonya Rudikoff Author -
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TV Commercial
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Faith In You

Devotion, perhaps, is the ultimate expression of love for another person. Please take a look our latest TV public service announcement, featuring a captivating ballad by Randy Travis, which portray... Read More

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Radio Spot
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Team Hoyt - Devotion

Dick Hoyt has pushed his son Rick, a wheelchair quadriplegic, through over 65 marathons. What extraordinary devotion.

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Bruce Willingham 11 months ago from Warner Robins, Ga
Devotion is doing even when we don't feel like it.
Kathryn V about 3 years ago from Mingo IA
I think that devotion is important because if you were Shawn Johnson or some other famous person, you need to devote yourself to something and work hard you can do it. Without devotion, people wouldn't be where they were today.
Angel D over 3 years ago from Granada East
You should trust your self no matter what you do.You should believe in yourself.
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