An Inspiring Story.......

Hello Dear World.....

Good evening. I thought I would share an inspiring story I read this morning while reading the paper. A 2nd-grader by the name of Braxton Bilbrey who is a 7-year-old boy from Arizona swam from Alcatraz Island to the city of San Francisco in 47 minutes on Monday in which his father lifted him from the chilly waters.

Before I tell you the story of this courageous young man let's step back into a little bit of the past. Does anyone remember Alcatraz or a.k.a "The Rock" ? First let me rewind a bit.........In the middle of San Francisco Bay sits the island of Alcatraz.

Alcatraz began in the mid 1930's until the mid 1960's which was America's premier maximum security prison. It was the final stop for the nation's most incorrigible inmates like that of the Chicago mobster Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly and the Birdman of Alcatraz just to name a few. You can check out the site at ---------------> http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz/ .

Recently the 7-year-old Braxton Bilbret swam from Alcatraz Island to the city of San Francisco in 47 minutes on Monday. Braxton Bilbrey was joined by his coach and two other adults for the estimated 1.4 - mile swim. The 2nd grader was greeted at the finish by reporters, photographers adn well-wishers.

Braxton reportedly replied "I think its pretty cool," he said shortly after his father grabbed him and pulled him out of the water, whose temperature was in the mid-50's.

Braxton said his next ambition is to swim the English Channel. His mother wasn't sold on the idea of her son swimming from Alcatraz, but she accepted it once he proved he was dedicated to his goal. His mother told reporters "For a 7-year-old to be that motivated and stick with a goal that long is amazing,"

Alcatraz which was once a federal prison is now a tourist site that attracts about 1 million visitors a year.It also draws a fair share of swimmers who attempt the crossing as part of the annual Escape from Alcatraz triathlon.

Braxton, who lives in Glendale, Arizona., got the idea when he saw an article about a 9-year-old boy who made the swim. Johnny Wilson, a 4th grader from Hillsborough, Calif. completed the swim in 53-degree waters in October.

His coach Joe Zemaitis said Braxton, who has completed several short-scale youth triathlons, planned to rest up after his swim. His father Steve Bilbrey was reported to have said that "He did great," "He looked so strong. He did so awesome, I'm so proud of him."

In reading that his next ambition is to swim the English Channel I'm certain that he can do just that. I'm also certain that Braxton will accomplish many great things in his life.

 I'm hoping that reading this little bit of news will fill you with inspiration. I am hoping that you enjoyed reading this about Braxton. I think we all need people like him around.

What do you think of this story dear world ? Isn't this wonderful ? I just wanted to share this little bit of inspiring news with you.

On a more different note I read something else that I think you will enjoy. Did you know that Cereal is no longer just for breakfast ? Well there was a little piece of information that I think you will like to know.

Cereal bars are popping up across the country. There is one called Cereality Cereal Bar & Cafe which scoops up 30 different types of hot and cold cereal, plus toppings ranging from fruit to nuts to malted milk balls.Check out its site here ---------------> http://www.cereality.com/ . By the way do you like cereal ? I like Cocoa Pebbles did I tell you that ? I just thought you would like to know.

Anyway.......I hope that your day was a nice one its getting rather steamy here in Georgia. I guess Summer decided to arrive a little early this year. It looks like its going to be a boiling summer........What's the weather like in your neck of the woods ???

I guess that's about all for now..........Byyyyyyyyye !!!!!!