John Who?

a Biblical thought...
"Do not lay a hand on the boy," he said. "Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son." (Genesis 22:12)

a Book thought...

Real teams do not emerge unless the individuals on them take risks involving conflict, trust, interdependence, and hard work. (p87)

a Dave thought...
John Van Wisse was a name I had heard of but when I met him last week at Half Moon Bay I was not aware of his achievements. Well when I got home I decided to google his name and came across this list of achievements…

Australian Record - Portarlington to Frankston Marathon Swim, 40km, 1993
Winner of Manhattan Island 48km Marathon Swim, USA 2000
Australian Record - Fastest Australian to swim the English Channel, 1994
World Record - First ever brother & sister team to swim the English Channel, 1994
Victorian Lifesaver of the Year 1997
Winner of Brighton Baths 5km swim, 1995, 96, 97, 99, 2000, 01, 02
Winner of Brighton Baths Winter Mile swim, (7 deg Celsius, no wetsuit) 1993, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Winner of Victorian State 8km Championships 1995 & 1996
Winner of San Remo Channel Challenge, Phillip Island, 1992, 93, 95 & 97
Royal Lifesaving State Champion Ironman/swim wade/belt race 1995, 96, 97, 98, 99 2000, 2001
Winner Dover to Folkstone 16km swim race (England) 1994

It’s funny how we treat someone normally till we find out that they’ve achieved something amazing in life and then for some reason we idolise them. So last night I headed down to Half Moon Bay this time with my wetsuit and joined in his $6 open water swimming session. It was a lot of fun and I got to meet some great people & although I’m not sure what the $6 was for it was certainly memorable to go swimming with John Van Wisse.

Just a thought.