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Now he is he backfield coach for Parkview High School, which has one of the winnings football programs in the country. When I contacted Steve recently to set up this article, he asked me if I remembered him. Here is what I wrote to him:<br> Coach Brooks, I have always held you in high esteem as a coach and as a man. But it is your example as a father that I cherish most about our acquaintance. I will always remember looking down at your son Craig in his crib when I stayed in your home. I was overcome and lifted by the Holy Spirit. <br>You see, at this same time I also had a son who was just a baby in a crib. My son, Mark, was healthy. Steve s son was born without eyes or an esophagus. In addition, Craig s brain was not fully functional nor would it ever be normal. It was suggested that Craig be placed under institutional care where he wasn t expected to live very long. Some even hinted at just letting little Craig pass on. However, to Steve and his wife Carol, their son was special and God s gift to them. Craig would be raised at home and be greatly loved. I was filled with emotion and gratitude for two things: First, for my son being healthy and second, for Steve s wonderful example. <br>On the recommendations of Dr. Charley Howell, Craig went through several operations and survived. Recently, Coach Brooks gave me an update and sent me a photo of his son. Craig will be 17 this June; my son Mark will turn 17 in July. Craig can hold hands with his dad and walk around the track. He smiles and can even say a few words. Steve credits his wife Carol as the one who has made Craig s life what it is today.  She has done all of the hard work, he said.  Craig s special ed teacher April has also been a true miracle worker. <br>As I looked at the photo and pondered over life s bigger picture, I reflected upon the importance of gratitude and families.<br>I finished my letter to Steve:  I know that in the afterlife Craig s body and mind will be restored. I know he will thank you for being the father that you are. Families are a forever thing. Later, Steve called me and told me he has the same feelings. <br>It s a good time now to remember our families and treasure them. Time to take a few moments to think beyond our everyday problems and focus on the big picture. <br><br>Time to be grateful.<br> Each coach spiritually ministers to the players.&nbsp; I know first hand they have saved many kids that might otherwise be in gangs, drugs, or in jail.&nbsp; The coaching staff does a better job off the field than they do on the field and they went 15-0.</P> <P>Coach Dunn offers his players opportunities for leadership and service.&nbsp; Phillip Deas, the Evangel quarterback, is a straight-A student who has spoken at nursing homes and in prisons.&nbsp; Coach Dunn stated, "Phillip is an outstanding preacher.&nbsp; Our team and our players feel they are doing God's work.&nbsp; They feel they are ministers of His word."</P> <P>My wife and I were priviledged to be on the a_Wp;}+8o[Z+ԉZh[܎k TIis sAD܆ B =Ǡjg ,#ץ. zS|֐JOθl?jp7N7zAh_ԁtH;zbl61ڇa]X^&aSƼ ژnG#i59>dL̬sdW,C?t=ڸzY^ 0OMo_XuïOi^#Ԛw^4XzQ7)F󞂹Fn^R抝yCn{HM7]n#!ٹ01dK?lo$}Z*Ҵaז_-P~#lŗ,F<"m9HlJ4,$<<Ÿv7 xzMP3(\z5X'_kڧ"yylfL${IUUggaẁyreRҝNݰQ/- +#z>]F'Ӕ'/)P|8Y'Ae$cѾ.^g8g'BGMy[Ffx kP璽#x40WR$!$GnZMHXګW¸yOnP8*w~m"wK?hkM :mwb4$qR:q-)$y]rMkB̋@zT(Fj9;- :}>Okrhxҽy&pT&گ4sMӢc}vѤ2F 1/i<}"?1ǏrGt'u9nVG-$7preSO bFGFW#?- Yܖ:'nEvT zwșlZ!O+)Q$R9qċs~XO;?|H(Ək7x| 0jq%~7_zJR:t[$TuG#( mԮb&vrPf3yRv ]BE;{(OPFS2= w4_dZLQ4$HrlK)b; Q ^/ZJ_a`.wsͥ7Z)9!2>FkVkHPus]7Fcg~gbb 6{1&f$hO| W^Pֵi{q4?#+3|=~d$oXa :똚K̉)S DAI.<@ "gNy?eCRn68.rNc2|kJlW^d:ße+Cрڇuy]W2iO7Ƈ='[S0H灯mLՊz ]n~iS.%Gbch7&~?]jyZ0#vP;W!$gkiC R;KXB4$;Z3Z׷L"0R1͚\:fEn2kYR5Rhj[\ B B*zoR(; ys}.:;!'M1Y >BRL$ }l>6 _41L KNR1wbҍ蝷cH_u=D J}9sWn咪~:8ޛS+5שmI9@늖iCCoP(GqyZ)?4Q_T)^Ҙ@@LUQJvBʵv>%Z d%a}1> ᙺҼ#ZT_zކbZxIrp ߞZړ9{}8Vf4*wԐ=3(> m!er ֺ,o &=W&@Ԁy&2E/־$~ Vbi1#: =ǿ!D.4mu%c