Twenty-nine men gathered this morning to celebrate with Padre as he begins a new journey in his life. I was honored to lead…and since it was Padre, you can guess what exercise we did a lot of — Burpees! Look out Greenville, you guys are getting a #HIM.

Since we were celebrating the man who gave the world Farmland Fitness…I was very tempted to find some chickens and goats to use on our workout. However, I couldn’t find enough equipment to make this happen. (I also just wanted to post this video, H/T to Solid State). (by the way, does this change Padre’s disclaimer before a worktout?)

Warmup:

SSH x 25

Burpees x 10 OYO

Windmill x 20

Burpees x 10 OYO

Imperial Walker x 20

Burpees x 10 OYO

Mosey around the church to the far parking lot.

Burpee Broad Jump across the field behind the church.

Mosey to the front drive.

4 Corners, do each exercise at each corner of the church.

1st Lap – Mountain Climber Burpees x 10 (at each corner)

2nd Lap – Prison Cell Pushups x 5 (at each corner)

3rd Lap – BombJack Burpees  x 10 (at each corner)

4th Lap – Deadman Burpees x 10 (at each corner)

Everyone then grabbed a bit of curb and we did 20 Decline Burpees for a total of 170 Burpees + 20 Prison Cell Pushups + Burpee Broad Jumps.

We then took a lap around the church, followed by a slightly early move into the COT.

I gave the floor to Padre for COT to address the PAX. I could type out what he said, but it is more appropriate for us to just watch. (H/T to Bogey for the video)(see above)

Announcements:

Race for the Cure – See Popeye to sign up

Christmas Party on 12/19

Sign up for World’s Fastest 5k (was that a challenge to Rock Hill, CSPAN?)

I then read the story out of Acts 13 where Saul and Barnabas are sent out after the laying on of hands. With that, I asked Padre to come to the middle of the Ball of Man and asked any PAX who wished to pray for him aloud to do so. I then closed us in Prayer.

Moleskin:

Today was a powerful testament to the brotherhood that comes through F3. I initially didn’t feel that I could lead a group of men this large–that I should hand this Q off to Padre. He encouraged me to go through with it, and I’m glad I did. I’m grateful for his, and all of the PAX’s friendship. Iron truly does sharpen Iron.

Padre’s friendship, guidance, leadership, and steadying presence mean so much to so many men in Rock Hill and Fort Mill. While we will miss Padre here, we are excited about his future journeys. Simply put, we’re better for his presence among us. And as he said, “Be about something that outlasts you.” He’s left us all better than we were.

Thanks be to God for Tracy and his family–our prayers will remain with you, brother!