[God told Moses to look at the Promised Land, since he was not going to cross this Jordan, then God said:] "Commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he will lead this people
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Just as my Facebook stream has settled down from people dumping ice water on their head for ALS, I watched a movie that impacted me more than any celebrity getting soaked. After seeing Season of a Lifetime I hope more than ever that a cure is found for this terrible disease. I pray that the $113 Million raised from the ice bucket challenges is put to good use.
The tagline for Season of a Lifetime summarizes it quite well: “Faith, Family, Football”. Since I am not into football, I had my doubts about this film, but rest assured, it’s more of a documentary than a sports film. This movie is about a godly man, devoted husband and father who mentored Georgia's Greenville High School Patriots players and brought them from being laughed at to the state championships. Many of the players come from rough backgrounds and coach Williams is like a father to them. That’s doesn't mean he goes easy on them though!
Jeremy Williams is no stranger to football and is the current record holder for the most tackles as a defensive back. Although he was undersized, he still managed to tackle over fifty players in one season. After college, he didn't let his football know-how go to waste, and began coaching. Success didn't come right away though; it took a couple of years for the team to work and play well together. Coach Williams prayed for adversity to bring the team closer together. It was soon after that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
He didn't let this news slow him down. With his faith, friends, and support he was able to make the Georgia Patriots a force to be reckoned with. Even with his health declining, he still was able to coach them for a couple more years. When being blessed with a home remodeling from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, he didn't retire and coached one more year until his health declined even further.
Jeremy Williams hasn't lost his fight with ALS, nor has he lost his faith. He is an inspiration to many and his legacy will continue on. I strongly recommend watching this movie, even if you’re not a fan of football. I also recommend checking out the Williams family Extreme Makeover: Home Edition episode.
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