Bradley Adkins from Idalou, TX. came to the Slaton Lions Club Luncheon on August 29, 2016 to give us an emotional presentation about his life and how God is helping him in his journey.
This post then is a paraphrase of his experiences so far: Enjoy!
LION (The righteous are as bold as a lion … a lion, mighty among beast who retreats before nothing, Proverbs 28: 1b, 30:30. The Slaton Lions have deep roots: Shannon Adkins (Bradley’s Father) graduated from Slaton High School some years back. Early in life Shannon learned that the righteous are as bold as a lion. They just happen to live at Idalou, TX. where the team mascot is as you might guess ‘WILDCAT’ !
Bradley learned from God many things; including STOP, learn now and enjoy while approaching your goal. Impossible is actually two words, from God I’m Possible!
A person called Mama Bailey by many always gave her support to Bradley however she had cancer and before each treatment she always held a SMALL CROSS in her hand. All too soon she passed from this life so her husband gave Bradley THAT CROSS before he departed for RIO!
It must have helped for on Bradley’s 3rd attempt at 7′ 5″ : Suddenly the rain ceased, the sun shone brightly, and no other events were in progress at that moment!
It did happen, he had the confidence, was not afraid and was smiling even before Bradley Adkin cleared the bar at 7′ 5″ !
Our heritage teaches one to dream again with each step, we are not done, it will happen, I will not be afraid—with God all things are possible. Greater is he who is within me, the best is before you!
Click on this link to hear Bradley’s interview;
Thank you Bradley Adkin for sharing your SPECIAL DREAMS that started on a JOHN DEERE TRACTOR!