The Music of Opportunity

A stirring emotional film that should make us find inner strength to search for the gifts God has given each of us.. The problem is how many of us really use the gifts or even recognize them with all the clutter of things in life to distract us. Patrick listens to God and is using his gifts no matter what his circumstances and has become a gift to us with his music and determination. Daddy's unconditional love to help him is such an example.. Thank you for sharing this article..

WOW!! BEAUTIFUL!

After seeing this clip, my first thought was: what if his family did not own a piano? How would his talents have been discovered? But then I realized that that was part of the package designed for him and for the world who have benefited from his outlook as well as his music. The gift of happiness is worth more than many other gifts, even physical well-being. Thanks for introducing us to Patrick and his father.

Thank you for the much needed surge of inspiration. If only we could all appreciate the strengths, talents and gifts that Hashem has given us, as strongly and clearly as Patrick. May this serve as a tool to help others realise what they have and help them to have the dedication and motivation needed to reach their highest potential. May Hashem continue to bless Patrick and his loving parents with health and happiness.

Thank you Aish.com for sharing this inspiring story. A truly beautiful example of focusing on what you do have than what you don't and making the most of it.

As TWO of my friends with whom I shared this with, who both commented to me separately, they didn't know who was really the hero of this story - Patrick or his father. One should watch this clip, or think of Patrick and his father, whenever one is down, frustrated or depressed about anything in his/her life. It's a real injection of inspiration to help set one's life priorities in order. I hope that aish.com will share all of these comments with the Hughes family.

Bravo and beyond, to both parents and son!

This young man embodies Happiness. Like Rabbi Pliskin says and Pirkei Avos teaches: Be an expert in appreciating what you have. Amazing!

What an absolutely incredible inspiration. I love Patrick's opening line. He has no disability. He has abilities. If we would all see ourselves that way, we'd accomplish a whole lot in life. Just like Patrick is.

This young man is so incredibly inspirational. His story moved me to tears. What a gracious and graceful person. His father too, deserves a standing ovation - at all times.

Patrick and his father are the true epitome of a father-son relationship. Patrick's smile and love of life are simply humbling and inspiring. May they live a long and fulfilling life.

Our challenges and complaints fade compared to Patrick and he is shining so brightly - we can too in overcoming our daily challenges, with G-d's help.

May Hashem bless Patrick and his wonderful parents.

What a beautiful, moving story of courage, love and perseverance. Patrick and his Dad and Mom are an example to all of us. May they continue to succeed in all their endeavors.

God gave Patrick the best gift through the presence of his parents. His father is a role model for all of those who may be fortunate in modelling Patrick´s potential development. God bless him and his family with grace, love and happiness!

Extraordinary! Courage mom and dad

Wow!! One must really never ever takes things for granted!!!!! Patrick can easily jsut give up -- not care aobut anything. he has so many challenges yet he does not let those faults get in his way. he has such a pure neshama and is truly someone to learn from. And his parents are so strong and are also speple to learn from.

patrick is a beautiful soul with so much to teach and give and thus enrich our world.he is truly blessed :)

Our 40 yr old eloquent son had a severe stroke one year ago. He has Patrick's determination - we can only hope that he will learn to speak and write well again. What a father and mother!

how amazing and humbling