Tuesday, October 25, 2011

" Yes, You can do it ! "

When I was reading an article about Tony Melendez, I thought it would be good to post an article on him in my blog since his life is a source of inspiration to all of us.

Now read about him here and definitely you will be inspired.

" Yes, You can do it ! " says Tony Melendez.

Coming from him, it has added significance.

Tony Melendez was asked what is miracle

according to him. He simply replied :

" When I see you moving your hand."

Tony Melendez played the guitar and sang.

After listening to him, the Pope kissed him.

Everyone was moved.

See the video to understand the depth of all

the above.

Tony Meléndez

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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José Antonio Meléndez Rodríguez (born on January 9, 1962, in Rivas, Nicaragua) is a Nicaraguan American guitar player, composer and singer and songwriter who was born without arms. His mother tookThalidomide while pregnant, which caused his disability. Meléndez has learned to play the guitar with his feet.

Meléndez began playing and singing in the Los Angeles area in 1985.

On September 15, 1987 Meléndez sang Never Be the Same while playing the guitar with his feet in a special performance for Pope John Paul II.

Visibly moved, the Pope descended from his chair and embraced Meléndez.

The Pope told Meléndez, "My wish for you is that you continue to give hope to others and continue in what you are doing", which inspired him.

Career

As of 2005, his band, Tony Meléndez and the Toe Jam Band, has a busy concert schedule. Meléndez gives motivational talks and has written a book. He campaigns actively for the pro-life cause.

Meléndez now resides in Branson, Missouri with his wife, Lynn.^[3]

Awards and recognition

Meléndez has won Unity Awards Male Vocalist of the Year UCMVA in 2000, 2002, 2004 and in 2002 took Artist of the year. He received the Branson Entertainment Award for Best New Artist in 1999, the "Inspirational Hero Award from the NFL Alumni Association at the Super Bowl XXIII and has received special commendations from the State of California for his work with young people and from President Reagan, regarding Tony "as a positive role model for America".