Here’s what Wikidepia says about a Standing Eight Count:
A standing eight count, also known as a protection count, is a boxing judgment call made by a referee during a bout. When invoked, the referee stops the action and counts to eight. A boxer can take 3 standing eight counts in a round. During that time the referee will determine if the boxer can continue.
It was designed to protect boxers by allowing the referee to step in and give an overwhelmed fighter an eight-second respite. Standing eight counts by the referee are scored the same as a knockdown, whether the boxer was knocked down or not.
So it happens when a boxer is “overwhelmed” — dazed, paralyzed, but not out of the fight altogether.
In other words, the way a lot of us adults get when we are around our parents.
The ways that parent-child relationships evolve when the child becomes an adult are fascinating indeed.
Especially when the “child” has to care for the parent in life’s last days.
We’ll explore some of those challenges and blessings this Sunday as The Fight Of Your Life continues.
Ringside seats available.
8:30. 10. 11:30.
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Great service. You seemed to give that 100lbs very little weight. Calling my mom this evening and my dad is getting a Christmas gift this year even though he died 8 years ago. Thanks for all you do. Also thanks for all you urge, prepare, and assist us to do!
I agree with the above poster. I had tears in my eyes when you were talking about doing your dad’s funeral service. Your sermons are always on point with current topics. It’s amazing. I do think that this topic also pertains to all older adults, not just mothers and fathers, but grandparents, aunts and uncles too. We should treat all better than they deserve.
WOW! Talbot what a great message yesterday! Thank you!!
Thanks for being so passionate about your sermons. Your sermons help motivate us all to do more, think differently, love more, be more compassionate. Your honesty about your own shortcomings help us all remember that none of us are perfect. We continue to keep you and all church leadership in our prayers. Thanks again.