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The Finish Line
The Finish Line
The following was shared by Diane Berke in the May-June 1998 edition of On Course magazine: A few years ago, at the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the race to the finish and win. All, that is, except one little boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times, and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy cry. They slowed down and looked back. Then they all turned around and went back. Every one of them. One girl with Down's Syndrome bent down and kissed him and said: "This will make it better." Then all nine linked arms and walked together to the finish line. Everyone in the stadium stood, and the cheering went on for several minutes. People who were there are still telling the story. Why? Because deep down we know this one thing. What matters in this life is more than winning for ourselves. What matters in this life is helping others win, even if it means slowing down and changing our course. |
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Philly,
That is also a reason the USA has Veterans. The buddy system dont always work, but look how many made it back with the help and dont take the glory. enough...........
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Very stirring, thanks Reeb & Philly
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Hi Reeb,
Thank you. You've really touched me today. God bless, Philly |
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