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2003/07/21, 02:06 AM
I came across this story posted by one of my fellow ISSA members & had to pass it on. It is truely a tribute to all of those that believe in helping others & I feel that it will be an inspiration to all.
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.
"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle"
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\"Knowledge & persistence is all one needs to succeed"
---Patrick L.
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2003/07/21, 09:44 AM
What a great story! Seems like that is lost in this day and age. Kindness, helpfulness, caring. Thanks for the wakeup call.
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Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better!
Ron
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2003/07/21, 06:26 PM
Too cool!
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You can walk to anywhere you want, it only takes time.
Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)
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2003/07/22, 01:32 PM
Amazing story. No wonder it's still getting talked about. Wonderful story.
Reminds me of a story from a few years back of a British 400m runner in either European/Commonwealth games. Pulled up with a hamstring injury and was on the floor. His father, who was in the crowd, went to him and got him on his feet. With his arm round his father's shoulder he hobbled the rest of the course and over the finish line to a standing ovation. He said he just wanted to finish the race.
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