Guest guest Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 THE FINISH LINE A few years ago, at the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, with varying disabilities, 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 important than winning for ourselves! What matters in this life is helping others win......even if it means slowing down…….. and changing our own course! (Shared by Diane Berke on Course magazine) Remain Blessed!Duty is God, Work is Worship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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