 |
|
|
An Olympic Monument of Love and Inspiration
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 the relish to run the race to the finish and win.
All, that is, except one 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 paused. 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 10
minutes.
--Author Unknown
For more uplifting stories such as this one, purchase and read the
book Chicken Soup for the Soul.
|
|
