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> And they call some of these people "retarded"
> ...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. If you
>pass this on, we may be able to change our hearts as
>well as someone else's.
> "A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle"
> So, what ya gonna do? pass it on or delete it...?

Natalie

That is wonderful, I was just about to log off when I saw your post, now have tears streaming down my face, I will be passing this on :)

liberty

That's why they're here :) - to teach us more than we could ever teach them.

Dill - who now has a soggy key board!

That is so so nice.

you big softie Libs, I'll put another one on tommorrow, that'll get you going

Geoff:)

Oh Geoff, be gentle with me ;) I don't wear waterproof mascara !!!

liberty ;)

I had goosebumps all over after reading that.......so touching, so truthful.....

I love this. After several years struggling at school my gorgeous 7 year old has just been diagnosed with quite major learning difficulties. I have been going nuts trying to work out what to do for the best (other than the professional help she's getting) and just last night I decided that the best thing for us all was for me to slow down with my work for a bit and spend time giving her the support and attention that she needs. If she and I can learn from this story together I'll be content.Thanks.
Gill:)