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CAPTAINZING2000 · 10-06-2006, 09:54 PM

The Ringer

A story that warms my heart.

Several year ago, before I crashed and burned, I was planning on teaching special education. I've 2 cousins that are special. The most loving kids, now adults you'd ever want to meet.

I think, God put the people with special needs so, we could learn from them

http://www2.foxsearchlight.com/theringer/

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 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.

Life is not so much about crossing the finish line it's about helping others cross with you

Heart warming

indigo · 10-07-2006, 03:26 AM

Yes this I have found with my children too, absolute compassion and empathy. Thanks Cap.

love Annie

10-06-2006, 09:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
CAPTAINZING2000 Psalm 118:24 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 9,445 Blog Entries: 1	The Ringer The Ringer A story that warms my heart. Several year ago, before I crashed and burned, I was planning on teaching special education. I've 2 cousins that are special. The most loving kids, now adults you'd ever want to meet. I think, God put the people with special needs so, we could learn from them http://www2.foxsearchlight.com/theringer/ 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 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. Life is not so much about crossing the finish line it's about helping others cross with you Heart warming __________________ LIFE IS GOD'S GIFT TO YOU WHAT YOU DO WITH YOUR LIFE IS YOUR GIFT TO GOD J - Jesus first O - Others next Y - Yourself last John 14:6

10-07-2006, 03:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	Yes this I have found with my children too, absolute compassion and empathy. Thanks Cap. love Annie __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

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