Sunday, November 19, 2006

NINE GOLD WINNERS!




At the Seattle Special Olympics, not long ago, 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.

What Really Matters!

Everyone in the stadium stood; 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 to win, even if it means slowing down and changing our course.
Respect Life! Because every child is created in God's image and to know, love and serve Him. We can do this when we love and serve each other.
God Bless us all+
Deacon John


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