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The candle

By: Mary Welch
Monday, January 21, 2008 9:55 AM

Maybe you have see this before, it was new to me and I wanted to share

it with you..

A few years ago, at the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all
physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for
the100-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.  

 "A candle loses nothing by lighting another
candle"

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Gloria Losie
Member Since '06

Gloria Losie said:

I never heard this.  This is great Mary.  

January 21, 2008 12:45 PM
Sharron and Steve Lobman
Member Since '06

Sharron and Steve Lobman said:

Beautiful!

January 21, 2008 1:47 PM
Cathy  Clark
Member Since '06

Cathy Clark said:

So true, Mary.  Lovely post.

If you've never been to a Special Olympics event.  You should go when they come to your area.  Our local "competition" is held at my daughter's high school.  Her third grade teacher has been involved as long as anyone can remember.

You will be inspired beyond your imagination!

It's always possible, on your worst day, to reach out to someone who's having an even more difficult time and lift them up.  To show empathy and help them succeed.

In helping other's succeed, we attain success ourselves.

January 21, 2008 3:05 PM
Gail Griffin
Member Since '03

Gail Griffin said:

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing that, Mary.

January 22, 2008 12:04 PM
Carol and Steve Coldwell Banker Parker Realty
Member Since '05

Carol and Steve Coldwell Banker Parker Realty said:

GREAT story!!

Thanks!

January 26, 2008 7:03 PM

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