The Race Of a lifetime

[Rhonda]

The Race Of A Lifetime

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,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...?