Another example of why WE need to stop making and then massaging excuses.When I was with the Peace Corps I was always always marveled by the dedication and commitment that these "third world" men and women possess. I can recall so many stories of triumph! And, us, Americans sit back and complain about not having this and that! We don't know a damn thing about struggle...anymore. Too busy with STWNMITI (Shit That Will Not Matter In The End).
Once again, we have a lot to learn from the so called Third World, which by the way is mostly made-up of people of color!
Somewhat makes me want to smack these athletes who hold out and hold out on playing so that they can get more millions.
Why did this make the Touching, Truly Touching blog? Read the story.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/brian_cazeneuve/11/04/marathon/index.html?xid=FanHouse&icid=mainmaindl4link4http%3A%2F%2Fsportsillustrated.cnn.com%2F2009%2Fwriters%2Fbrian_cazeneuve%2F11%2F04%2Fmarathon%2Findex.html%3Fxid%3DFanHouse
Shared by Brian E. Payne
Reader response:
ReplyDeleteI am wondering when we will learn.
-MN
Reader response:
ReplyDeleteWe won't. Sad.
-LE
Reader Response:
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I really enjoy reading this story.
-SR
Reader Response:
ReplyDeleteI found the story touching; truly touching.
For a nation of immigrants, we seem to forget
about three generations after arrival that we also are from somewhere else.
-JK
Reader Response:
ReplyDeletegreat article. thanks for sharing.
-TK
Reader Response:
ReplyDeleteThis really is a truly touching story. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.
-DBW
great story! and it does bring home the fact that we make excuses--repeatedly. people have done more with less and this is another example of that. here we are with zillions of opportunities and many of us don't take advantage. i believe a degree of struggle is good for the soul. it keeps us focused and determined.
ReplyDeletethanks for always sending out something to keep our minds and worlds open!!
--natasha