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 the relish to run the race to the finish and to win.
All, that is, except one boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times, and began to cry. The other 8 heard the boy cry. They slowed down and paused. 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 10 minutes.
ever wondered what we would do in the same situation?
All, that is, except one boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times, and began to cry. The other 8 heard the boy cry. They slowed down and paused. 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 10 minutes.
ever wondered what we would do in the same situation?
3 comments:
Aw...so sweet... its unfortunate normal people arent like that.. guess we still have alot to learn..
i read this in THE STAR and quickly copied it into my laptop.
i saved it so i can have a read once in a while (and maybe blog about it one day)..
looks like u've beaten me to it.
rajen updet blog ye skrg.
bgs.
ball:sweet kan! Down's syndrome's kids are known to be very sweet n loving =) n manje.hehe..
pinko: serius? hahaha rajen update blog kerna kebosanannn =p
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