Messages in the "Music and the Spoken Word" are always inspiring and thought provoking. This one features a field day and students at Colonial Hills Elementary School in Worthington, Ohio.
"No one who was there for field day at Worthington, Ohio’s, Colonial Hills Elementary School will ever forget the great race. It wasn’t about who placed first or second; it was about grit, determination, support, and sensitivity. Among the eager fifth- and sixth-graders who lined up for the 400-meter event was Matt, who suffers from spastic cerebral palsy, a debilitating condition that limits his mobility and physical exertion. But Matt had determined he would run that race....
We can learn a lot from Matt and those who gathered around him. We can learn about facing our challenges and pushing on, living our dreams and having the courage to try and keep trying. We can learn about kindness and support from those who run with us, no matter the pace of life."
The Great Race, Lloyd D. Newell
October 21, 2012
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