A Lesson In Heart.
by Dr. Stan Frager
www.frager.com
A lesson in "heart" is my little,
10-year-old daughter,
Sarah, who was born with a muscle missing
in her foot and wears a brace all the time.
She came home one beautiful spring day to tell me
she had competed in "field day" -- that's where they
have lots of races and other competitive events.
Because of her leg support, my mind raced as I
tried to
think of encouragement for my Sarah, things I could say to
her about not letting this get her down -- but before I could
get a word out, she said "Daddy, I won two of the races!"
I couldn't believe it!
And then Sarah said, "I had an
advantage."
Ah. I knew it. I thought she must have been
given a head start...some kind of physical advantage.
But again, before I could say anything, she said,
"Daddy, I didn't get a head start.........
My advantage was I had to try harder!" |