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WRITE 2 THE HEART
Stories that are aimed "Write 2 the Heart"
April 22, 2004
Cheryl Speir, Editor, moderator@write2theheart.com.
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Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding
us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which
easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is
set before us. Hebrews 12:1
Winning the Race
By Angela Walker
As I stood there with tears streaming down my face, I realized
how incredibly blessed I am, and said a silent prayer to my Father
in heaven. My niece Kara, who has Down syndrome, was
participating in her first track meet for children with special needs.
Coming around the track were four special needs children who
did not care if they won, but just wanted to finish the race. Adults
had to help a couple of the students finish the race. We were
screaming loudly in the stands, because we to, were so happy to
see them cross that finish line.
Kara did win a 1st place ribbon in the softball throw and a 3rd
place ribbon in the 50-yard dash. Truthfully, I don’t think she even
realizes what place they were, she was just SO happy to be there
and participating and get a ribbon.She had a wonderful time and
felt like she was the most important person in the world. All the
participants received a ribbon when they crossed the finish line.
I wish that we all could go through life with the eyes of a
special needs person. You see, they don’t care what place they
come in, they just want to finish the race. We worry about being
the top employee, being the smartest person in school, the fastest
pitcher etc., and we put to much emphasis on that, at least I do.
When my life is over, I want to have lived it as Kara does
today. I just want to be able to say I enjoyed the race even though
I did not win at everything I did. Kara is the most amazing, loving,
giving person I know and I am blessed to have her in my life.
Angela Walker
alwalker @ academicplanet.com
I have had stories published on 2theheart, write2theheart,
petwarmers and Story-time Tapestry. I live in Liberty, Texas with
my 3 collies and one foster collie. My websites are:
http://loveourpets.com/stdpage.php?gClientName=mycolliehaven
and http://www.heartwarmers4u.com/members/?karasaunt
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Letters From Our Readers
I’m so glad everything turned out well for Lyn. It is a miracle
that she retrieved her card at all. These days you can’t be too
careful. I think everyone knows someone who lost their purse or
wallet and had all kinds of problems afterwards.
Maria
Military Prayer Reminder
As you read over this list of names, please take a moment to
pray for these young people and their families:
Chris Speir
Tim Speir
Alan
Thaddeaus
Todd Holland
Graham
William
Julie Sagel
Jessie
Marshal Thompson
Jason
Eric Hernandez
Kristin Danielson
Ken Prieur
Ryan
Jonathan P. Wells
Larry Miele
Daniel
Amy
John
Joanne
Gary Boardwine
Josh
Please continue to pray for our country, our leaders, and our
troops at this time. If you have loved ones in the military, or who
are being called to go overseas, send their names (first and last or
first only) to be included in our prayer reminder.
Cheryl’s Corner
I will be adding more affiliate programs to Write 2 the Heart.
I don’t want to get involved with just any program; I want to know
they have value and are honest, like the Cognigen plan that I have
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May God bless you abundantly!
Cheryl
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