It was an unbelievable sight to watch yesterday the swimming numbers from the recent Paralympics. I was really awed by the determination of these people to show the world what human self respect and determination can make a person to succeed.
Young ladies from every part of the world took part in various swimming numbers. All numbers were based on speed. The participants were all handicapped. Some had no leg or legs, one young lady had only one arm, some racers were dwarfs thus their arms were extremely short and others with various physical handicaps.
Yet, they all put on brave fights and regardless who were winners and runner-ups, they were all winners in my book. These people and every participant in these games had the chance the withdraw into themselves and just spend their times sitting idle and watch the grass grow.
But no, they decided to show the world what they are capable of. And many times their accomplishments are outdoing the 100% healthy, They should serve a lesson to the rest of us about human determination.
So, I take my hat off for these strong and determinate people.
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