I've managed to watch or fast-forward through all the Olympic coverage I recorded from the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. There were some outstanding performances and many of the athletes had recovered from serious injuries or were competing at less than full ability.
What is even more amazing is watching the Paralympics which I also recorded for play-back later. While many of us go on "the disabled list" with a sprained ankle or a hang nail, the Paralympics compete at unheard of physical levels while missing arms or legs, being visually impaired, having cerebral palsy, wheelchair-bound, or suffering from intellectual disability or spinal injuries. What's even more amazing is the joy they exude whether they win a gold medal or finish at the back of the pack.
We can learn a lot from them and the "never say never" attitude they exhibit in their training regimen, competitive spirit and love of life even when they have been dealt a less than ideal physical make-up. To do the best we can with what we have been given is a noble goal and we should all aspire to that end, with a minimum of complaints and a maximum of thankfulness to God.
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