Thankful

+1 We all need to be more thankful of what we have been given.

That is so true, sometimes you don't recognize the true value of how blessed we are until we see someone who has it taken away from them. Sad but true. Thanks for reminding me of this...great posting

xotrackkgirl wrote:So I have something on my mind, and I thought you guys on here would understand it the most.

I was on the road today, driving behind a handicap van. There was a man sitting in a special chair in there, and he looked so lonely. My heart bled for him, and then I started thinking how lucky were are to have 2 working legs. Sometimes we get so caught up with times and wins, but the truth is, we're really lucky to be able to run. We have a special gift, and I'm proud to say that no matter how fast or slow I am, that I am very thankful to be able to just get out there and run.

we get so pissed if our splits are off by a few seconds in a race, but at least we can run!!

and its kinda the same if you think about 3rd world countries, we complain that we didn't get an iPod for Christmas..we should be thankful that we even have food and a house. Sometimes we get too caught up in ourselves to think about others.

good job =]

awesome posting. before our last meet of the year for track our coach had a big meeting with our distance team and really expressed this. thanks for reminding me again though.

Well said.

My sister would give anything to be able to run like a normal kid, but thanks to a TBI, she's stuck with a limping, uneven walk. She loves coming to my meets and cheering, but I know that deep down she wishes she could be out there too.

It humbles me, and reminds me to be grateful that I am given the opportunity to run, however slowly.

Pinthin wrote:

and its kinda the same if you think about 3rd world countries, we complain that we didn't get an iPod for Christmas..we should be thankful that we even have food and a house. Sometimes we get too caught up in ourselves to think about others.

good job =]

very true

Good topic because it makes you so thankful for the little things that we often over look