"Not at all."
"But now how are you are winning medals?"
"Because in long races, you get a medal for finishing."
"I also finished my race. And I ran very fast. But I didn't win."
"If you did your best, you are a winner."
"I know. But I wish I had got a medal too."
I gave him my latest medal, and asked him to keep it till he earned one for himself. Maybe that piece of metal will remind him never to give up.
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| Me grinning after running up a hill I thought I would take many more months to conquer. |
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13 comments:
Rayna - You are such a good and loving mother! And it's so important to keep focused on what really makes a winner. Conquering personal obstacles - that makes a winner!
Oh, and I just love the look of triumph on your face as you see that you've gotten to the top of that hill :-).
Your instincts are phenomenal!
Love your beautiful smile of victory!
@ Margot - persistance is all it really takes, isn't it?
And thank you. I was thrilled. And almost didn't see my friend (with another friend) waiting at the top of the hill to catch the moment for posterity.
@ Mary - thank you. He loves the medal, so he may remember the lesson.
@ Debra - thank you. It was just my luck that my friend was waiting to catch it.
That's so sweet. Congrats on conquering that hill, you look so happy.
I love that idea.... you'll be his inspiration. And way to go on that hill!
Look at that proud grin!!
@ Holly - thank you. Yes, that has been one of the high points of my life in the last couple of months.
@ Pk - I do hope it teaches him that the person who seemingly does best is not always the best.
@ Alex - *grins*
You look great! And happy:)
I think it's important for kids (and others) to know that it hasn't always been easy, and that adults too have to work hard to achieve good results - that it's possible to be an old dog and learn new tricks (with apologies because you aren't old)
Good on your friends for capturing the moment!
I bet he treasures that medal as much as the one he gets on his own :)
Rayna, I love what you did! I did something similar, for my son.
You look strong n' beautiful conquering that hill! Thanks for sharing this beautiful sentiment~
@ Dipali - thank you. And happy doesn't start to describe it.
@ Sue - exactly. Most things come only after a lot of hard work- some don't come despite hard work, and somethings come easier to some people than to others. BUT, hard work is the key.
@ Jemi - he might just. But even if he loses it, I would be happy if he remembers the lesson.
@ Ella - thank you. Yes, it was a sudden inspiration, and I am glad I did it.
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