My brother and I visited both the Olympic Training Center and the Olympic Paralympic Museum today. I learned more about the incredible commitment it takes for a person to become an Olympic athlete. My awe, appreciation, and respect for those men and women grew even more. Most of them overcame and beat tremendous odds to become amazing champions. There was one quote on a wall dedicated to some of the Paralympic medalists that struck me. It was, “We are all only able-bodied temporarily. Sooner or later everyone’s body breaks down. That puts me ahead of the game because I already know how to live with part of me being out of order.”  It was a quote from Candace Cable who was a Paralympian in track and field, alpine skiing, and Nordic skiing from 1980-2006. At the age of 21, she was injured in a car accident and lost the use of her legs. Initially she struggled and became addicted to heroin. Once she completed rehabilitation, she changed direction and found sports. Not only was she a Paralympian, she also won the Boston Marathon 6 times in the wheelchair division. Hers is just one of the incredibly stories of hope that I found to be truly inspiring.

I Found God today in amazing athletes.