I want to thank athletes – high school – collegiate – professional – from the bottom of my heart for making life better.
I was in line to be a US Olympic gymnast til a freak accident did away with that path.
Two years ago I hit a health wall.
Mental physical emotional.
A big part of what got me through was watching sports.
No one wants to see a player injured but every time I see someone hurt, read about an Olympic hopeful looking down the lens of a life changed by a freak accident?** I’m filled with appreciation for the people – including those other than athletes (coaches, assistants, ball boys/girls, medical personnel, refs) – that make it so I have that moment of peace.
Note: I went to high school with a beautiful woman who ended up working as a cheerleader for the Lions. When I saw her on TV? On the sidelines? A lot came into focus.
Her talking of her dream as we sat next to each other in US Government class. Watching her freezing on the sidelines at high school football games as she twirled a baton. Talking to her the following Monday about how she stood the bitter Michigan cold. All for her dream – a dream realized I witnessed on TV years later.
Numerous times in the past two years I was able to pick myself up because of interviews with athletes telling their stories.
Of overcoming adversity.
Just wanted you to know someone you’ve never met appreciates you in ways you can’t imagine.
Be well.
** Perspective available in The Lover
Elizabeth Maxim 