Dec 12, 2009
Inspiration of the Week
To the light of my heart my daughter Michaela and to all children out there.. When things get difficult and you think there is no one out there who cares.. Just remember you are not alone and there is someone out there to help you along your way. Someone who loves and cares for you more then you will ever know. Always remember that as dark as the night may get… the sun will always rise!
So… “Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding”-Jim Valvano
~HodgeTalk
This is truly inspirational; the words you wrote and the simple fact that you are showing that beyond your hectic life as a successful athlete you care much about the little ones who might not foresee a bright future, and help them set their sights higher.
And we all shall not forget the children around the world who have no means to live a safe and uplifting childhood and build an better future. Indeed, 134 million children between ages of 7 to 18 have never been to school, thus will not be able to acquire the skills that will help them better their conditions as future young adults. As a father of a little girl, I know you are especially touched by the status of girls’ education; as girls are more likely to go without schooling than boys – being three times more likely than boys to be denied education in some areas (sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East).
Yes we all have someone that care for us more than we will ever know, and having His love opens our eyes on the love of our dear ones around us, and will protect us forever from vulnerability.
“You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress; my God in whom I trust’” Psalm 91:2