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Keroin

Keroin

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Have an inspirational story, video or moment to share?

Life giving you a kick in the chops? Need something to make you feel better about you, life, the world or...?

Welcome to Inspiration Station.

Whether you're offering or seeking, come on in...

:)
 
Overcoming borders and obstacles...

Meet Amy Purdy. She lost both her legs below the knee, at the age of 19, and went on to become a professional snowboarder.

Nine minutes and thirty-six seconds well spent!
 
I need to figure out how to link videos here.

Anyway, the local foodbanks in my area are really feeling the current economy with both increased requests for help and decreased donations. A few weeks ago word came out that they were pretty much down to empty shelves.

The youth group of 9-16 year old kids at the local Unitarian Universalist Church started setting up at the local farmers' market every Saturday morning (which meant they arrived there at 6:30 am) asking for donations of food, grocery gift cards, etc. In 3 weeks time they have collected and donated over 500 lbs of food to the foodbanks. Their goal is 1,000 lbs by Christmas, despite the Farmers' Market being closed for the season now. They are still taking donations at the church and hope to obtain permission to set up outside some local businesses on the weekends.
I have a feeling they are going to make it.

Seeing and hearing about these kids inspired me and reminded me we far too often focus on the bad in this world rather than the good. Yes, there is hunger, but if there are 12 year old kids that say "food is a basic human right and we need to provide for those that can't provide for themselves."...well, I have hope.
 
Check out The Last Lecture on Youtube or better yet the book.

Also check out Micheal Oher's book, I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness to The Blind Side and Beyond co-written with veteran sports writer Don Yaeger.

:rose:
 
FurryFury said:
Check out The Last Lecture on Youtube or better yet the book.
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Oh, I've seen this one before! Love it. I think I'll watch it again.

ETA: Watched it. Man, I forgot how amazing that guy was. I was in tears at the end...again. Thanks FF!!

"Don't complain; just work harder"...kind of my motto. :)


Also check out Micheal Oher's book, I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness to The Blind Side and Beyond co-written with veteran sports writer Don Yaeger.

:rose:
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Will check it out, thanks! :rose:
 
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His_pet_slut said:
I need to figure out how to link videos here.

Anyway, the local foodbanks in my area are really feeling the current economy with both increased requests for help and decreased donations. A few weeks ago word came out that they were pretty much down to empty shelves.

The youth group of 9-16 year old kids at the local Unitarian Universalist Church started setting up at the local farmers' market every Saturday morning (which meant they arrived there at 6:30 am) asking for donations of food, grocery gift cards, etc. In 3 weeks time they have collected and donated over 500 lbs of food to the foodbanks. Their goal is 1,000 lbs by Christmas, despite the Farmers' Market being closed for the season now. They are still taking donations at the church and hope to obtain permission to set up outside some local businesses on the weekends.
I have a feeling they are going to make it.

Seeing and hearing about these kids inspired me and reminded me we far too often focus on the bad in this world rather than the good. Yes, there is hunger, but if there are 12 year old kids that say "food is a basic human right and we need to provide for those that can't provide for themselves."...well, I have hope.
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Bad news sells, and there's no shortage of it. I think it's too easy to forget how many good people and good actions there are in this world. Love your story! Thanks. :rose:
 
Keroin said:
"Don't complain; just work harder"...kind of my motto. :)
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I modify this a little to say, "Bitch all you want; just make sure you do something to change it when you're finished whining about it." :p
 
graceanne said:
wrong thread :eek:
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Awww, Gracie. I think you could use a little cheer right now. You know, if I had to choose between being 100% healthy and dropping dead suddenly at 45 or 50, or living to 100 with chronic illness and pain, I'd probably choose the former. It ain't easy dealing with constant suffering.

Maybe someone else who's made it through serious "female problems" can lend some support here?
 
Keroin said:
Awww, Gracie. I think you could use a little cheer right now. You know, if I had to choose between being 100% healthy and dropping dead suddenly at 45 or 50, or living to 100 with chronic illness and pain, I'd probably choose the former. It ain't easy dealing with constant suffering.

Maybe someone else who's made it through serious "female problems" can lend some support here?
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I'm really sorry if I killed your thread. It's an awesome thread. I thought I was on the isolated blurt thread. :eek:

On the bright side, regarding your post, my life expectency isn't very long. I've had a couple of doctors tell me that I might get 'lucky', but not to expect to live past my fifties.

I'm just so angry right now. I'm so tired of being sick and I'm so tired of things being wrong, and I HATE this body I got stuck with. :mad:
 
graceanne said:
I'm really sorry if I killed your thread. It's an awesome thread. I thought I was on the isolated blurt thread. :eek:

On the bright side, regarding your post, my life expectency isn't very long. I've had a couple of doctors tell me that I might get 'lucky', but not to expect to live past my fifties.

I'm just so angry right now. I'm so tired of being sick and I'm so tired of things being wrong, and I HATE this body I got stuck with. :mad:
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Do NOT worry about my thread. It's made of anti-accidental thread posting Kevlar- like material. It's also rated for 9 passengers. Mine is the Terminators of threads...it can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with, it doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever.

Ever!

On a more serious note..yeah, I have a friend here who is a quadriplegic. When he tells me about some of the stuff he has to endure on a daily basis, I am amazed and awestruck.

You have every right to vent and feel cheated - and yet we so rarely hear a word of complaint. Hang in there. Let us know how it works out. :rose:
 
*gentle hugs* for graceanne. Chronic health problems do suck, and not in the good way. :(
 
So, if you think you're too old to be active or get into sports, meet Canuck Master Athlete, Olga Kotelko. She started competing in track and field at the age of 77 and now holds 600 gold medals and has set 23 world records.

Olga is now 91, and still going strong.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/28/magazine/28athletes-t.html?pagewanted=all

(If you don't have time to read the full article, just scroll down and watch the 90 second video).

It's never too late! What are you waiting for? :)
 
Keroin said:
So, if you think you're too old to be active or get into sports, meet Canuck Master Athlete, Olga Kotelko. She started competing in track and field at the age of 77 and now holds 600 gold medals and has set 23 world records.

Olga is now 91, and still going strong.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/28/magazine/28athletes-t.html?pagewanted=all

(If you don't have time to read the full article, just scroll down and watch the 90 second video).

It's never too late! What are you waiting for? :)
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OK, this was seriously an awesome read. And inspirational. In return, I raise you the world's oldest marathon runner:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/oct/19/secret-worlds-oldest-marathon-runner-100
 
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