Inspirations From the Bench. Kelly MDiv Scott

      man in the glass is your friend.

      You may fool the whole world down the pathway

      of life, and get pats on your back as you pass.

      But the final reward will be heartache and tears, if

      you’ve cheated the man in the glass.

      Be always true to yourself and no matter what happens your life will always be a success.

      I went on to thank the multitude of people who deserved thanks and then ended with this:

      We have been luckier than many, many people throughout the world. Although we have many times raised our voices and complained, our problems are a lot smaller than many peoples. Again, a poem says it better than I.

      Oh God, Forgive Me When I Whine –Red Foley

      Today upon a bus I saw a Lovely maiden with

      golden hair. I envied her, she seemed so happy

      and oh, I wished I were so fair. When suddenly

      she rose to leave, I saw her hobble down the

      aisle. She had one foot and wore a crutch, but

      as she passed she smiled.

      Oh God, forgive me when I whine, I have two feet

      the world is mine.

      And when I stopped to buy some food, the lad

      who served me had such charm, he seemed to

      radiate good cheer, his manner was so kind and

      warm.

      I said, “It’s nice to deal with you; such courtesy I

      seldom find.” He turned and said “oh thank you

      sir” and then I saw that he was blind.

      Oh God, forgive me when I whine; I have two

      eyes, the world is mine.

      And when I was walking down the street I saw a

      child with eyes of blue. He stood and watched

      the others play. It seemed he knew not what to

      do. I said, “Why don’t you join the others?”

      But he looked ahead without a word, and then I

      knew he could not hear.

      Oh God forgive me when I whine; I have two ears

      the world is mine.

      With feet to take me where I must, with eyes to

      see the sunset glow, with ears to hear what I

      must know.

      I’m blessed indeed–this world is mine. Oh God

      forgive me when I whine.

      I wish to you the graduating class the best wherever you go. If I can leave you with one final thought implanted in your mind, let it be this: Give the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.”

      With that, I was a graduate looking towards college and my brother, Casey, was stronger than ever living the college life and very much alive!

      The idea of never giving up and to be really Alive—Attitude, Laughter, Innovation, Victory, and Energy also focuses a person so they can turn good into great and hope into reality. This is what Spirit & Sport, the facility, will do in the lives of both young and old. Each person has been gifted in so many ways, use those talents and gifts to improve yourself and reach out to help others so you can be truly ALIVE at any age!