A lesson in "heart" is my little, 10 year old daughter,
Sarah, who was born with a muscle missing in her foot
and wears a brace all the time. She came home one
beautiful spring day to tell me she had competed in
"field day" - that's where they have lots of races and
other competitive events.

Because of her leg support, my mind raced as I tried
to think of encouragement for my Sarah, things I could
say to her about not letting this get her down - but
before I could get a word out, she said "Daddy, I won
two of the races!"

I couldn't believe it! And then Sarah said, "I had an
advantage." Ah. I knew it. I thought she must have
been given a head start...some kind of physical
advantage. But again, before I could say anything,
she said, "Daddy, I didn't get a head start... My
advantage was I had to try harder!"

Now...what were you whining about?