by Mike Andruff - Vancouver212228
After the final competition of these winter olympics, we visited ground zero of the celebrations to soak up the LOVE of the Olympics in Vancouver. Here is our presentation:
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Mike. O.K. Now I know the Para Olympics start this week. Who is broadcasting this. Perhaps more interesting than the Olympics. Enjoy.
Hi Marcia,
I thought of a continuation of the series but, sadly I have to return to my work, the year is moving by. I do have a story for you though.
As I sat in the 60,000 seat audience of BC Place at the ParaOlympic Games Opening Ceremony last night in Vancouver, I thought of my departed, disabled father (he lost use of his right arm due to a brain injury - he saved me from being trampled by a racehorse - I was three years old at the time). His indomitable spirit was brought to mind. One body, one spirit, one mind. He could do anything he set his mind to, just like the athletes we were introduced to. We can do anything we set our minds to.
Vancouver had set its collective mind to delivering Olympic Games. But, we did so much more than that. We've built beautiful transportation systems, wonderful stadiums and plazas for people to enjoy in great numbers, and most important of all, we've created a new spirit of being Canadians.
Watch these ParaOlympic Games. They will teach us our ability as humans to adapt and excel in the face of adversity, they will teach us the grace of those who society treats with absence of thought, and most importantly, they will teach us of the triumph of mind and heart over physical limitations.
If you thought you needed some inspiration, just watch these athletes.
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