Amber's thoughts on the Olympics

"Kristi Yamaguchi is my hero" the words of a young Amber in the only diary entry she ever wrote. I love everything about the olympics. There is a magnetic energy surrounding them that captivates me. These athletes have such an intense passion for what they do that you can feel the energy from 8,000 miles away. Their stories bring tears to my eyes and they love what they do so much that it is contagious and it inspiries me to do better in everything I strive for. It is rare that our world can be united in peace and competition simultaenously, but for 2 magical weeks every 4 years we are all one. Do these athletes give up when they face hardship? NO! they fight to the death not because they have to, but because they want to. We would all do well to follow their example. We celebrate when one of "our team" wins gold... but is a silver really less commendable? I think too often we forget all that the person who finishes last has accomplished. They are at the top of their field, the leaders of their country, every little girl's hero... and I hope they remember to love every second of it.
The Olympics... Passion Lives Here