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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Sport or Fitness (02/15/07)
As I watched him take the field, his confidence showed in the smile on his face. In his eyes was an intensity that gave light to the desire in his heart. He was a true athlete, a child blessed by God with ability that others only dream about. Yet he seemed to not even realize the gift. Where others struggled to learn to throw and catch, this five year old handled both with such grace and ease. It was amazing to see him take each challenge in stride, to master the task and move forward. He never failed to help a teammate who struggled. Giving encouragement and instruction as he heard his coaches do seemed a natural thing for him.

He swung the bat with ease, the ball going straight and low, past the infield into the out. He ran the bases effortlessly, closely watching his coach signal he if was to continue running or stop at the next base. He appeared to love to slide and pop back up again. It was such a joy to see his grin.

He loved to win, disappointment was evident when a loss too place. Not anger, but sadness because he felt he had not done his best. But win or lose, he had to be dirty at games end or he had not played hard enough. Even as a youngster, running, sliding, diving for a ball was routine in his play. There was a desire in his heart, to always try a little harder than the last time on the field.

As the season came to an end, the coaches decided to let the players vote on who would move on to the celebrated “all-star tournament”. It warmed my heart to know that this little guy, with all the ability, picked five other players and not himself. He was chosen to move ahead, not by his own vote, but by the choice of his team mates. His coach was so impressed that he did not include his own name on the ballot that he had to tell the person that would care the most, the little boy’s mom. I have thanked God many times as this little boy has grown into a man, not just for his athletic gift, but also for his heart and compassion for others. He has truly been blessed.
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Jan Ackerson
02/22/07
How blessed you are to have this fellow in your life!
julie wood
02/23/07
The little boy in this story sounds delightful! It's refreshing to see the portrayal of an athletic child who is compassionate rather than cruel or even impatient with those who lack his talents.

He'd come to life still more with a personal name and with some dialogue included, as well as some description of how he looks.

I enjoyed reading about him all the same!
Jacquelyn Horne
02/23/07
I really enjoyed the thought behind this article. Everyone would love to have a child like this child.

Be sure to proofread your articles carefully. Spell check does not catch some things.
Donna Powers
02/25/07
A very nice story from the mom's POV but I agree that a name would have helped bring him to life. How proud you must be; it shows in your well-chosen words