Wednesday’s Word – Heart

“They have taught me to love with my whole heart…to be kind to everyone.” ~ Missy Franklin, Olympic Gold Medalist

Missy Franklin (Photo credit: jdlasica)

In this NBC Evening News video, Missy Franklin talks about her love for swimming and “normal” life.  She talks about what her parents taught her and what she loves most about her life right now.

The dictionary uses “heart” as a synonym for Kindness.  I think this story shows how that plays out in real life.  What do you think?

Related articles

• Missy Franklin On Winning Gold: ‘Someone Needs To Pinch Me’ (npr.org)
• US Teenager Missy Franklin Wins Gold (abcnews.go.com)

The World A Little Smaller

I love watching the Olympics.  Of course, I love watching the US teams winning, and I also like watching other countries’ teams I don’t get to see often.  Like the Great Britain Men’s Gymnastics team, who took a Bronze medal in the All-Around.  First time since 1912 that GB has won a gymnastics medal.  I love the world feeling smaller.

I also love the enthusiasm of teens who think they can do anything they set their minds to do – and they do it.  Like Missy Franklin, a local high school senior-to-be, who at 5 years old knew she wanted to swim in the Olympics.  Good for her – and congratulations!  Whether receiving a medal or not, these athletes are having the time of their lives, giving everything they have to do the best for their countries.

What’s been your favorite so far?

(photo credits: BBC UK, Colorado Sports Organization)