Sometimes when we fail, we inspire others more than if we succeed.
Never give up!
At the 1992 Olympics, Derek Redmond fell in a race he was favored to win.
What happened next is something I will never forget. A man breaks through the barriers to help him finish the race.
This shows how we must continue on, and always help those who have fallen.
I’ve helped some when they have fallen. Still, I will never be able to account for The ones who have helped me.
Never look down on someone unless you are helping them up.
My mother’s grace and love always picked me up. I miss her beyond words. This always makes me think of her.
24 thoughts on “Failing and it’s spectacular”
A Heart in Reflective Chaos
“Never look down on someone” love that line
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Carisa Adrienne
We’ve all be in needed. I know I’ve been helped up by so many.. ❤️
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rachel
perfect. thanks. ❤️
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Malaika
Beautiful words Carisa. Very inspiring! 😄
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Carisa Adrienne
Malaika, thank you for the kind words.
I can remember this all those years ago. It’s always stayed with me.
I find it so moving❤️
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The V-Pub
That was beautiful, Carisa.
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Carisa Adrienne
Thank you : )
It’s so inspiring to watch!
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The V-Pub
BTW, I love your poems. 🙂
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Carisa Adrienne
Thank you very much! I enjoy your stories as well.
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The V-Pub
Thank you, Carisa!
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artman413
But what about pointing and laughing?
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lifeconfusions
That was really inspiring and wonderful reminder to thank the ones who stuck by us through the bad times 🙂
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Carisa Adrienne
Yes! The moment is bittersweet. I often think of Derek, watching this now. I’m overcome with emotion thinking of his own emotions now. So touching. ❤️
Thank you for the kind words 🙂
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Darshith Badiyani
Wow! Such a great post 🙂 Help & smiles which are the purest forms of happiness 🙂
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Carisa Adrienne
Thank you!!! It’s a powerful video, just like your post today. ❤️
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Darshith Badiyani
That was a re-blog. I just shared it. I really loved your WP theme 😉
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Carisa Adrienne
Ahhhh… It still came from you. You’re the reason I was able to enjoy it. 🙂
Thank you for posting it
Thank you so much for the compliment.
🙂
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Darshith Badiyani
You’re welcome 🙂
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missbookthief
Very inspiring. 🙂
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Carisa Adrienne
I agree… The video takes my breath away..
Amazing ❤️
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booguloo
Never giving up is a good start.
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Carisa Adrienne
So true! ❤️
Never, never give up! Glad to see your face: )
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ThePower&TheG
A M A Z I N G !!!
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Carisa Adrienne
It is beautiful. I know the video of him and his dad is treasured more than any medal could be.
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