In Others' Words: Accomplishments

"Sweat is the cologne of accomplishment." ~Heywood Hale Broun, American sportswriter and actor

That's me with my husband Rob. I'm tired and sweaty--but I'm smiling because, you see, I've just completed a run. Me, of all people! The woman who hates to run, had taken up running and found that--surprise!--I kinda liked it.

And so I insisted someone take a photo of me and Rob in all our sweaty, exhausted glory because I'd accomplished something. 

I'm sad to report that, because of a minor car accident that did some damage to my neck, I'm no longer running. Yeah, that's not fun. But I understand Broun's quote all the better because of that year I decided to run--and found, much to my surprise, I could. 

What about you? When you relish the sweet smell of success, what are you thinking about?

In Others' Words: Accomplishments

"No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helped you."

 ~Althea Gibson, the first black tennis player to win Wimbledon (1957) & the U.S. Open (1958)

My dad taught me to ride a bike--and to drive a car.

My mom taught me to be kind to strangers.

My 8th grade English teacher read my first attempts at writing, encouraging me to keep at it. She saw beyond my less than stellar efforts to my heart's desire.

As an oh-so-nervous first-time mom, I watched my friend Robyn and became a better mother. 

My children taught me how to forgive.

My friend "Wise Guy" taught me to see God--and me--in a whole new way.

What have others helped you accomplish?

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