“Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.”  Orison Swett Marden

What dream have you given up on because of the “overwhelming” odds?

Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.  (Psa. 37:4; NLT)

Today I’m sharing the other overcomer story that my friend in Denver, Shelley Grieser, sent me.  (See Wednesday’s DG for more of the background.) 

I saw this particular story about a year ago or so when it was circulating around on the Internet, but we weren’t writing DG’s at that point.  Yes, we all get a lot of junk on the Internet, and it is so great to finally have a good way to share the occasional “really great” one with our friends. 

In the spirit of March Madness, this one is about a high school basket ball manager who just happens to be autistic.  This particular story has a little special nostalgia to me personally, as the high school where this took place was at one time a very big part of my life. 

Yes, I saw this story a year or so ago, but I still tear up every time I watch it.  I can’t explain why…just a little weird, I guess.  I can only imagine how incredibly exciting it must have been to be there to witness that in person.  If you’ve seen it before, see if it doesn’t still choke you up a bit.  If you’ve never seen it…grab a Kleenix and enjoy!

Dreams are to be pursued, not forgotten.

Prayer Power
Lord, it is so exciting to see people who get to fulfill a long-held dream.  Thank you for blessing us with the technology that allows us to vicariously share in the joy of those incredible stories.

Link of the Day
Jason McElay

Blessings on you as you continue to pursue one of your dreams.