Winning Words 1/21/10
“It’s not how you fall; it’s what you do after you get up.” (Scott Hamilton—sent by L) Scott was commenting on a fall by a figure skater. Everyone experiences a fall now and then. The recovery is the important thing. It’s not just in the sports world, but it’s in the world in general. In God-talk, it’s confession and forgiveness. ;-) Jack

FROM PRJS IN MICHIGAN: In God-talk, it's confession, forgiveness AND penance (the forgotten word in modern liberal theology) FROM JACK: I don't think that God requires penance, but simply the confession. If there's a hint of penance, it's "Go, and sin no more." FROM L IN ILLINOIS: with your comment on penance. That's the way I see God, too. I also maintain that God has a sense of humor, and likes music, art and literature. And sports. Otherwise, why would we humans possess such traits and talents?

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: Scott Hamilton...another good guy. He is very inspirational and has overcome massive health problems. He has a very positive outlook on life. One of my favorite Olympic sports is figure skating! I hope after my surgery I can "get up" fast and without a lot of complaining! FROM JACK: Make sure that you have those figure skates sharpened.

FROM L IN ILLINOIS: Scott Hamilton is not only an Olympic champion, he's a survivor of testicular cancer and a benign brain tumor. He got up, became a father and re-learned how to skate. He also raises funds for numerous charities. There are still sports heroes! FROM JACK: He can still do the back flip, too.