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Are_grits_groceries

(17,111 posts) Sun Sep 16, 2012, 09:16 AM Sep 2012

One Sprinter, Many Hurdles (One of the most inspiring stories I've ever seen)

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8379178

You go girl! Lawd can she run!
Run through life and good luck on the way!

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One Sprinter, Many Hurdles (One of the most inspiring stories I've ever seen) (Original Post) Are_grits_groceries Sep 2012 OP

Good effing grief malaise Sep 2012 #1

I would have been curled up Are_grits_groceries Sep 2012 #2

Curled up malaise Sep 2012 #3

malaise

(268,701 posts)

1. Good effing grief

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Original post)

Sun Sep 16, 2012, 09:25 AM

Sep 2012

What a life - you go girl!!!!

Are_grits_groceries

(17,111 posts)

2. I would have been curled up

Reply to malaise (Reply #1)

Sun Sep 16, 2012, 10:24 AM

Sep 2012

in a fetal position somewhere after a small portion of her obstacles. To just survive is a miracle. To end up in college with a full scholarship is almost beyond comprehension.
If her spirit could be bottled, it would be priceless.

She will be a hell of a social worker!

malaise

(268,701 posts)

3. Curled up

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Reply #2)

Sun Sep 16, 2012, 11:17 AM

Sep 2012

I'd probably be dead

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