Hi, interesting thread. I have been really on a down swing all week. And I found a newspaper (which I generally don't pay attention to), and found an article about a brave lady from my town who I was socially acquainted with. She is a below the knee amputee, and has always dealt with it very well. Three years ago, she decided to begin running competitively, and has broken most records for distance runners who are also amputees. She has also blown away the competition in races against non-amputees. Her time qualified for a place in the last summer olympics, but when she and a fellow amputee petitioned to get in, they were denied as having an "advantage". Never did make much sense to me. I could be running with a rocket pack, and would still come in last.

Anyway, I was reminded of her struggles and her triumphs while I have been mourning my losses. And I was also let in to her work with children under similar circumstances. It did not really make me feel a lot better if I am being honest, but I did find it interesting and gave me something to think about.

I googled her and found her website and blog if you are looking for a great life story.

http://www.seeamyrun.com