Now, Who Does This Sound Like To You?
On the day after the Superbowl, my Houston Chronicle is filled to the brim with every kind of article possible about the game, the players, the coaches, the advertisements. You name it. So, I'm trying to read through all the football stuff and I came across an article that quickly caught my eye.
Here are some excerpts from that article. It was a very touching article, so I just had to share some of it with you. Who does it make you think of?
"The Lord doesn't always take you in a straight line,"... "He tests you sometimes."
Through the years, he probably taught us more lessons with the way he handled defeat and tragedy than he ever could at a time like this.
....Those who know him best will tell you otherwise. His humility and dignity will remain intact, his faith unshakable.
...doesn't drink or smoke or curse or scream...Instead of changing, instead of being the person others wanted him to be, (he) became more resolute in being himself.
"I wanted to show you could have Christian principles and do things that way and still be successful."
He commands respect by the way he carries himself...Still, some didn't believe a nice guy could win...Now, he's a champion.
"It was just our (group) fighting together all the way through,"..."and I'm very proud of them."
"The test of a champion is can you continue to fight when things don't go your way."
Actually its about Tony Dungy, coach of the Superbowl Champ Indianapolis Colts. But I loved reading it. Tony Dungy seems like an outstanding man. A winner in spite of adversity. Reading how even though he had his ups and downs, stuck with it and they finally won the championship. He fought to win in many of the same ways that Clay has. Clay's a fighter and has also handled defeat and tragedy in a top notch way. (Tony's tragedy was that his son committed suicide 14 months ago. He almost gave up coaching, but didn't). Clay's humility and dignity have remained intact and his faith unshakable. He has become more resolute in being himself. Reading this article really made me feel good.
Two amazing men.
Two amazing winners.
Article from: Houston Chronicle Online
2 comments:
Jan,
Like you, I am so impressed with Tony Dungy. I knew some of his history, and the telecasters all week have spoken of his quiet, religious background.
You are correct -- this article makes me think of Clay Aiken, another humble, determined man of faith and dignity, even in the face of adversity.
The world could use a lot more like them!
Caro
As a die hard Colts fan and living in Indianapolis, and also a Clay Aiken Claymate I will have to say that yes they do have a lot in common.
Tony Dungy is a classy man and we have loved him as our coach. Although some have said he is too soft to be a football coach he did prove to all doubters that it could be done.
Last year when his son died our hearts all broke, so I really felt God was using him to tell his testimony and lets Gods word be said at an event where most all the world is watching.
The Colts and all of us are fortunate to have men like he and Clay who are not ashamed of their faith.
Judy Wolven
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