tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post6118816694436862720..comments2024-03-26T11:42:04.114+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Spirit in Motion ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72294375515057446562012-09-07T11:13:36.161+01:002012-09-07T11:13:36.161+01:00@ Juliet - many thanks .. they are inspirational a...@ Juliet - many thanks .. they are inspirational and certainly have brought Britain alive to Paralympics possibilities ... which then relay to everyone .. Certainly the British cannot ignore disabilities every again ... <br /><br />Sorry about the Sign-up hassles ... cannot think why --<br /><br />@ Oceangirl - glad you enjoyed the post, thank you. I subscribed and now the comment link appears too .. I'm glad to say!<br /><br />@ Scarlett - yes you will relate a great deal to the raising of the profile of special kids .. it's good to see you here reminding us ...<br /><br />The absolute delight of the competitors has been just fantastic to watch - sharing with the world at last ... not just a very few supporters.<br /><br />@ Deniz - yes they've been commenting on how the London Paralympics has inspired the youngsters, and those following on behind ... the profile is so high right now - long may it remain.<br /><br />That invincible attitude is there, but gosh they've worked so so hard to achieve so much ... trained, trained, committed etc <br /><br />Great to see you all - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49889488474721775902012-09-07T01:34:01.310+01:002012-09-07T01:34:01.310+01:00I was thinking of these athletes the other day, an...I was thinking of these athletes the other day, and how so many are so young that they still have "I'm invincible" attitude, and I think that must give them such a drive to push beyond their limitations. Hmm, not expressing it very well. I'll think about it some more...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51199297637639028372012-09-06T21:56:33.975+01:002012-09-06T21:56:33.975+01:00I love the value of equality, having the same valu...I love the value of equality, having the same value. That is so important to me personally as the mom of a special boy. So much joy and happiness in the photos of the competitors,too!scarlett clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07069502203545276963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28013695520649745702012-09-06T12:24:15.202+01:002012-09-06T12:24:15.202+01:00You captured and expressed so well. A wonderful p...You captured and expressed so well. A wonderful post Hilary. And Hilary, to be a Friend or Subscribe at Live High 2, you just hover the cursor onto the black bar at top right. Thank you Hilary.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399300464457820101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29201893465084699292012-09-06T09:32:22.692+01:002012-09-06T09:32:22.692+01:00Your marvellous posts have brought the paralympics...Your marvellous posts have brought the paralympics alive for me. Thank you Hilary.<br />(PS Still not getting your posts, will try signing up yet again!)Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27181254259480036512012-09-06T07:39:17.453+01:002012-09-06T07:39:17.453+01:00@ Karen - it's really being amazing and so int...@ Karen - it's really being amazing and so interesting to see the different categories - I'm inspired to write about it ..<br /><br />@ Joylene - it's nearly finished - but will be stimulating a lot of discussion and realisation that we're all humans - with great talents - it's been a wonderful showcase ..<br /><br />@ Holly - many thanks<br /><br />@ Marja - yes we have a few golden stars - with lots of silvers and bronzes - but the youngsters are coming through too ... <br /><br />Thanks everyone - lovely to see you .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7283597072437775452012-09-06T07:29:52.826+01:002012-09-06T07:29:52.826+01:00Amazing stuff. Great achievements.
See you have a ...Amazing stuff. Great achievements.<br />See you have a golden swimmer as well!Marjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4496566648848520182012-09-06T01:23:37.704+01:002012-09-06T01:23:37.704+01:00Thanks for sharing such an inspiring post.Thanks for sharing such an inspiring post.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66886571916830318132012-09-06T00:36:25.462+01:002012-09-06T00:36:25.462+01:00The whole event went by too fast. You do justice t...The whole event went by too fast. You do justice to them, Hilary. Beautiful post! Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20592997735939722692012-09-05T22:44:43.310+01:002012-09-05T22:44:43.310+01:00What a wonderful event and opportunity, as you sai...What a wonderful event and opportunity, as you said, to shine. I am inspired. Thank you for sharing, Hilary!<br /><br />Have a wonderful rest of the week,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24931497246229144022012-09-05T19:45:05.505+01:002012-09-05T19:45:05.505+01:00Hi Linda .. - they're still getting places to ...Hi Linda .. - they're still getting places to shine - I'm so delighted to say .. they deserve all the attention they can get.<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43642743820220340112012-09-05T19:23:30.289+01:002012-09-05T19:23:30.289+01:00Thanks for giving these inspiring athletes one mor...Thanks for giving these inspiring athletes one more place to shine! Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349143005152545854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10760830299111843222012-09-05T18:08:37.173+01:002012-09-05T18:08:37.173+01:00@ Ana - it's amazing to watch isn't - I ho...@ Ana - it's amazing to watch isn't - I hope it keeps up after the paralympics are over ...<br /><br />@ Lee - they are fabulous to watch - such smiles and sheer joy ... I hope you get to see some of it.<br /><br />Certainly lifts the spirits ..<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86372133007770734642012-09-05T16:03:56.378+01:002012-09-05T16:03:56.378+01:00How fantastic these events are . . . for everyone-...How fantastic these events are . . . for everyone--the participants and the spectators. Lifts the spirits.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44819041773176163032012-09-05T15:14:47.546+01:002012-09-05T15:14:47.546+01:00Hi Hilary.
I to felt very emotional.
Hi Hilary.<br />I to felt very emotional.<br />anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01987846471394473841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58667058468324925702012-09-05T10:16:24.628+01:002012-09-05T10:16:24.628+01:00@ Lynn - it is so true ... so many of the populati...@ Lynn - it is so true ... so many of the population are just entranced at the whole aspect of taking part and then those smiles at winning .. <br /><br />.. it's great you're seeing at first hand your friend, and being able to share his/her success and joy at just being around and achieving. I'm sure you're proud too ..<br /><br />@ Old Kitty - yes I'm sort of getting there with Channel 4 - but it is quite incredible at what we're hearing and seeing ... mind boggling - in a very good way.<br /><br />@ Elise - glad you're getting to hear about a little of the Paralympics - it's so worth it ... so am pleased the post describes it well.<br /><br />@ Golden Eagle - you are so right and from all walks of life, and all disabilities ... very very impressive.<br /><br />@ A Lady's Life - having both the Olympics and Paralympics here seems to be working really well - the nation's eyes are being opened, and the word is being spread world wide. I'm very pleased to say ..<br /><br />@ Mark - with your ambition to run a marathon .. this will hit the mark won't it ... and this time you will succeed ... your post was inspiring ...<br /><br />@ Marinela - delighted you enjoyed the post - many thanks.<br /><br />Cheers everyone - hope you can see some on the net or read about the Paralympics .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86150813349289105022012-09-05T07:20:41.614+01:002012-09-05T07:20:41.614+01:00Beautiful post, Hilary. These athletes are really ...Beautiful post, Hilary. These athletes are really inspirational.<br /><br /><a href="http://marinelareka.com/" rel="nofollow">Short Poems</a>M. Rekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178807956502786062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9762495500779988002012-09-05T02:01:54.054+01:002012-09-05T02:01:54.054+01:00Thanks for an inspiring post....keeping this for m...Thanks for an inspiring post....keeping this for motivation:)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-90781882721626123872012-09-05T00:40:03.726+01:002012-09-05T00:40:03.726+01:00I think its wonderful they have para olympics.
It ...I think its wonderful they have para olympics.<br />It gets people involved in something they can be proud of.A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48960897773530056502012-09-04T23:23:29.888+01:002012-09-04T23:23:29.888+01:00The Paralympics--the athletes who compete in them-...The Paralympics--the athletes who compete in them--are really impressive.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-63641915633532560982012-09-04T22:55:47.242+01:002012-09-04T22:55:47.242+01:00I don't have tv but I have seen snippets here ...I don't have tv but I have seen snippets here and there of the Paralympics online. "Spirit in Motion" describes it best. These athletes truly are inspirational.Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15928925429223341082012-09-04T22:06:56.476+01:002012-09-04T22:06:56.476+01:00Oh I am totally totally loving the paralympics and...Oh I am totally totally loving the paralympics and especially now that I've got the hang of Channel 4 coverage! Excellent stuff! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75851823226035019932012-09-04T17:54:40.936+01:002012-09-04T17:54:40.936+01:00I am captivated! So wonderful. I have a young fr...I am captivated! So wonderful. I have a young friend who participates in track and field events and is so proud - we are proud, too.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.com