When swim season feels busy
And training feels long,
Just press this little frog
And remember you’re strong!
With the sound of that cute little “Ribbit”
Let your cares melt away.
Take this advice. Coach Gridley’s tidbit:
Every great swim starts with those determined to stick with it!
It’s been asked to come talk to you and sound a bit poetic
So if I’m not I feel a bit apologetic!
When I grew up I tried my best to be athletic,
but often times I’d hear my Mom say “You’re pathetic.”
that hurt my feelings so I’d respond with, It’s genetic.
She’d whip my bum and my little brother would laugh at me , not very empathetic!
My Bishop told me to read D&C 89, and think it quite prophetic.
That eating Ice cream and apple pie isn’t good for you,
Cause Now I’m a full blown diabetic!
Here is a poem that was shared with me by Bryon Geddes, my pickleball coach. He challenged me to memorize the first stanza of the following poem, written by Edgar Guest:
I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day;
I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way.
The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear,
Fine counsel is confusing, but example's always clear;
And the best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds,
For to see good put in action is what everybody needs.
Here is a little video that should help anyone in memorizing these lines, if practiced a few dozen times.
The rest of the poem...
I soon can learn to do it if you'll let me see it done;
I can watch your hands in action, but your tongue too fast may run.
And the lecture you deliver may be very wise and true,
But I'd rather get my lessons by observing what you do;
For I might misunderstand you and the high advice you give,
But there's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.
When I see a deed of kindness, I am eager to be kind.
When a weaker brother stumbles and a strong man stays behind
Just to see if he can help him, then the wish grows strong in me
To become as big and thoughtful as I know that friend to be.
And all travelers can witness that the best of guides today
Is not the one who tells them, but the one who shows the way.
One good man teaches many, men believe what they behold;
One deed of kindness noticed is worth forty that are told.
Who stands with men of honor learns to hold his honor dear,
For right living speaks a language which to every one is clear.
Though an able speaker charms me with his eloquence, I say,
I'd rather see a sermon than to hear one, any day.
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| Chad and I walking along Dover beach the day after his crossing. Unreal experience. Like a kid at Disneyland. |
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| 21 years ago I made the best move I could ever make! Thank you Cathi for making this journey with me. I love you with all my heart! |
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| Photo: http://californiathroughmylens.com/flower-fields-carlsbad |
