“Ready!
Get, set, go!”
The moment
Sita uttered these words, the little ones jumped into their respective tracks
in the pool.
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| PHOTO PROMPT - Rochelle Wisoff-Fields |
Having
adopted these orphans, Sita provided them shelter and food.
They had to
fulfil her long-cherished dream.
They had to
earn medals for their country.
Sita put in
a lot of effort to train them.
Sita had
been selected to represent her state in the swimming championships.
Her dream
of representing her country could never come true.
A terrible
road-accident crippled her, confining her to the wheel-chair...
Sita’s
spirit never drowned.
“Just keep
swimming!” she encouraged her young pupils.
Do you think Sita's dream will come true? Do share in the comments below.
I love the quote "Just keep swimming!" from the movie- Finding Nemo, don't you?
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There's something just so wrong about living your dreams through your children. Nicely painted, Anita
ReplyDeleteI loved how you showed her commitment in the face of her personal tragedy, Anita.
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I hope her determination doesn't tip over into pressurising the children. Passion can easily turn to obsession, and living out her dreams through others may be dangerous - but at least she is providing for the orphans.
ReplyDeleteHopefully her vicariously living through the children means they are also well cared for and not just being used...
ReplyDeleteIf the children love to swim and compete, all is well. If they have no choice, then we have a problem.
ReplyDeleteDear Anita,
ReplyDeleteI hope Sita's children love swimming as much as she did. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Very committed.
ReplyDeleteThat would be hard, to be that close to your passion but not able to participate, but it's nice that she has found a way to give back to the next generation and pass on her knowledge. Good story.
ReplyDelete-David
Hope your passion for the sport and unfulfilled desires get fulfilled through the glories of her wards. Good feel good story, Anita
ReplyDeleteI wonder if she is doing the right thing though... the orphan might have other dreams.
ReplyDeleteI find her inspiring; Turning a bad thing into something positive. More people should do this. I speak from personal experience, the story hit home ��.
ReplyDeleteAdopted for a reason. I can only hope there's some love, not just ambition.
ReplyDeleteRosey, a joke and some wine!.
I am not sure I agree with her motivation in adopting the children...
ReplyDeleteI like the words 'keep swimming' and rest would follow!
ReplyDeleteHer disappointment drives her. Hopefully, she does not put undue pressure to win the country meet on the children unless it is their own dream. Feel sad for Sita.
ReplyDeleteShe has given them a safe home and a way to build self esteem. Good story.
ReplyDeleteI worry about those little orphans. What if they want to do something else?
ReplyDeleteSo sad, yet so inspirational!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good motto to have for life 'just keep swimming'.
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