Well, like many people around the world I am finding myself quite besotted with the television! I am not able to watch the live action from Sochi, the time change means that this happens on while I am at work. But on days when I am home, and in the evening, I seem to always have at least one eye on the tv screen watching what the athletes are doing.
Like others I had some apprehension about these games due to the worry about terrorism and the awareness of the discrimination towards the LGBT community. In that regard some of us wondered if we should boycott by not watching. In the end I decided that not watching would not make a difference to the treatment of those being discriminated against and that I wanted to support our athletes by cheering them on from my family room. And our athletes have done us proud!
What I have been most impressed with is the after event interviews that have happened with the athletes. Whether they have tasted victory or defeat, without exception they have been humble, grateful and generous in their praise of others. These athletes obviously have fierce determination and incredible resolve to reach the Olympic goal of faster, higher, stronger but they also are grounded in who they are as citizens of Canada and members of the global community.
This Sunday at church we will be talking about the Olympics. I have been reflecting all week on how the Olympic activity connects to our faith. What do our beliefs have to do with this gathering of the world? For me the links are dedication, commitment and gratitude. In the Christian faith we talk a lot about Jesus giving all in his role as servant. We celebrate that Jesus was so fully dedicated to his calling that he died to prove his love. And he did it with humility. I will never be an athlete, unless reading and movie watching becomes an Olympic sport, but I will do my very best to keep faith no matter what.
So fun to read your blog Nance. I am so happy you are enjoying turkey. God bless dear friend.