Sports are a healthy and enjoyable addition
to everyone's life. Just because someone is in a wheelchair and disabled, does
not mean they can't participate in sporting events, or have a routine of
exercise they adhere to. The Paralympics in England last year were an excellent
example; despite adversity and physical limitations, sportsmen and women from
around the world showed us true courage and determination, not to mention a
great deal of skill.
A friend of mine who is a keen golfer, met
a charming man on the golf course who was in an electric wheelchair, which
allowed him at the touch of a button, to virtually stand up, enabling him to
play a sport he loves. Being the adorable friendly vivacious person she is, without
a second thought, my friend asked in golfing terms, "What is your
handicap?" As soon as she spoke, she realised that possibly her words were
not wisely chosen, and hoped he was not offended, at what had been a genuine
question. "Please don't tell me it's your wheelchair" she quickly
added with humour hoping he was not insulted. "My handicap is 24" he
replied, giving her a big smile. Clearly this confident man has a sense of
humour and great positive attitude making him way ahead of the game!
To visit or not to visit, this is the question - take a look at my article on The Huffington Post. Have an enjoyable weekend.
To visit or not to visit, this is the question - take a look at my article on The Huffington Post. Have an enjoyable weekend.
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