Witness
Austin has a Witness t-shirt. Long-sleeved, black with the Nike swoosh and those stark white capital letters. He’ll keep wearing it. He’s a witness after all. As are we all.
I’ve witnessed greatness and heroism and bravery many times over. Every time a teacher stays late to help that struggling child. Every time a nurse cries with a family. Every time a doctor takes a middle of the night call from scared parents. Every time someone gives a little more than they can afford. Every time someone makes the right choice instead of the easy choice.
I saw it when my lifelong friend lost his leg from the knee down and, instead of giving up and sitting in front of the TV, he became a triathlete. I see it every day when Austin wakes up and, even though he has a thousand reasons to hate the world and another thousand to fear the world, he chooses to love it instead.
I witness them everyday: Small bits of greatness. Quiet acts of heroism. Ordinary miracles. And you know what? So do you.
Let’s celebrate that.
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As usual, beautifully said Krissy! You are much more inspirational than LeBron James. Note to Nike: the glorification of badly behaving athletes is not very motivating.
Hi Krissy,
Lebron James not withstanding, I can’t express how much your latest blog entry has helped my day.
Thank you so much. I so needed a reminder.
After I write this I’m going back to read it again, just for reinforcement.
And just because everyone else seems to be doing it…back to Labron…..let us not forget the 7 wonderful years, exciting games and hopeful hearts that he delivered. Good luck young man. You deserve it.
Chris
Krissy- I think you should submit your Witness “blank poem” to the PD for inspired dissemination. Try sending it to Regina Brett directly or Connie Schultz rather than just the letters slot.. They have the sensibility to “get it.” Love to you all, Grandma Joanne
Awsome!!!!! Good to be reminded how much we have in our lives!!!!!
Sing it, sister.
Even if we are many miles apart, Austin is more than a survivor, he is a leader. You and Mark are instilling confidence everyday in Austin…Confidence to move beyond his current challenges and live life everyday…I miss and love you all. “Big Steve” as little B says…:)