My triathlon coach did the St. George marathon this past weekend. After the race he told me that he got a PR, (personal record). I was so happy for him. It wasn't until the next day that I found out from a friend of mine that he also performed a wonderful act of kindness. With approximately 50 yards left a runner in front of him hit the wall and collapsed. Without a thought, my coach stopped, helped this stranger to his feet and with his arm around him continued until both of them crossed the finish line. When I heard my friend had done this, the wise words of Jesus Christ came to my mind, "as I have loved you, love one another." These words are as true today as they were 2,000 years ago. I believe in human kind. I believe it is in all of us to help each other. And it is random acts of kindness like this that inspire us to be better people.
