Try Hard And Persevere

Glenn Cunningham was famous long ago, with the nickname "Iron Man". In the 1930´s he was a member of the United States Olympic Team. He won silver medal in 1,500 meters in the Olympics and then, he broke the world record in the 800 meters and the mile. He graduated from the University with Honors and then earned a Masters Degree. He retired from competition in 1940 and that year earned a PhD in Physical Education. Then he set up a ranch to help disadvantaged children. He died in 1988.

As a child, Glenn and his brother Floyd were burned in a fire at their school. Floyd died and the Doctors thought that Glenn would die, but Glenn survived. The Doctors prepared to amputate his legs, damaged by the fire. Glenn recovered, without losing his legs, but was disabled. Despite that, Glenn began hold himself to stand up. Then, he walked stumbling. When he could, he walked to school. Later on, he began running to school, where at age twelve was the athletics champion.

The child must have died, survived. Should have never walk, but ran like a champion athlete. He was famous. He left his mark and help many. However, his legs had circulation problems all his life and he had to overcome his disadvantage with strength and determination.

God will help you to overcome obstacles and succeed in life, if you try hard and persevere. You will accomplish what God called you to do.