Rosario Iglesias just passed away, at the age of 98.....
Why share? She held RUNNING world records in five categories: the 85- and 90-and-over class at 400 and 800 meters and the 90-and-over record at 200 meters. And, as shared in the story here, she didn't start competitive running until age 80!
I love what the article says ~ Iglesias proved that "barriers don't exist when one sets out to reach a goal in life".
Do you have a goal that seems so out of reach you can't even begin to take the first step? If an 90+ year old woman can set world records, YOU can at least get on the starting line towards your goal and dreams.
No matter how old or burdened you feel, Rosario must be an inspiration that you can "forget what is behind and strain toward what is ahead. (I) Press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called (me) heavenward in Christ Jesus" Phillipians 3:12.
What dream do you have that has you scared and hesitating to take that first step? With commitment and His strength, you can cross the finish line.
Today, "throw off everything that hinders and...run with perserverance the race marked out for us...Fix your eyes on Jesus..." Hebrews 12:1-2
And, if she can run at 90+, that means we can still be scrapping at 90+!
Thanks for mentioning my blog yesterday. So sweet!
I have started to ponder my dreams as of late. I have been seeing it alot lately and thinking the Lord is really asking me a question here. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Hope | February 04, 2009 at 12:42 PM