“If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we should learn from them.” Lance Armstrong Summer 1993 – Houston Astros: When 22-year-old Billy Wagner reported to the Houston Astros for the first time,...
“Someday I hope you get the chance to live like you were dying.” Tim McGraw 1959 – Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia: The headaches and fatigue had persisted for several months. Anthony Burgess dismissed it as a mysterious tropical illness, but he finally agreed to...
“Every great story happens when someone decides not to give up.” Spryte Loriano 1986 – Burhanpur Railroad Station, Ganesh Talai, India: Saroo was terrified. The afternoon had begun with excitement as the five-year-old tagged along with his 14-year-old brother,...
“I would never have started this trip if I had known how tough it was, but I couldn’t and wouldn’t quit.” Emma Gatewood Early May 1955 – Gallipolis, Ohio: Emma Gatewood knew her 11 children would not approve of...
“It’s impossible,” said pride. “It’s risky,” said experience. “It’s pointless,” said reason. “Give it a try,” whispered the heart. Unknown July 1974 – Los Angeles, California: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John peppered team orthopedic surgeon...
When we protect the life we have, we risk relinquishing what God really wants for us, to seize our divine destiny.” Erwin McManus 1973 – South Vietnam: After years of a bloody, unpopular war, the last of the 500,000 U.S. troops left South Vietnam....
