Little Lin Hao!!

Ok so i just finished watching the Olympic Opening Ceremonies!! WOW!! China's was definitely one of the best i have ever seen! If they ever want to take over the USA they could just syncronize thier dance movements and we would be so in awe that they would have no problem getting passed us! But wow at the technology and coordination that went into that whole spectacle of China pride.

I cried like three times. (I'm a bit of a crier in general- one of these times was a McDonald's commercial that aired during the ceremonies) But one of them (a bit more apprpriate) was when a little boy named Lin Hao was introduced. I'm not sure if that is how you spell his name or not but he is my new favorite child and the highlight of the ceremonies!

Lin Hao walked into the stadium with Yao Ming who carried the Chinese flag in front of all their athletes. Lin Hao survived the very deadly earthquake that occured earlier this year in China. He was one of ten survivors in his 30 person class of students. But remarkabley when he freed himself from the rubble he went back and freed two more other children from his class.

When people asked him later why he went back for others, he responded by saying that he was the hall moniter and that was his job! He is nine years old. Wow, what a great kid! (ok i'm crying again-Cute little baby!!)

I just am overwhelmed by the attitude of helping others that is symbolized in his actions, that he felt a responsibility for his classmates and didn't shirk that responsibility when many would have. In fact no one would have blamed him if he hadn't gone back for others, but he in this crisis reacted with valor and courage!

I hope that my children have that same kind of courage and valor (though i also hope they never have to use it in that way). IN FACT i hope I have that kind of reaction under pressure. I'm not sure if i would or not, but this little boy gives me inspiration and i thought you might enjoy hearing the story again or for the first time.

-Julia