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Well, friends, it’s that time of year again. Americans of every age, life stage, income category, and cultural background— men and women, alike— gather around TVs, laptops, work computers, and mobile devices to watch other people compete in sports that, for the rest of the year, most of us forget even exist. “Shot put what?” Yes, shot put. And “Badminton is a sport??” Yes, and apparently a rather challenging one, at that. We take it as an evening of entertainment and relaxation (chips and bean dip? nachos? popcorn, anyone?), while these athletes and their families have dedicated their entire lives to get to this moment. Their dedication is amazing, in and of itself. Set next to the general posture I find myself in on the other side of the ocean (and other side of the television screen), it almost seems ludicrous. And all I can think is, “I really need to run more often.”
John Piper has some very helpful thoughts on how we should view the Olympic games. Enjoy. And go Team USA!
Hello! I’m new to your blog and absolutely love your photography! I am glued to my TV to watch the Olympics too. I had to laugh at your comment about the food we eat while watching because I was thinking about that when friends and I ordered Chinese for the Opening Ceremony. We’re watching these amazing athletes while downing all this crappy food!
Where have you gone, love?
It’s so quiet…..