A Play that Changed Hearts and Lives

Posted on November 7, 2013 by russtowne

http://elitedaily.com/news/world/can-learn-lot-middle-school-football-team-video/

Some plays change the course of games. This one changed hearts and lives. I highly recommend that you watch this short clip until the end.

With Love,

Russ

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I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.

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11 Responses to A Play that Changed Hearts and Lives

utesmile says:

November 7, 2013 at 7:38 pm

This is lovely for such young children to be so compassionate. I almost cried like the boy at the end. You find beautiful things to show that the world has many good people in it!

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- russtowne says:
  
  November 7, 2013 at 7:45 pm
  
  Thank you, Ute. By no small coincidence, much of what I come up with to share comes from you. I believe that is because you are one of the goodest people I know. (I know “goodest” isn’t a word, but I like it.)
  Russ
  
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  - utesmile says:
    
    November 7, 2013 at 10:25 pm
    
    I like it too! 🙂
    
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mimijk says:

November 7, 2013 at 7:45 pm

Ok, so I’m in tears…and so touched that for all the awfulness that we see in the world, an act of such love and warmth can remind us of the triumph of the heart.

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- russtowne says:
  
  November 7, 2013 at 8:03 pm
  
  I’m glad but not the least surprised that this clip resonated for you, Mimi. The beauty of your spirit shines through in so much that you do.
  Russ
  
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elizabeth2560 says:

November 7, 2013 at 9:28 pm

The copyright did not allow the video to play here in Australia. However, I read the story and was inspired. Thanks

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- russtowne says:
  
  November 7, 2013 at 10:30 pm
  
  I’m glad that it inspired you even without being able to see the video, Elizabeth. Thank you for letting me know.
  Russ
  
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Mrs. P says:

November 8, 2013 at 1:05 am

Awesome video! Something you don’t see enough of in today’s world.

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- russtowne says:
  
  November 8, 2013 at 3:13 am
  
  Thank you, Mrs P.
  
  While true, we’re beginning to see more of it, and that encourages me.
  
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MCS Gal says:

November 8, 2013 at 1:56 am

It is young people like that who will change the world one person at a time.

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- russtowne says:
  
  November 8, 2013 at 3:16 am
  
  I agree.
  
  And old people.
  
  And middle-aged people.
  
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