The boxer
Friday, September 28, 2007 Last night, after writing my last blog, I prayed that God would help with all the struggles. Something that was really on my mind was the fact that more money that usual has been being taken out of my paycheck. My union is taking there "fees" out in five installments. It truly is double-edged sword but in a few weeks, things will get back to normal. So I prayed and read some scriptures ( especially psalms 121 and psalms 37:4). And then this morning, I woke up refreshed and ready to start my day and the phone rang... It was work!!! They ask me to come in a do a show. This was great. It would mean my check might look normal( Mouseka dance!!) The song "The Boxer" is about a young man who left his home to move to the city, struggling to make a living and suffering from loneliness almost gives up on his dream. It is a misconception that the young man singing the song is the boxer but he isn't. The young man looks at the boxer and admires him for the his persistence and endurance and how he draws strength from his passed fights. He uses this to inspire himself to get back up and fight. What a concept! Using your passed experiences to move forward and keep going! It just made me think about all the hard times I've had. The heartache. The pain. The Disappointment. "In the clearing stands a boxer,And a fighter by his trade And he carries the reminders Of every glove that laid him down or cut him till he cried out In his anger and his shame,"I am leaving, I am leaving."But the fighter still remains" I guess that's the story of our lives. "I am leaving i am leaving but the fighter still remains." http://antonylarry.blogspot.com/ Related: Report Abuse | antonylarry's blog | login or register to post comments | printer friendly version | Tags: life
Submitted by Grizelda on Sat, 10/06/2007 - 5:58am.
Antony, you are talented AND you are a wonderful human being. I predict great things for you. You have a positive attitude and make friends easily. You won me over the first time we met. You have had hardship, but have always done what we survivors do: you get up each day and put one foot in front of the other; you put a smile on your face and hope for a better day. Keep us posted on how things go with you. We love you. Submitted by pioneer on Sat, 10/06/2007 - 7:55am.
ANTONY Yes, Antony--WELCOME and it's good to hear from you! You and your life story have always been an inspiration to many people. You won me over, also, the first time we met. It has always been a highlight of my day whenever our paths have crossed. I'll end this with the ending words of another song you are familiar with... "...And until we meet again, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand."
Submitted by finder on Sat, 10/06/2007 - 1:16pm.
Gizelda; It sounds as if you and pioneer know Antony very well. I'm sure that there are many like me that do not know him at all. If you think that you could share some of Antony's story with us without embarrassing him, or compromising a confidence, I would love to hear more about him. He sounds like a fine young man with lots of heart and courage, who has had to climb some very high mountains. Finder People are talking about ...Here are the recent blog postings with the most comments. |
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You're new, welcome! I really enjoyed reading what you had to say, and you write well too!
God Bless you Boxer!