MOVING
ON, sometimes or should I say most times is not the easiest thing to do. Also
it is the last thing anyone wants to hear, say or do especially when at the
receiving end.
As I read
the statement put out by Fabrice Muamba, the Bolton Wanderers’ midfielder who
collapsed during the match between his team and Tottenham Hotspur on the 17th
of March, 2012, I was almost in tears to see how much appreciation came from
the 24 year-old young man.
After his cardiac arrest Fabrice
Muamba stayed in the hospital for four weeks and the doctors said his recovery
was a miracle.
Below is the statement:
Since suffering my heart attack and being discharged from hospital,
I have remained utterly positive in the belief I could one day resume my
playing career and play for Bolton Wanderers once again.
As
part of my on-going recovery, last week I travelled to Belgium to seek further
medical advice from a leading cardiologist. But the news I received was
obviously not what I had hoped it would be and it means I am now announcing my
retirement from professional football. While the news is devastating, I have
much to be thankful for. I thank God that I am alive and I pay tribute once
again to the members of the medical team who never gave up on me.
I
would also like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my career and
the Bolton fans who have been incredible. I am blessed to have the support of
my family and friends at this time."
I
love the game and count myself very lucky to have been able to play at the
highest level.
Well, while
some of us may think “oh well he’s not Messi, Ronaldo, David Beckham, RVP,
Theirry Henry and all the world football headliners” we should see him as
someone who has a second chance to 'life', so should we see ourselves every day
as we awake to a new day.
Yesterday
may have been bad; TODAY is a new day to probably get it right or maybe get started
with that dream of yours. Little drops, remember they makes a mighty ocean.
Bolton’s
manager Coyle says of him “We know that he will go on to achieve great things
and within all this disappointment, the most important thing is that he is
here, alive, today.Yes! The most important thing is that he is here, alive, today- think the same- You are here today and ALIVE, so go ahead, DO THAT THING but make sure it’s the right thing- MOVE ON. *wik*
