MOVING ON inspired by Fabrice Muamba

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 17^th 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*

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