I guess those who stayed up to watch the Closing Ceremony are weary - it finished so late!
And all that tension when watching events has been hard on the nerves.
But so much has been fantastic, and beyond our wildest dreams.
As well as all the sports and competition, what Jacques Rogge, Seb Coe and others have noted has been the wonderful generosity of the thousands of volunteers, whose attitude and willingness have oiled the wheels and helped everything to work much better.
In place of our British gloom and critical spirit, and sometimes in spite of the weather, there has been a sunny feel about everything. It has to be accepted, too, that the Team GB results helped to raise the atmosphere!!!! All those medals, and the attitude of those interviewed after their success or disappointments have played their part.
But genrosity of spirit has been so good to see.
This shouldn't surprise us, and Jesus taught us that ' ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20.35)
Jesus himself lived a generous life, in attitude and action, and He calls us all to follow his good example. It makes such a difference, and brings glory to God and is a blessing to those around us.
Best wishes,
Richard
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