Arthur Ashe, the legendary Wimbledon player was dying of AIDS which he got due to infected blood he received during a heart surgery in 1983
From world over, he received letters from his fans, one of which conveyed:
- Why does god has to select you for such a bad disease??
He Replied…
In the world
over 50 million children start playing tennis
5 Million learn to play Tennis
500 000 learn professional tennis
50 000 come to the cirsuit
5000 reach the grand slam
50 reach wimbledon
4 to semi final
2 to final
When I was holding the cup
I NEVER ASKED GOD WHY ME?? And today in pain,
i should not be asking WHY ME??"Happiness keeps you Sweet,
Trials keep you Strong,
Sorrow keeps you Human,
Failure keeps you humble
and Success keeps you glowing,
but only
Faith & Attitude Keeps you going..."