What happens when you don't reach your goal? Does that mean you are a failure? That's what my musher, Emil Churchin, thought when he had to scratch in Ruby. I hope he changes his mind. When I found out why he scratched, I knew he should be proud instead.
His big mistake was putting all of his focus on taking care of his dogs. He ignored some of his own needs. He forgot to keep himself hydrated by drinking lots of water. He didn't get enough sleep because he was worrying about his dogs. Then he slipped and cut his hand by mistake. Still overly exhausted, he decided to head to Ruby when he wasn't really ready. He and his team didn't make it to the checkpoint and had to camp outside in 40 degree below weather. This is when he decided they couldn't go on and so he scratched. I don't think Emil is a loser. How many people could even survive camping in that weather, let alone keep a dog team safe? That's what he did!
He is someone who did his best, but has more to learn. In life, it is better to try and come up short than to not try at all! Don't you agree?
Mrs. A.
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I agree. No one is a failure if they try hard, even if they don't reach their goal.
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