DARK CLOUDS OVER JUJU
No one has it all.
I was somewhat whining to my best friend who is at the other side of the world about some very lucky individuals seemingly having it all. With full wisdom she gently reminded me that they only look like it and I should know better.
The Belgian press has been reporting the rocky stage of Justine Henin’s marriage to Pierre Yves Hardenne. The personal problem cited for her withdrawal from the Australian Open has finally gained face and several speculations are now currently circulating the tennis community.
Justine always comes across to me as an extremely focused and determined giant despite her petite form. She can explode anytime in the court with her all-around game. These days betray that her life which is often characterized with mystery and aloofness has its fragility. For sure this setback shows in Juju’s face for hers is a countenance that seldom successfully displays a veneer of being “OK? in depressing situations.
Society sometimes loves to put an ambitious woman down as if she is an anathema to Mother Earth. Because of a woman’s multiple roles in society today, to achieve balance in their private lives is no mean feat. It is indicative of one’s priorities.
There is more to Justine, I am sure. Athletes know how to figure things out in difficult situations. That is their instinct. However, an athlete is foremost a human being before anything else. And suffering is part of being human.
As the saying goes, you cannot put a good woman down. People should know better.
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