I Did It!

I was a referee for a long time. Back then, the clubs were separate and there was a lot more referees around. The club decided to amalgamate and they let a number of us go. I was one of them. I couldn’t believe it. This was my life and I didn’t know anything else. I phoned the national referee association and asked why I was cut because I was one of the best out there. The association told me that I was too fat and they didn’t need me anymore. That spring, I was determined to change my life. I went on a very strict diet and exercise program and lost 60 pounds. Once I was in shape, I contacted the association again and asked them to give me another chance. It was because of my reputation that they did and I am still a referee to this day. I didn’t give up on my dream and I fought for what I wanted.