Kia Kaha

The other night my family and I watched Forever Strong for the first time. It was an amazing movie and has definitely made my favorites list. I think what touched me the most was the motto of the Highland Rugby Team, "Kia Kaha, Forever Strong."


At one point in the movie when Rick is in prison, his Dad comes to talk to him and they begin to argue about Highland Rugby and the influence the coach, Glewicx, has had in their lives. Rick says,
          "He was doing what was best for you and the team."
           "No, no Gelwicx stole my life." yells his Dad.
           "Well he's given me mine back, I play for Highland, I am benched for drugs and alcohol, suspended for lying, I don't do anything to embarrass myself, my team, or my family not anymore, Highland Rugby Kia Kaha."

This quote really touched me. It made me reflect on my actions and the way I represent my team. After all, do we truly know which team we're on? Do we think about the way we represent ourselves, our families, and our team? What are we willing to do or give up for the cause? Are we willing to stand up for what we believe in the face of anything? Can we truly claim the motto, Kia Kaha?

As Coach Glewicx said, "I want you to be forever strong on the field so you'll be forever strong off it."

Becoming strong in all we do, solid, and dependable, forever strong. Kia Kaha.

Anyway, just food for thought . . . oh and I absolutely love the Haka.

-Natalie Cherie