"let me win...but if i can not win...
let me be brave in the attempt."
~special olympic creed~
Today is Sunday once again ... and time for Kathy's Song~ography linky party! Each Sunday Kathy has a "fun mash~up of photography and song" ... a visual song, if you will. This week's chosen song is "this is my day" by Danielle Bradbury.
Oh my goodness, this song and video gave me the goose~bumps. My daughter asked me why my tears were falling while i watched it ... full heart and happy tears ... the best kind!
You see ... my daughter started competing in Special Olympics at age eight. She has done swimming, basketball, soccer and track and field.
But her true love is rhythmic gymnastics ... ribbon, ball, clubs, and rope. Not a day goes by that she is not downstairs practicing to perfect her routines.
Special Olympics has given Michelle a sense of pride ... acceptance ... opportunity ... accomplishment.
Each and every athlete has barriers they face every day of their lives. Special Olympics gives them a chance to attain their personal best ... and maybe even exceed ... it gives them a chance to shine!
And shine they do ... their hard work and personal stories inspire everyone watching.
Michelle's coach is such an amazing person ... she has given so much of her time and energy to help the athletes succeed. And all the volunteers that make these events happen ... truly give from their hearts.
In just a few weeks, Michelle will have a "this is my day" moment ... when she competes again at the district level in rhythmic gymnastics. If she wins a gold, she will then advance to the state level. We will all be there cheering her on ... but medal or not ... this will be "her day" as she strives for the gold!
If you have a few moments ... and who doesn't on these long winter days ... be sure to click here to join in on Kathy's song~ography linky party!
until next time...
nancyjean
Oh my goodness, this song and video gave me the goose~bumps. My daughter asked me why my tears were falling while i watched it ... full heart and happy tears ... the best kind!
You see ... my daughter started competing in Special Olympics at age eight. She has done swimming, basketball, soccer and track and field.
But her true love is rhythmic gymnastics ... ribbon, ball, clubs, and rope. Not a day goes by that she is not downstairs practicing to perfect her routines.
Special Olympics has given Michelle a sense of pride ... acceptance ... opportunity ... accomplishment.
Each and every athlete has barriers they face every day of their lives. Special Olympics gives them a chance to attain their personal best ... and maybe even exceed ... it gives them a chance to shine!
And shine they do ... their hard work and personal stories inspire everyone watching.
Michelle's coach is such an amazing person ... she has given so much of her time and energy to help the athletes succeed. And all the volunteers that make these events happen ... truly give from their hearts.
In just a few weeks, Michelle will have a "this is my day" moment ... when she competes again at the district level in rhythmic gymnastics. If she wins a gold, she will then advance to the state level. We will all be there cheering her on ... but medal or not ... this will be "her day" as she strives for the gold!
If you have a few moments ... and who doesn't on these long winter days ... be sure to click here to join in on Kathy's song~ography linky party!
until next time...
nancyjean
Way to go Michelle! Good luck for the next competition x
ReplyDeleteI'll be cheering good luck Michelle x
ReplyDeleteGood for her!!! Rooting for her to get gold!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to Michelle! Such beautiful smiles.
ReplyDeleteI have had the opportunity to volunteer for Special Olympics and, like you, I see these young people who give it their all as a great cause for celebration. Congratulations and best wishes to Michelle.
ReplyDeleteNancy, I love your emphasis on love over accomplishment and your heartfelt support of your daughter. I'll check out Kathy's linky party, too.
What a beautiful post about your beautiful daughter, and how proud you must be of her in these special, and wonderful, olympics! She is just beautiful, and looks like a really hard worker with talent too!
ReplyDeletethank you Donna for your volunteer work with Special Olympics ... it means the world to them to have people like you helping them along the way. And yes...I do put emphasis on love over medals ... I always wish that each one could get a gold ... they all deserve it!
ReplyDeleteSome of my husband's favorite memories before having children of our own, was his involvement with Special Olympics. This is such a strong program that touches not only the lives of the participants, but the volunteers as well. Many congratulations to Michelle and best wishes on her upcoming games.
ReplyDeleteStrength, perseverence, and most important of all...LOVE. You have both won a gold medal already :). Fabulous story, thank you so much for sharing at Song-ography!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I'm sure both of you are so proud of all that has been accomplished.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Good luck to Michelle, who's a winner no matter what!
ReplyDeleteGo Michelle! You won already whether you get a gold or not! But I am betting on the gold for you :)
ReplyDeleteAwwww, this is so sweet, the photo-mama's pride and daughter's delight and such a lovely deep meaning that came with this song. I hope she has a fabulous "my day"-and you too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story! Good luck to Michelle!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to your daughter - what a great smile!
ReplyDeleteReading your words gave me goosebumps!You have a great daughter with a wonderful smile! Good luck to her!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely picture! Your daughter is lovely and you can definitely be proud of her accomplishments!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you both!
ReplyDeleteWhat a smile on this beautiful young lady....and I bet she wins the gold...She's really already won it with her determination and hard work.....I know you are a proud Mama...
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I love the great opportunities Special Olympics gives young people.
ReplyDeleteA lovely and inspiring post Nancy. xo
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