Wow-
loved watching the Olympics
Loved the discussions that it brought up here in our home.
We talked about finishing strong -about how that made all the difference in winning.
We talked about not giving up- how some of the athletes were not able to qualify for things last year, and look at them now, winning gold.
When we were in Colorado earlier this month I had my SPT all ready to go-
the theme for this month:
We went to the Olympic training village in Colorado Springs.
It was a little empty- see the sign? Only a few days left until the Olympics start. Everyone was gone!
I think its so interesting that the training center is at such a high altitude.
I absolutely love Colorado Springs-
I love the mountains. I love the feelings that well up in me whenever we go back.
Remembering my move by myself from Oklahoma to Colorado-
Driving from the plains to a higher elevation.
Seeing the mountains for the first time.
Thinking I was going to be heading into a storm.
Then realizing no- that is not a storm.
Driving and trying to look out the window at the same time.
The overwhelming feeling when I see the mountains.
I am reminded of how lonely I felt at first, but how it made me stronger. In every way.
Such a defining time of my life.
And since this month has gone faster than I expected- this was my only SPT for the month!
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1 comment:
this is such a great post. first of all... the Olympci Training Center!! woohoo! how odd it must have seemed to be so empty, knowing that everyone was halfway around the world.
and then, your thoughts about moving away for the first time, by yourself. it's been a long time since i got back in touch with those particular feelings. well put!
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