Comments on: One Brave and Amazing Teenager

By: Pauline

Pauline — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:47:27 +0000

My daughter may be the same way. She hates water in her face and doesn’t like to be in the pool at all.
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By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:14:11 +0000

Angelia,
Wow 3 years of practice for one year of cheerleading. I bet you have fun Senior year! And lucky you swimming since you were 3. My younger daughters the twins did the same. They love swimming. I think we broke the pattern with them!

Jodi,
I love that you pointed that out. No easy feat for mothers! Thanks for stopping by.

Stephen,
Yes you have permission for stealing that line. Mackenzie OK’ed it as well;)
You work shows me that your heading towards even bigger success!

Sara,
Thanks for the credit. Yes I’ve done gusty stuff. In fact you just gave me an idea for a post. Thanks! She takes after me? Ya think?

Patricia,
You’ve raised your girls in a wonderful way and now you get to see them fly. Isn’t life grand? And wait until you have granchildren…pure bliss.

Keith,
Admire her doesn’t even compare to what I think. The fact they exercise 4 hours per day is mind blowing. Thanks Keith.
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By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:56:59 +0000

WOOHOOO! Go Mackenzie!

I know you must be so very proud of her, Tess! Heck, I am too and I don’t even know her!! Her refusal to quit, even when she wanted too, is such an example for us all. I honestly admire her for that.

Thank you for sharing this story Tess!
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By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:41:25 +0000

I was determined my kiddos would have world travel, music, sport and art along with the ability to know how to learn. Once they reached middle school they could pick an option but they had to stick with it for a whole year and do their very best – then they could decide about changing. They also needed to learn about rejection, emotions, and depression as females and how to defend themselves. They all know what they like and what they can do….it is exciting to see them take on the world in each their own style.

Congratulations to MacKenzie – I think too Grandmothers and fathers are a crucial component to success and joy in life….You go girls!
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By: Sara B. Healy

Sara B. Healy — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:17:55 +0000

Tess — What a story of determination and courage. It is amazing what kids (and some adults) can do when they put their heart and soul into something. In addition the fact that Mackenzie continued with the Swim Team, even though it was so difficult just shows how strong minded she is. I think she might take after her grandmother?? While you may not have chosen swimming, I have a feeling you’ve done your share of gutsy things:~)
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By: simply stephen

simply stephen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:30:41 +0000

Tess,

Good for Kenzie, what a demonstration of persistency and effort. I absolutely love your “I’m not hungry, I’m starving” analogy and am going to have to steal it, if that’s okay with you.

We should all learn to be starving for something…it motivates, it helps us achieve the best we can do. I’m starving for many things but mostly for a desire to help people discover alternatives in life. What are each of you starving for?
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By: Jodi at Joy Discovered

Jodi at Joy Discovered — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:28:58 +0000

Great story, Tess! Thank you for sharing it. I love it that you were patient and quiet when you needed to be, and then that you were helpful in your granddaughter’s success when she was ready for it. This is a great story on so many levels.
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By: Angelia Sims

Angelia Sims — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:15:26 +0000

What a great story of drive and perseverance especially for a teenager! Congratulations, that is awesome! I love her comment that she was starving!

I love swimming – was practically raised in a pool starting at age 3 – and had a in ground pool at our house. I feel comfortable in the water, like that is where I belong.

I tried out for cheerleader, every year, in high school. There were only 1 or 2 spots each year. I kept trying. I kept practicing. FINALLY, my Senior year and there were five spots open – I made it!

I’ll never forget how much that taught me to never give up.
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By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:29:17 +0000

Sauerkraut

I’m a runner as well. Love it. It’s wise to do what you like to do if you’re going to play sports. Yes the real lesson is never giving up on yourself. Kind of like a metaphor for life. As far as your bike goes…pump your lakes!
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By: sauerkraut

sauerkraut — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:12:23 +0000

As a kid, I often went to lakes and ponds. I even taught canoe’ing and sailing and water ski’ing at a summer camp for 2 summers. That also meant that I had to be a certified life guard.

But I really dislike swimming. I know what little kids do in the pool (and sometimes in the lake).

Now, running… there’s something that I did competitively for a long time. High school, college, etc.

When my little girl was diagnosed with asthma, we got her onto the swim team. Her peak flows improved tremendously. But like her old man, she detested the water. So when she became eligible for school sports, she was allowed to choose between swimming and running.

She did not choose swimming. But by sticking with the training program, she’s become a good little runner. And that’s the real life lesson to learn from sports: success can be achieved by never giving up on yourself.

As for myself, I’m done competing. Now if only I could figure out how to get the blessed bike to go faster. …
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