We arrived to the South Oldham Tune Up on a cold, cold morning! We bundled and shivered...we were cold to the bone!
The boys got extra warmed up on this cold day!
Jeremy was out of town and was really upset to be missing this meet. It seems every meet is a big deal for one reason or another. We go into every meet hoping for something special to happen...and leave every meet with a story. That is one of the reasons why it is so fun...you just never know what is going to happen.
In those moments before the race.....I see them focus on what they want to happen in the race...the story they hope to write......
and send silent wishes and prayers for a good race into the world.....
Runners take your marks....
The gun goes off....
and every kids tries like hell to make something special happen....
and sometimes...if the day is right...and the effort is there.....and your heart is just in the right place....
Something special does happen.....
Sometimes it all comes together in one beautiful race....that they deserve because they give it all every time. Sometimes the world gives you one.....just says thanks for sharing your heart, you beautiful child.
Today Riggs beat Brandt....and who knows if he will ever do it again...but today he did.
Today he was first on the team.
The world gives and takes....and like I said...every race has a story. Sometimes it all lines up and sometime great things happen...that was not the case for little brother today.
He brought it too...ran his heart out.....the top 25 kids got medals
He came in 26th.......
He was devastated......and he had a moment....but I have to remind myself that is only 7...and at 7 the medal means a lot.....it means everything.
And who knew a Storm Trooper would be there too!
Brandt was upset and Riggs had to take that in too as part of the race...he was quiet....and sort of embarrassed in a way. People would excitedly say...
Good Race....or
Way to Go...and he acted like he didn't hear them...putting his head down. Not basking in the glory of a great race...but more concerned with his team mate. He really didn't know what to do with it all.....it was a lot for him to take in. I sat back and let him sort it out on his own...which was so very hard for me to do....
When Brandt finally joined back up with the team....Riggs.... on his own.....approached him and told him
good race....I was far away but saw Brandt offer him a five. Good kids...that is what they are. It was difficult for me too.....I love every child on that team....and I want to celebrate and comfort every one....every single one of them is precious to me.
Riggs got his medal....
and although this picture does not show it...my video camera captured the most genuine hug from Colin....an
I'm so proud of you, friend kind of hug...
and Brandt grabbed Riggs' hands and held them up.....look at how Riggs looks at him...it meant a lot to him....2 boys learning from each other...and at the end of the day...both of them were better..stronger for it...
On this day both the boys and girls took first place......
I love it that Riggs has the heart that he does...and that his heart was what ruled him today...in every way. I could not be more proud of him. He is humble and kind...and a winner no matter what just for that alone.
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