Hi everyone

I have some updates.

First Derrick had a great special olympic track meet. He got a 1st, 2nd,3rd,4th, 5th. He has never done this before.
So it was neat.

He got his first in the shot put, and he now has to really do great at the
state. Because I believe he went way over his average. But the story behind this is great. His coach's hadn't heard the first score. So I told them it was a 6.33. The thing was he slipped in the 2nd throw and stepped
out. He almost fell, and got disqualified on that one. But everyone was
concerned if he was hurt. They could tell he had slipped or something.
Of course mom, was extra worried, I knew it could be seizure related.
But he was okay. And the third throw was a 4.78 or so. And
he was disappointed.

But I knew he was okay. So off they went to the stage, he got 1st.
But the big thing is, He turned his ribbon over. And saw the score on
it. He was astonished. I then knew he hadn't believed me.
So I told him he needed to go back and tell the ladies that had taken
the time to write the times on the ribbons. Thank you, and explain
why. They needed to hear from a athlete why it meant so much.
He did a thank you, and tried to explain. But it didn't come out right.
So I explained a little. THe were kind of astonished, but laughted
with him and I about the issue. And he said, that because they took
the time. He got the reward.

Otherwise, he also thanked me for being his adult and coach. It was
so neat. I was a few other kids coach at times too. I am not a trained
coach. But I love to volunteer at times when needed.

Donna