My weekend

I left here on Thursday to go to High Point for fall games of Special Olympics. I was a event manager at cycling. Those athletes never cease to amaze me. They ride those bikes like real pros. Actually they are pros in their chosen sport. They ride from one K to 40K and everything in between. It is a 2 day event, for some 3days in order to get positioned in their sport.
I get to see athletes from all over the state and coaches and parents. Those parents are great at supporting them. Then there are a 1000 volunteers doing many jobs from timing to cheering to scoring and more. And it is fun. You will never see a athlete stomping off because they came in 2nd or last. They finish and that is all that counts. Ribbons are just as prized as medals. They could teach us some lessons. Again this weekend i was touched and amazed. One of the athletes fell and the athletes behind him stopped and helped him get back on his bike, then they resumed the race. It made my heart smile and me feel good. I don't think i will ever stop being involved . I can't imagine not having them in my life. Ok enough about S.O. I also got to visit some old friends while there, including Pam, my sister. We had a really nice visit. She seemed to be doing well health wise. She talks about going to the Sr. Center and getting involved with card playing, etc. It will be good for her if she does. Robin was in Charlotte with her grandmother who is 91 and still a beautiful lady. She is not doing well but still has a great attitude. I am sur4e that is one of the things that keeps her with us. She is so loved by Robin. Actually she is the only grandmother Robin has left. So she always makes the extra effort to visit because she is such an important part of her life. When her time comes she will be sorely missed by many. I am so thankful she was a part of my life when i was younger. She still is thought of often by me. She taught me to be loving no matter what the changes in my life. Bill is also fond of her. They (the Catheys) always made us feel a part of the family, always welcoming us into their home when we came. I am so greatful to have people in my life that made me feel welcome and wanted.
have good days till i come back to run off at the mind. Take care.