Monday, February 4, 2008

Being a Mother is the best calling and job ever!!

We had a very great parent moment this past weekend as we had the opportunity to see Marissa compete in State Swimming. She got to swim in two relays. She was so nervous and so were we. I had goose bumps as she jumped in the water to do her back stroke as part of the relay. When all said and done she knocked two seconds of off her personal best. On Saturday she swam in another relay doing 100 yards of freestyle. This would be her final contest in swimming because she is a senior. I just wished for the best for her. That all would go well. I started to cry because I was so proud and nervous. She was amazing!!! She walked away having knocked 4 seconds off of her personal best. She was very happy and could not quit smiling. It was a good way to go out. We are so very proud of her and her four year committment to this sport. That means four hours every day of the season. We think she is very incredible!!! We love you Marissa.

5 comments:

johnsonfamily said...

It was so cute to see Marissa so happy on Sunday. You have every right to be proud of her, she an amazing young woman. Which is a big compliment to her parents.

Lizzy said...

Way to go Marissa - she should be so proud of herself!

JT said...

Way to go Marissa!!!

AP said...

Go Mareeesa!

Vicki said...

Dana - you are a great Mom! You always have been. What a cute blog you have - love it. Misty sent it to me through IM -
Congratulations to Marissa - hey, when she graduates, can she come and stay with me for a few days? She can bring a friend -
Aunt Vicki