I have this feeling of guilt that we have continued our week in a almost normal routine, but somehow it has all changed. I hug the kids just a little tighter and tell them how proud I am of them and how much I love them. I have spent more time with and communicating with family and friends. This type of disaster has definitely been another reminder of just how precious life is, and how grateful I am to have those around me that care and love me.
Last but not least ... this weeks edition of Snapshot Sunday ...
The big man Buck and the Webb Ellis Trophy that will hopefully have NZ engraved on it at the end of this years Rugby World Cup ...
The next sequence of photos are from this morning when Finn competed in his first Weetbix Tryathlon ...
Finn in the yellow goggles ... he did so well with the swimming given he isn't yet a super strong swimmer and the pool was quite deep (over his head) for most of the length ...
A speedy cyclist ... 'Mum I lost count of how many people I passed' ...
The final leg, the run ... look at that huge smile ...
And 32 min after the start a very excited boy with his gold medal ...
A very proud Mum moment today - to see my boy overcome his nerves and find out he can achieve great things.
Thank you for calling in and I hope that you are all safe in your part of the country/world.
3 comments:
Go Finnnnnnnn, awesome job dude. You are a star!!! Love that he overcame his nerves to complete the race in style. The kids look pretty happy standing next to Buck and the Web Ellis Cup.
Mich, I get the guilt thing. I was saying to friends, I feel guilty because I can switch off the TV and carry on with life. I can have a shower, flush the toilet and have power. However I read this today and it gave me some perspective.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/blogs/on-the-box/4696627/Courage-of-a-city-on-display
and this one here;
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/blogs/the-girls-guide/4712869/Its-the-little-things
very cool pics!!!!
so so proud!!!
and hasn;t it been the worst week...so so sad
woo hoo go Finn ... how cool is that ... a.w.e.s.o.m.e.!!!
And that photo with the man himself - now that's pretty special and that trophy ... AB's all the way.
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