Wednesday, July 1, 2015

As we settle at home, I think of what we accomplished this past week. Team Ohio is still a young team with limited resources & kids. Over the past 4 years, however, word has gotten out of what has been resurrected. For the first time in (???) decades, Team Ohio may have all disciplines filled, next year- recurve to muzzle loading & everything in between. For the first time ever, there are waiting lists to be on teams. For the first time, we may have qualifying meets to be on the team. ...The adults & coaches worked so hard this week to give these kids the opportunity-- all worked for FREE & spent much of our own money in support. Jim & another mom woke up SUPER early, every day to make breakfast for everyone. As soon as everyone left, they started lunches & organized to have them delivered to the various teams at different locations, at different lunch breaks. After that was done, they started dinner & breakfast prep for the next morning! They were amazing! I washed dishes, chopped & bagged whatever was needed to help. Another family stepped up to plate & delivered some amazing food as well. All took a load running kids & items whenever necessary. We're still in infancy but gaining experience, momentum, qualified coaches and talented kids. We have our eye on the podiums, soon... -I am so incredibly proud of the team effort. Last year was our first year to Nebraska. I met strangers & went home with friends. I drove out with 2 kids & came home loving more kids than I thought possible. This year, I made room for a few more. Not an easy feat for 2 "overly protective" parents to start socializing, again. I see good things on the horizon for Team Ohio as well as our family stepping more out of our comfort zone.

Things are getting organized & a bit more serious...

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