tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post8589904601832421046..comments2009-07-23T16:52:36.904-07:00I'm Genny...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05977090214116084952noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-44229891432739073262009-07-23T16:52:36.904-07:002009-07-23T16:52:36.904-07:00Hey, Genny!<br /><br />I&#39;m digging through your achives now! This article is so important; every mom and dad should read this. We were so glad that our son got on a baseball team this year that was full of good spirit. They all had great attitudes...so did the coach. My son stuck out a lot, but he also contributed some positive plays too. <br /><br />Either way, we were proud that he tried his hardest. A winner!!!!KellieShttp://www.womenslifelink.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-5794858058798859512008-08-17T08:29:00.000-07:002008-08-17T08:29:00.000-07:00I got a lump in my throat and teared up just reading about it. I love when father's love their kids so well.<BR/>Found your blog thru 4 Reluctant Entertainers and am enjoying reading! Bless you!Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04144569726859361978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-30373568187267452982008-07-27T14:14:00.000-07:002008-07-27T14:14:00.000-07:00What an inspiring and moving post ... just what I needed to be reminded about it, especially when it comes to my three year old hurricane right now. I need to celebrate him and embrace him and not always wishing he knew how to play quietly and contently!<BR/><BR/>I have a feeling this story will stay with me for a long time. Thanks for sharing it.An Ordinary Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05497066145696617241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-12528300140193965912008-07-26T08:37:00.000-07:002008-07-26T08:37:00.000-07:00i love this post. i am sending it to my family &amp; friends...so true!Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05063220668900409811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-28481765321914798272008-07-25T20:40:00.000-07:002008-07-25T20:40:00.000-07:00Beautiful post. Beautiful experience. Thanks so much for sharing it. There's a time for competitive spirit and a time for unconditional support. Wise people figure out when each is appropriate.<BR/><BR/>Great post.Kelly - PTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686089359143946708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-14169050328203361292008-07-25T19:08:00.000-07:002008-07-25T19:08:00.000-07:00This moved me too!<BR/>First, there are many parents that I have watched closely at my husband's football and basketball games as he coaches their children. Oh if most of them were this way!!<BR/>And, the parents of children that my son has been on teams with! The competiveness this past baseball season was horrible! They are 7 and 8 and I doubt seriously college scouts were there but, you wouldn't know that by listening to some of the parents!<BR/>It saddens me.<BR/>I want to be like this father! It's hard for me when it comes grades especially!! I did well in school and my son struggles! I'm working on learning that I have to accept the best he can do, not look for 'the best' grades!<BR/>Thanks for sharing!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057393478776308396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-77961466551764922002008-07-25T17:26:00.000-07:002008-07-25T17:26:00.000-07:00whew, now I have tears in my eyes....wow, i totally had a moment like that this week, will post about it later. thanks so much for sharing this....oh to be the biggest champions and fans of our children, truly the best job we could have!!! have a wonderful weekend!!!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082267171265941488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-81543341750339166882008-07-25T06:15:00.000-07:002008-07-25T06:15:00.000-07:00I love this post! Thanks for sharing the story of the dad cheering his daughter on even though the race for all practical purposes was over. It brought a lump to my thoat. That is the kind of parent I want to be.megs @ whadusayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09807639698901758562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-16303596844311844172008-07-24T21:31:00.000-07:002008-07-24T21:31:00.000-07:00Excellent story. I'm a competitive person, but it makes me sick when parents push their kids too hard and convince them they aren't doing something well enough. It's great to hear stories like these instead.licensedtobloghttp://licensedtoblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-74722759897740605202008-07-24T21:10:00.000-07:002008-07-24T21:10:00.000-07:00Oh my... tears streaming down my face. This is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this.Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476239476912894265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-26334700746693852742008-07-24T18:57:00.000-07:002008-07-24T18:57:00.000-07:00This brought tears to my eyes. So beautiful. You have such a nack with writing about the important things, Genny.angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02529859630615522678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-69301623667556126922008-07-24T15:26:00.000-07:002008-07-24T15:26:00.000-07:00What a great post. About 30 years ago, I was that little girl in the pool. It was my first swim meet, and I was the last one to finish, and let me tell you, it took me a LONG time to finish! I remember how proud my mother was when I finally did make it. <BR/><BR/>As a side note, she tried to bribe me with a new bike if I'd just swim the backstroke, but I wasn't going to budge. That freestyle was just murder!!!<BR/><BR/>I love the message in your post...that trying is winning. I think it is lost too often in today's world.kristenkjhttp://nosmallthing.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-52225159676853703122008-07-24T14:59:00.000-07:002008-07-24T14:59:00.000-07:00It's so hard as parents to see our kids hurt or struggle, and how often do I find myself telling him how he could do something better instead of praising his best efforts. Thanks for the reminder.HeathahLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03526348513736437292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-9998327272063048422008-07-24T14:27:00.000-07:002008-07-24T14:27:00.000-07:00That is a sweet dad. What a positive impact that must have had on his daughter. It is really great not only for her, but for everyone else to see. Hopefully other parents and kids noticed and were impacted by this.Jaysihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308790833731919696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-41735582229001933342008-07-24T14:05:00.000-07:002008-07-24T14:05:00.000-07:00Genny: Veggie Mom told me you're a Swim Team Mom! And, of course, I can see with my own eyes that you are. :) As you know, swimming is such a fantastic sport--and we hoot and holler 'til the last kid finishes the race. I wrote a Swim Team post today, and thought you'd be interested. Kindred spirits, no? Our last big meet is Saturday, then we're wrapping it up for the summer!Melissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13172152515024862967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-38368634915391784462008-07-24T13:32:00.000-07:002008-07-24T13:32:00.000-07:00Just reading about it made my eyes well up. What a great reminder. Being proud of my daughter, as long as she puts forth her effort is something I aspire to. :)Sandy C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06752015177628948631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-28614032019314156192008-07-24T10:43:00.000-07:002008-07-24T10:43:00.000-07:00Thanks for your help in trying to make Pop'rs more popular! And please drop by again soon to help Aunt Julie plan the rehearsal dinner for Big Bear and Little Red!Veggie Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925702578948250425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-3543972146203974012008-07-24T08:34:00.000-07:002008-07-24T08:34:00.000-07:00Moving and so true!!!Laura@Storytellin' Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04490636535435174412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-63928838483174554092008-07-23T20:00:00.000-07:002008-07-23T20:00:00.000-07:00I think this was a really important post. I think parents need to be reminded about whats realy important. Or, should I say, I do.<BR/>My kids are too little to compete, but I still want them to hit 'milestones' ahead of the pack, and when they don't, I somehow feel bad. Now thats just not right.<BR/><BR/>I love your message here. I love the simplicity of it. I love how easy it is to just stop, take a moment, and appreciate that God has us right where we are for a reason.<BR/>And hopefully, one of these days, I am going to actually learn these lessons He keeps giving me!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the wonderful words and inspiring thoughts... you have helped me heart along today.<BR/><BR/>Many blessings-<BR/>AmandaAmandahttp://iammommy.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-70728856291021242672008-07-23T19:47:00.000-07:002008-07-23T19:47:00.000-07:00What a precious moment to witness.Way More Homemadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18023742893411141413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-89961354965594681632008-07-23T18:56:00.000-07:002008-07-23T18:56:00.000-07:00That is truly what it's all about. Thanks for the reminder.The Dishes Will Waithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790075546231753082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-20436561196626602952008-07-23T18:20:00.000-07:002008-07-23T18:20:00.000-07:00My kids are swimmers, too. And it takes SO MUCH EFFORT to compete in that sport. I don't know about you, but if I even attempted to do the backstroke, I'd hit one lane line, then zig-zag across the late and hit the other! Our summer swim season is winding down, and this is always the time I know I'm gonna miss it til next year! BTW, don't forget the Great Pop'rs Giveaway! The more you comment, the better chance you have of winning--Check it out!Veggie Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925702578948250425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-62219659839224522392008-07-23T18:11:00.000-07:002008-07-23T18:11:00.000-07:00That is a lucky little girl. All kids (but girls especially I think) could use a dad like that.<BR/><BR/>My kids are 2 and 5, so we're just getting to the point where these things will be part of their lives. I love when they run a "race" and the first (always the oldest) says "I win!" and the other gets to the end and says "I win!" <BR/><BR/>I especially love that the oldest NEVER says "No you didn't, I did." May they both always know that to run the race and finish well is winning.RefreshMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755273960702792845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-79963205148668079612008-07-23T17:43:00.000-07:002008-07-23T17:43:00.000-07:00Aw. You're sweet. I forget to be sweet, snarky keeps coming out.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the reminder.Sisters&amp;Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09082166576971679951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-32144216549854033662008-07-23T16:46:00.000-07:002008-07-23T16:46:00.000-07:00How sweet!! I want my daughter to know that also. What a great reminder of what is important.Breanne Vasquezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14283200671938399364noreply@blogger.com