Lets start with parent/guardian participation week. OMG! This was so much fun. Seeing the dynamics between students and parents was amazing. You could see and feel the student not just kick it up one notch but kicking it up ten notches! The din, the engagement, the sweat, the smiles, it was more than I could have ever hoped for or even expected. The surprised look on the parent faces when their child put them in an arm bar, priceless. Watching the students fervently trying to teach their parent what they know made me grin from ear to ear till my face hurt and my voice raw from both laughter and shouting encouragement/instructions. So a massive shout out to those who organized this, I am sure there was plenty of stories around the dinner table by both students and parents after this marvelous event.
Next, Deb and I received a little surprise at the tailgate party yesterday. One of my co-workers has three very sweet younger children. Every game they come over to our spot and enjoy a pop/water and whatever happens to be on the menu (especially the cookies). Yesterday they gave me/us something I will not soon forget. It caught me by total surprise, I could feel the tears of gratitude welling up inside me. Receiving this type of gratitude so unexpectedly warmed me to my core. The sun felt warmer, the sky looked brighter (through my tears), I was almost overwhelmed. My god I needed this!! I can only hope to someday give someone else this kind of kindness, the world needs so much more of this.
Push Ups 11795
Sit Ups 11183
Sparring 580 min
1609KM 1370.69 km
Acts of Kindness 1325 recorded
Hand Form 380
Weapon Form 375
Mastery recited 35
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