A warm fuzzy...it doesn't get better than this!

margymmom · 09-21-2008, 09:39 PM

This was such a sweet moment, I thought I'd share. My daughter has struggled with an injury and NUMEROUS fears since she started training for level 5. She has not been able to kip (ever) despite being "close" for months. At our first meet last week, she did her first ever kip while competing. As soon as she made it, her entire team (coaches too) and all the parents in the stands began to jump and shout and cheer. She finished her routine (she barely remembered what to do once she reached the high bar) with a HUGE smile! When she came off of the floor, her teammates were hugging her, picking her up, passing her around, etc. It was the last event of the day, and when the girls came out to see their parents, they all ran up and announced that DD made her kip. None of the girls were thinking of their own great moments or performances. DD made the high bar kip also this week, and it was a near replay of last week. I have the most beautiful photos of her surrounded by her teammates in a group hug. How lucky is she to have such a supportive and sweet group of girls? With all of the negative stories we hear about competitive girls...this still gives me goosebumps.

mariposamama · 09-21-2008, 11:16 PM

That made me cry. It really is great to see team spirit amongst the gymnasts and parents as well.

We went to watch A's teammates compete this weekend and it was so awesome to see them cheer each other on and also the parents cheering on the team girls as well.

Thanks for sharing your DDs sweet story.

Shawn · 09-22-2008, 05:15 AM

First, congratulations to your dd for getting such an important skill. And second, congratulations to your dd's team for being so wonderful and supportive. That's absolutely terrific!

madigym00 · 09-22-2008, 05:27 AM

That is really the coolest thing I have heard in a long time. What awesome teammates your dd has...and congratulations to her for getting her kip!!!

Kelly

flippymonkeysmom · 09-22-2008, 05:50 AM

Thanks so much for sharing

That is such a great story and both you and your dd are so lucky to be in such a supportive environment. Oh - and she definitely picked a great time to get that kip !!!!

gymmomntc2e6 · 09-22-2008, 06:03 AM

That is so heartwarming - and congrat's.

please post pictures !!

MdGymMom01 · 09-22-2008, 06:04 AM


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Originally Posted by margymmom This was such a sweet moment, I thought I'd share. My daughter has struggled with an injury and NUMEROUS fears since she started training for level 5. She has not been able to kip (ever) despite being "close" for months. At our first meet last week, she did her first ever kip while competing. As soon as she made it, her entire team (coaches too) and all the parents in the stands began to jump and shout and cheer. She finished her routine (she barely remembered what to do once she reached the high bar) with a HUGE smile! When she came off of the floor, her teammates were hugging her, picking her up, passing her around, etc. It was the last event of the day, and when the girls came out to see their parents, they all ran up and announced that DD made her kip. None of the girls were thinking of their own great moments or performances. DD made the high bar kip also this week, and it was a near replay of last week. I have the most beautiful photos of her surrounded by her teammates in a group hug. How lucky is she to have such a supportive and sweet group of girls? With all of the negative stories we hear about competitive girls...this still gives me goosebumps.

OMG--this brought me to tears as well!!! I love these moments and sometimes they are more special and gratifying then winning any blue ribbon!!!!

Congrats to your dd and give her a big high-5 for me!!!

Awesome job!!!

**bogwoppit** · 09-22-2008, 09:08 AM

That is such a lovely story about great spirit. I am so happy for your DD, it is so hard when they struggle, but so great when they persevere and are rewarded so well. Hooray for the kip, but even more for having such a great life experience.

That is what gymnastics is all about!