Briar has wrestled for years, and has had to work very hard. He placed in tournaments a lot when he was younger, but has struggled the last few years. This year has been a great year for Briar. He sat many goals at the first of the season and accomplished ALL of them.
* He wanted to win more matches than the year before, did that, only lost a few the whole year.
* He wanted to place at tournaments. Did that including 3rd at Payson
* He wanted to place at Region. Did that 3rd place.
* He wanted to place at state. Did that 5th place.
Goals were made, and pretty much accomplished. Some had to be readjusted but still a huge accomplishment.It is a reminder that goals can still be met but there may have to be a few tweaks along the way.
example:
Briar really wanted to take 1st at State, and was well on his way Friday. But had an off day on Saturday. He got caught in a silly mistake and got pinned. And it really threw Briar. He struggled to bounce back along with a few other things. Aaron and I tried to help Briar see that even though he had missed his first and second goal for state, he still was going to place. He just had to decide if it was going to be 5th or 6th place. He had to decide and let the other matches go, they were done and he needed to regain focus. He then decided and took action winning his next match putting him in 5th place. Towards the end of State, Briar had a few dads approach him and tell him how great he did and that they were getting worried for their boys to wrestle him. Coaches were impressed with him and said that he had wrestled outstanding. Briar became more uplifted and started to recognize more of his accomplishments. I think he learned a lot about himself and what he can do if he puts his mind to it. It let Briar know that you don't have to be #1 to be noticed and make an impression on people. As long as you go out and do YOUR best. We are so proud of him!
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Taylor also once again made her impressions on me as a GREAT sister. She sat in those stands for two days and not only supported her brother, but felt every emotion with him. His upset was also hers. I am so glad that she is such a understanding and loving sister.
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Cloe was also very patient and good the entire weekend. She made many impressions by being such a good girl. xo
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I think Aaron and I are also learning many lessons as we take the many journeys with our kids.
It is very tough to manage a 5 year old for long hours and keep any patients but I am managing and we are both still alive.
I am learning to hide some of my emotions at times so they don't see, and keep a positive outlook on their situation. to help them recover. that is VERY hard for me.
Aaron has been a great support to our kids and a great role model to them.
I am so very grateful for my husband and children and the bond we have. I hope it will stay strong and continue to grow throughout all it comes against.
We have tried to teach our kids to stick to their commitments and standards and work hard and then they can achieve anything.
