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Yesterday was beautiful, in every way.  There had been talk of rain but it held off until today and we enjoyed a breezy sunny morning and afternoon at the track to celebrate ability.  Many thanks to our coaches headed by Mr. Buggey, the staff and student volunteers, and the dozens who made the Special Olymics a memorable event.  It was our first time as participants and I was blown away by the number of people who were involved to make it a really special day.  My heart is brimming after witnessing the pure joy felt by everyone who was there – athletes, families, and the community who made it happen.   Here are some highlights from Sam competing in track and field. 

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18 responses to “special day”

  1. Janine Avatar
    Janine

    Woohoo way to go Sam! Sending hugs to all! How priceless – would have loved to have seen it M! xoxo

  2. Cath S Avatar

    Sam! What a winner – awesome 🙂

  3. Jen Crossley Avatar

    Congrats to you Sam Your a legend Mate xxx

  4. Katherine Engen Avatar

    Way to go Sam!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations.

  5. Carrie Avatar

    Awesome! *extra high five for Sam* Glad you all had such a good time 🙂

  6. Maryanne Avatar

    Fantastic day for Sam! Congratulations to you all!

  7. karen cole Avatar

    Congrats to both you and Sam, Michelle!!! I did not realize you were involved with special olympics. I am as well. Sometimes these bits and pieces are left out of art conversations. My friend Jerri, whom you met, has a daughter that is a very active athlete. Cheers again for Sam!

  8. Lisa Hoffman Avatar

    Great post layout and of course, we LOVE LOVE LOVE to see Sam, any day, any way, any time!

  9. stephanie Avatar
    stephanie

    What a great day for you and your family

  10. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Fantastic to see Sam having a great day. I was just wondering about him a day or two ago. Thanks for sharing and a big congratulations to Sam!

  11. Kim Mailhot Avatar

    Looks like an awesome day all around ! Congrats, Sam !!!

  12. Barbara M Steele Avatar
    Barbara M Steele

    Thanks for sharing the photos, Michelle, you warmed my heart. Congratulations, Sam!

  13. Carolyn Dube Avatar

    You can feel the joy in the photos! Thanks for sharing and making my day brighter!

  14. Robin Orewiler Avatar

    Big congratulations to Sam!!! Looks like a wonderful time was had by all.

  15. Sandi Terry Avatar
    Sandi Terry

    Way to go Sam!!! Such an awesome program!!!

  16. Chris Avatar

    How awesome, Michelle. This made me tear up a bit thinking about when my sister ran in the Special Olympics for a few years. You had great weather and I love the photos you shared. Thank you.

  17. jill zaheer Avatar

    What beautiful pictures and how touching. So glad you shared these photos so we can share in your joy! How wonderful that there are special olympics for all the true champions that fight so valiantly hard each day and go unrecognized- and for the parents that so often go without honors for all of the energy and strength demanded of them. Super congrats Michelle. xxoo hugs Jill

  18. Nanci Saulsbury Avatar
    Nanci Saulsbury

    Congrats to Sam, there is no way to sum up the feeling of SO, but I wish I could bottle it for when I need a pick me up. I coach and am the very proud parent of a SO Athlete. we just finished state games here in Ga, and all my swimmers did very well including my own. This is my 18th year,can’t believe its been that long, but worth every moment. Again way to go Sam !!!!!!!

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