Determination

Karlee hurt her foot on my birthday....January 13th. She was tumbling and isn't sure how she did it, but it happened, and it hurts. 

The good news is that it isn't broken, but the bad news is that it will hurt for a long time. She is tough and she has proven that she can do hard things, but this has been especially tough. 

She hasn't been able to practice very much, but picked an awesome can do attitude. Karlee has been conditioning and doing intense workouts to stay strong. It is difficult to be part of a team, but not be able to really be part of the team. She does her workout and longs to be out on the floor with the other girls. She had to go to the first competition and watch. She was determined to get out there at the next meet. 

On February 7th she was able to compete. She had one goal, and that was to finish. She just wanted to be on the floor, with her team, and finish. Troy and I were watching from the stands. I saw her do a practice run, and I could tell her foot hurt. I panicked. I went and talked to her, and she reminded me that she was ok. She did her floor routine, and ended up getting first place. 

What is determination? Is it the will to not quit? Why is it that some people keep going despite overwhelming obstacles? I am drawn to motivated, and determined people. I admire them and try to be like them. Sometimes it is a rare and precious thing to find a motivated, determined person who is very kind and thinks of others. Karlee is this type of person. She is always looking for the good in others. She tries to fill her bucket by being happy for others. She is motivated to get good grades and determined not to quit. I am so proud of her. I see myself in her at times, and yet I strive to be just like her.