tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post5365663115134029991..comments2023-11-03T03:34:41.142-07:00Comments on Chocolate Covered Daydreams: On Being...a Gymnast's MomAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459265311205890622noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-48069643831235025132012-08-16T19:07:17.469-07:002012-08-16T19:07:17.469-07:00but when it is in their dreams it is a drive from ...but when it is in their dreams it is a drive from their heart...they are inspirational to me for their passion.<br />I have seen over and over and over parents pushing their kids to fulfill the goals the parents never reached. momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-20958278241587646322012-08-15T14:17:54.049-07:002012-08-15T14:17:54.049-07:00I did not know how intense and unpleasant some gym...I did not know how intense and unpleasant some gymnastics training can be. I hope your daughter's injury healed fully, I know that was years ago. Take care and recover from your surgery.<br />Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-76290684537323471852012-08-12T16:42:41.729-07:002012-08-12T16:42:41.729-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-10517876631358300942012-08-12T15:42:07.823-07:002012-08-12T15:42:07.823-07:00Simone, Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm sorry...Simone, Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm sorry to read that you had surgery and have some complications. I work in a surgery unit here in Ohio. I hope you are doing better. The sacrifices the parents make for their children are astounding, but it's what we do when we want them to be happy. I'm glad your daughter wasn't hurt worse although it's kind of sad how much these athletes go through. My #2 son is working in your neck of the woods and hopefully when their home sells the rest of the family will join his soon! Take care and thanks for the nice comments on my blog!yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-5623431709617879602012-08-09T13:50:00.012-07:002012-08-09T13:50:00.012-07:00I think every child should have the opportunity to...I think every child should have the opportunity to pursue their dreams. Good for you and your support!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-54258362447270222182012-08-09T10:37:40.772-07:002012-08-09T10:37:40.772-07:00It's unfortunate that parents and teachers can...It's unfortunate that parents and teachers can't figure out a better way of obtaining excellence. I'm reminded of the Tiger Mom book; though I didn't read it, but just the promotions gave me a good idea of the "push."<br /><br />I understand the need to push and to allow children to experience the gifts they are born with; however, as I first said, it's got to be a better way.<br /><br />You were a good mom to hang in there with Jarebear. I guess it wasn't meant to be; which is okay. She's blessed, if only to have you. :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-71209296428656417632012-08-09T05:08:37.687-07:002012-08-09T05:08:37.687-07:00I imagine it would be pretty cut throat but seems ...I imagine it would be pretty cut throat but seems unnecessary....I'm glad your daughter didn't get hurt worse. I'm happy for Gabby and her family but I know the pressure to do even better is on.Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-44674243292602027412012-08-08T22:00:00.880-07:002012-08-08T22:00:00.880-07:00I can't imagine living a life like that!
Hop...I can't imagine living a life like that! <br /><br />Hope you are feeling better now, Simone!Veronica Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411581380408080378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-89185886913573005652012-08-08T20:41:45.207-07:002012-08-08T20:41:45.207-07:00I find this very enlightening. I didn't reali...I find this very enlightening. I didn't realize just how intense the training was. I'm anxious to read "the rest of the story"...I KNOW that lifestyle would not be something "doable" for our family. Can't imagine how you kept up with such a schedule. Wow!<br /><br />HAPPY that you once again feel like blogging!<br />Hope you are regaining strength and feeling MUCH better.Sweet Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-73709866881984508372012-08-08T11:13:56.726-07:002012-08-08T11:13:56.726-07:00It is definitely not the life for everyone...and I...It is definitely not the life for everyone...and I do hope that in most cases it is the athlete's dream, not the parents' or the coach's. I hope.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316595488903619354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-90498509490040421632012-08-08T03:37:46.163-07:002012-08-08T03:37:46.163-07:00it is brutal and hard to watch...my wife was a dan...it is brutal and hard to watch...my wife was a dancer and to see some of the things they would put themselves through...and the patching up so the show could go on...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-53793301739336985612012-08-08T03:10:47.168-07:002012-08-08T03:10:47.168-07:00I can't imagine living that life. However, th...I can't imagine living that life. However, those gymnasts impress me so and I love to watch them. I love gabby. She seems to have such a sweet personality.<br />How are you feeling? Hope you are improving by leaps and bounds!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.com