Busy Weekend

We've always been able to cram a lot into a weekend, and this one was a prime example of it. Friday I was privileged once again to participate in the Special Olympics Track & Field events at Rockdale County High School. I dearly love to watch these kids! Part of the time I was the race official for the boys races. They had the happiest faces as they crossed the finish line! It might take them a while to make it, but everyone would celebrate when they did. I helped a couple of the kids I work with to compete in their events. One was the assisted wheelchair race. I pushed a grinning, giggling little girl to victory while we taunted the other "pushers". This sweet girl is 13, but can't walk or speak and is mentally about 2. She loved bumping down the track and laughing the whole way! We picnicked under a tent and enjoyed the morning!

That afternoon we packed up and headed to Augusta for the Family Readiness Conference. The kids loved staying in a "fancy hotel" and having room service one morning. The conference included things for the kids to do, and they had a blast. Barry and I enjoyed the classes and seeing all the folks we have gotten to know over the past few years. We came home on Sunday afternoon.

Sunday was also Daniel's 9th birthday. I cannot believe he is that big now! He is still such a sweet little guy and is a tremendous blessing to us. Because Barry had to leave for a conference in Savannah today, we went ahead and let Daniel have one present last night - his very own set of golf clubs!!! That was the one thing the little guys had asked for, and he was thrilled! We had his party tonight at Mama's house, complete with a Hot Wheels cake, and he raked in the loot. In addition to Mama, there was Tutter, Granny & Papa, and Mrs. Margaret and Bobby. It was a great evening, and a great ending to our busy weekend!