Special Olympics

I love all that the Special Olympics do for kids with disabilities. Having a daughter that participates in these events I see the special bond that all the kids have with one another. How they get so excited when their friends do well even if they themselves are having an off day. Alli's favorite event in the Special Olympics is bowling. She is a ramp bowler and has gone to state the last two years. The first year winning a silver medal and the second year winning the gold. It just melts my heart to see how proud she is of her medal and what she did to get it. No matter if they win or lose the kids are just happy for each other and what each has achieved. Alli also participates in the track and field events winning the blue ribbon for the tennis ball throw and 25 meter walk both years. Because of the time of year we usually don't make it to the state competition even though she usually qualifies. Her older brother is always there to cheer her on. He is so protective of her and he is also so proud as he stands with her on the podium while she gets her blue ribbon.