Learning determination from my son

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Two years ago my son got the news that he had to have shoulder surgery. As an incoming senior with goals to wrestle his way into the state championships, this was devastating news. 6 months to a high school athlete is a HUGE setback.

This surgery meant putting EVERYTHING on hold! He could not drive, he couldn’t do his job as a life guard- he spent 6 hot summer weeks in a sling,. He was used to being active but a shoulder injury is extremely limiting – he could not even run for exercise since it used his bicep which was still healing.

I have give him a lot of credit. He was frustrated but he remained stoic.

WHAT DID HE DO? He worked smart. He was patient. He listened to the doctor to make sure he healed properly while working on regaining his fitness and strength.

Finally after 6 months he was cleared to wrestle – on the first day of wrestling season. During the season, he stayed devoted and disciplined in moving towards his goal.

Despite the loss of precious training months he still managed not only to  qualify for states but also earn the title of regional champ beating an opponent he lost to several times before.

WHAT an ACCOMPLISHMENT.

This is a lesson from my SON to ME that we CAN overcome these hurdles no matter how huge they are. My son had a goal and a strict timeline and he stayed focus and worked SMART. I am so proud of him.

Keeping moving forward…

Healing Smart

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