My older son was a competitive swimmer growing up. He was quite good. He got up at 4AM every day and swam for two hours before school. He went to practice every day after school and swam two more hours. He had ribbons and trophies everywhere from his many meets. This past week-end we attended a picnic at the pool where he swam during his childhood summers. There is a board on the wall there that still has his name holding record times at local swim meets. He dropped out of swimming when he went to college. Other things became more important. He grew up, married and raised a family. Last year he decided to start swimming again. He has once again begun to swim competitively. He now practices every morning before work. He is a pretty good swimmer again, but not a record maker. Now he is a good man with a job, a wife and a family who enjoys swimming.
Happy birthday David. I love you. You will always be a winner in my eyes.
6 comments:
Four o'clock AM? He was good at swimming and dedication! I'm glad he's taking it up again, that's neat.
Good for him swimming again. My 40 year old son still rides bikes competitively....on a "senior" team. He rides to work every day rain or shine.
All that chlorine used to make his thick hair brittle. I could leave a handprint in it when it was wet. I wonder if I'll be able to tease him about that again?
Absolutely marvellous, what a wonderful sentiment and wonderful feeling. Happy Birthday David, from Down Under :)
Happy Birthday David!
Swimming is one of the best lifetime exercises there is.
I love swimming and must get back to it...its the best sport and the best for you...not too many people get injured swimming...a happy birthday to your son.he looks a bit of a good sort...must be in the genes
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