Friday night we drove to Ruidoso, spent the night and drove to Las Cruces Saturday morning so Brooke could bowl at the Special Olympic state bowling meet (for the Southern side of the state). This has gotten so big over the past 5 years that the state has had to be split in half to accomodate all of the bowlers. I believe there are around 800 now. I have to admit, neither Mike nor I were very excited about making this trip having been in San Antonio last weekend. My mom went with us like she usually does, which is a big help. About halfway through Brooke's second game, she started to melt so I told her if she would bowl strikes, we could finish quicker and go eat. She managed to bowl 3 strikes in a row. Ha! Go figure! She bowled a 287 total (two games) and took the gold medal. That was exciting.
Saturday night was the traditional SONM dance, and most definitely the highlight of Brooke's trip (as it always is). She is a dancing machine! She had a great time, and so did we as we watched her enjoy life. Special people know how to have a good time! I wish everyone could witness that!! Brooke is really in her element at SO sporting events. It's nice to be around people who don't see the superficial things that other people notice. There are a thousand lessons to be learned at a SO event.
This morning we made our yearly stop at White Sands to sled. What a great time! If you've never done it...you need to! It's a blast! Brooke won't sled but she will spin and let us push her around the parking lot. My back is screaming about it now! Mom and I made a few standard runs before we got brave and finally went down the "BIG" hill on our stomachs. OUCH.
I thank God every day for Brooke and for other special people like her. They are put on this earth to teach us how we are supposed to be.
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