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<blockquote data-quote="On_Call" data-source="post: 32032" data-attributes="member: 3211"><p>Okay, here goes.</p><p></p><p>We started out this morning on a good note. Got about 10 minutes into our drive when I realized I had forgot my camera. husband grumbled, but turned around, sped home and then got back on the road again. We arrived just as they were singing the National Anthem and starting to get things going.</p><p></p><p>difficult child's division was about an hour into the tournament, so we spent some time watching others perform their katas, bought him his practice "mitt" square and a tournament t-shirt and got something to drink in the cafeteria. He was so nervous his knees were bouncing and he kept reading over the criteria sheet.</p><p></p><p>Finally, his group was called and we all trouped down to the appointed ring. I found a spot on the side to sit and take pictures from a good vantage point. difficult child's name was last on the list, so we knew he would perform last. However, you never know how many are going to be in your group until you get there. He had 26 in his group - appeared to be the biggest group of the day. He did perform last, but did amazing. husband even commented that difficult child had really improved. They have to announce themselves first to the 5 black belts that are judging them - and ask for permission to perform their kata - all while standing in a particular stand and announcing in a clear, confident voice - making eye contact - while not squirming, etc. </p><p></p><p>So far, so good. Kata went extremely well. Very near perfection. And he returned to sit with the others. The judges conferred and announced that 4 children were in a tie situation and they would have to perform their moves again. difficult child was not one of them and he (and we) immediately thought he was not going to get one of the 4 place trophies. husband and I began to figure out how we were going to handle the disappointment, etc., and we were hoping against hope that difficult child was going to be able to find it in himself to show sportsmanlike behaviors. </p><p></p><p>The 4 did their moves again and they were ready to announce the winners. They did 4th place and it was a new student to difficult child's dojang. difficult child smiled and clapped. Then came 3rd and 2nd place announcements. So far all were among the 4 that had squared off in the tie. Then, they announce that 1st place went to difficult child!!!! :surprise:</p><p></p><p>I know that I made a "whoop" noise and a "yeah!!" noise and my camera jumped right off my lap onto my purse. I immediately retrieved it and went into paparazzi mode. I got some great shots of the Grand Master handing a 3+ foot trophy to a wildly smiling difficult child. Not a boasting difficult child, but an appropriate 11-year-old First Place Winning difficult child!!! You could have knocked me over with a feather - :faint:!!!</p><p></p><p>You all have read my recent posts and know what difficult child has been through in the last 2 weeks - 10 days ago we were in the E.R. - difficult child having been escorted there by policeman - and discontinued the lithium altogether, etc. This was such an amazing turn of events that I am still psyched.</p><p></p><p>Some of the last few photos are a bit blurry because my hands were shaking like leaves! I cried. husband cried. A few friends who were there with their children came running over to congratulate difficult child. It was absolutely amazing!! difficult child wanted to find his Master to tell him, but we couldn't find him right then, so we headed out.</p><p></p><p>difficult child handled his win well. Congratulated each of the other winners and some of the other students that he knows. Shook hands - posed for pictures, etc. He picked the restaurant for lunch and we just got home - the huge trophy is in a safe spot on top of our entertainment center. difficult child is in his room - he said he needed some "alone time". </p><p></p><p>I am still cranked. I cannot believe the events of this day. I am so happy for difficult child that he did his best and handled everything well. More than I ever could have hoped for or expected!!! I am happy that something good has happened for him - that he alone has had to work for. He has so little "good" going for him sometimes. </p><p></p><p>When we got back to our town, we had to make a "victory lap" and stop by my sister's and my mom's to show them the trophy. difficult child was just beaming.</p><p></p><p>Had to share immediately! Sorry this is so long, but our entire family feels like we had a victory today! Thanks to everyone who crossed their body parts and rattled their beads! IT WORKED!!! :smile:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="On_Call, post: 32032, member: 3211"] Okay, here goes. We started out this morning on a good note. Got about 10 minutes into our drive when I realized I had forgot my camera. husband grumbled, but turned around, sped home and then got back on the road again. We arrived just as they were singing the National Anthem and starting to get things going. difficult child's division was about an hour into the tournament, so we spent some time watching others perform their katas, bought him his practice "mitt" square and a tournament t-shirt and got something to drink in the cafeteria. He was so nervous his knees were bouncing and he kept reading over the criteria sheet. Finally, his group was called and we all trouped down to the appointed ring. I found a spot on the side to sit and take pictures from a good vantage point. difficult child's name was last on the list, so we knew he would perform last. However, you never know how many are going to be in your group until you get there. He had 26 in his group - appeared to be the biggest group of the day. He did perform last, but did amazing. husband even commented that difficult child had really improved. They have to announce themselves first to the 5 black belts that are judging them - and ask for permission to perform their kata - all while standing in a particular stand and announcing in a clear, confident voice - making eye contact - while not squirming, etc. So far, so good. Kata went extremely well. Very near perfection. And he returned to sit with the others. The judges conferred and announced that 4 children were in a tie situation and they would have to perform their moves again. difficult child was not one of them and he (and we) immediately thought he was not going to get one of the 4 place trophies. husband and I began to figure out how we were going to handle the disappointment, etc., and we were hoping against hope that difficult child was going to be able to find it in himself to show sportsmanlike behaviors. The 4 did their moves again and they were ready to announce the winners. They did 4th place and it was a new student to difficult child's dojang. difficult child smiled and clapped. Then came 3rd and 2nd place announcements. So far all were among the 4 that had squared off in the tie. Then, they announce that 1st place went to difficult child!!!! [img]:surprise:[/img] I know that I made a "whoop" noise and a "yeah!!" noise and my camera jumped right off my lap onto my purse. I immediately retrieved it and went into paparazzi mode. I got some great shots of the Grand Master handing a 3+ foot trophy to a wildly smiling difficult child. Not a boasting difficult child, but an appropriate 11-year-old First Place Winning difficult child!!! You could have knocked me over with a feather - [img]:faint:[/img]!!! You all have read my recent posts and know what difficult child has been through in the last 2 weeks - 10 days ago we were in the E.R. - difficult child having been escorted there by policeman - and discontinued the lithium altogether, etc. This was such an amazing turn of events that I am still psyched. Some of the last few photos are a bit blurry because my hands were shaking like leaves! I cried. husband cried. A few friends who were there with their children came running over to congratulate difficult child. It was absolutely amazing!! difficult child wanted to find his Master to tell him, but we couldn't find him right then, so we headed out. difficult child handled his win well. Congratulated each of the other winners and some of the other students that he knows. Shook hands - posed for pictures, etc. He picked the restaurant for lunch and we just got home - the huge trophy is in a safe spot on top of our entertainment center. difficult child is in his room - he said he needed some "alone time". I am still cranked. I cannot believe the events of this day. I am so happy for difficult child that he did his best and handled everything well. More than I ever could have hoped for or expected!!! I am happy that something good has happened for him - that he alone has had to work for. He has so little "good" going for him sometimes. When we got back to our town, we had to make a "victory lap" and stop by my sister's and my mom's to show them the trophy. difficult child was just beaming. Had to share immediately! Sorry this is so long, but our entire family feels like we had a victory today! Thanks to everyone who crossed their body parts and rattled their beads! IT WORKED!!! [img]:smile:[/img] [/QUOTE]
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