This is Colleen... she is my daughter Julia's close friend from school. They have known each other for years and continue to have a very special relationship.
We came out to support Colleen and cheer her on at this year's Special Olympics Swim Meet
We came out to support Colleen and cheer her on at this year's Special Olympics Swim Meet
in Mesa, Arizona.
What an AMAZING event!
What an AMAZING event!
I was smiling so much that my face actually hurt.
I had the opportunity to witness so many beautiful, tender and courageous moments.
Colleen swam 2 events. Here she is getting "psyched up" before her first race. She was so full of confidence-- it was awesome!! No wonder her mother Kathleen has such a smile on her face!
She swam hard!
I had the opportunity to witness so many beautiful, tender and courageous moments.
Colleen swam 2 events. Here she is getting "psyched up" before her first race. She was so full of confidence-- it was awesome!! No wonder her mother Kathleen has such a smile on her face!
She swam hard!
Collen's friend Connor also came to cheer her on!
She won 1st place!! Great job Colleen!
Can you see the "I'm number one" on her finger?
She was not at ALL shy during the award ceremonies--- a photographer's dream-- so totally full of character! No boring photos here!
The determination and effort put forth by these Athletes was so inspiring!
She was not at ALL shy during the award ceremonies--- a photographer's dream-- so totally full of character! No boring photos here!
The determination and effort put forth by these Athletes was so inspiring!
The love demonstrated by family and friends-- completely heartwarming.
They cheered-- they coached- they screamed and clapped and encouraged
with everthing they had!
I had the pleasure of watching each athlete celebrate with pure joy in their accomplishments. Surrounded by their loved ones--- they beemed with pride and joy at what they were able to achieve!
I had the pleasure of watching each athlete celebrate with pure joy in their accomplishments. Surrounded by their loved ones--- they beemed with pride and joy at what they were able to achieve!
Feels like gold...
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CONGRATULATIONS COLLEEN-- Way to go Champ!
We love you---
The Pakulis Family!
We love you---
The Pakulis Family!
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6 comments:
Absolutely beautiful! She is such a champion...always has been number one in my eyes! Thanks for sharing it with us, Pati.
I am so glad you shared these pictures. They are so precious. She is such an inspiration to us all. Way to go Colleen, you are the champion!
this is beauty! thanks for sharing these shots of the day.. really special..
my husband's mom's parents adopted patrick (he passed away last year) and we would enjoy seeing him win some really cool events!
bless you and your family..
standing here in texas hoping for your husband today~
with love, lisette cole (amy scroggs' friend)
As Colleen's mom I know that the main reason she was so "pumped for her races is because her friends were there to cheer her on! Thank you so much!
Go Colleen!! Talk about inspiration, and definitely a SMILE it put on my face to see how proud and courageous all of these special athletes truly are!!!
hugs
johnnie
How in the world did I miss this blog entry???? WOW!!! What an incredible young woman!! I love this, Pati!! Precious precious!
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