Who said Cheerleading was easy?

My daughter is on a competitive cheer team and for the last couple of months has been struggling with completing her stunt with her group. Due to a recent knee issue she has found it hard to pull the required leg positions. It has also been a struggle with team mates being away and not being able effectively practice the stunts. Knowing all of this I wasn't quite sure what to expect at the upcoming competition. Well, she nailed her routine and her stunts. Her team did really well overall. Although they came in 2nd place, they certainly impressed me with their tenacity to push through the struggles and difficulty in completing a clean routine. Here's my recap of it all...

• It's been said over and over again yet never gets old....never, ever, ever give up. Even when the odds are against you there is always a possibility of coming through any difficulty.
• Have fun. At any time, you are living but a small moment in a long journey called life. You can make it a happy one. A FUN one. It's up to you.
• Do your best. It's all you can do. there is no point worrying or fretting or being anxious. Just do your best. You may surprise at how well you do!
• Smile. Even when you have a foot smack your face and you can't help but show it.... smile right after. Everyone will smile too.
• After an exhausting, high energy, LOUD and fun competition weekend it is always good to come back to a good home cooked meal. It's even better when it's roast beef, with stewed veggies and rice and peas!