Everyone is a winner at Special Olympics!
Well I came close to being the first “non-winner” at a Special Olympics event.
Sonya and I signed up to play Unified Bocce Ball. Unified sports gives those of us without a disability the opportunity to play a sport with an individual with a disability.
Sonya had played Bocce ball. As a matter of fact she had traveled to Ireland to play in the international Special Olympics Bocce Ball tournament. I had never played Bocce Ball. But how hard could it be? I had played every other type of sports throughout my life….this was like bowling on grass….how hard could it be? (did I already say that?)
About half-way through the tournament it was obvious I was dragging us down. Sonya politely and clearly said to me…”I want a medal!”
I realized I needed to step up my game…and quick!
Fortunately I was able to pull it together and play up to Sonya’s standards. We were able to place third and receive a bronze medal!
Me and Sonya on the winner’s podium.
The A – Z Challenge will run through April. Each day is a different letter and a different photo…I hope you all enjoy!
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Congratulation to Sonya and you, Tree! I have no idea what Bocce Ball is… will Google after writing the comment. I am sure Sonya can easily beat me 😉
She sure can beat me!!
Congratulations to Sonya and you!
Thanks!!
It sounds like Sonya is a serious competitor and you two are well matched 🙂
The huge smiles say it all!!
Apparently she is! I was trying to be so casual….and not get all competitive since it was a Special Olympic event….well she set me straight!!
We are quite well matched…she is my buddy!!
This made me laugh out loud 😀
Never underestimate the desire to win 😉
Exactly!!
Glad Sonya got you to step up your game! Those bocce balls sure leave marks on your shins if not played with properly. 😨
Do you have scars that you speak of?!! :-0
Mostly mental scars. .. 😉 haha.
Lol!
Love the picture. Love the story.
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Thanks Colleen!