My boy. He is 6 years old and on our local swim team. Since he has hemophilia we have really tried to expose him to the world of swimming at a young age. My heart swells with so much pride when I look at these photos..I don’t quite know how I got so lucky. He ended up getting 7th in this race and when he asked what place he came in, my husband whispers behind me…”should we tell him”… I say” of course”… b.c after I tell him – I ask him “did you do your best”… “yes, Mama”……”then you won -It doesn’t matter where you place”. I know some of you die hard competitors out there will think that is a little lame… but here’s the thing – if I can instill confidence in who he is .. not what he is or what place he comes in .. then I have done by job. That last photo will hang in my studio someday- the look on his face.. so young.. yet so determined.
deb - This is a wonderful series of photos! My favorite is the last one. I love the perspective and the light shining off of the water. He’s a brave little guy. There’s no way I would dive into the water from that platform!
Edith - Great color. Beautiful blues.
Rebecca - Sweet pics!
Tara - beautiful! Love the last one! It is so sweet!