The happy ending

YAY!!!!! So, it's taken some time for my feet to hit the ground and hence my ability to sit down at a computer to write the final account. WOW, first of all you have no idea how much your words of support & encouragement have meant to me. I am truly blessed to have people so many AMAZING friends to share this journey with me. You have all touched my life in unique ways and I am thankful for that.

So I'm pretty sure I don't have to give you the play-by-play since I'm sure the media at home has captured it all in interviews etc. but I will tell you a story. When I was a little girl (grade 5) my parents bought me a magician kit for Christmas. I practiced the tricks and honed my skills and when I felt I was ready I took it to the stage (that being the living room of our house). When I finished the show, my mom being the only member in the audience, cheered loudly and gasped in awe. I distinctly remember the look on her face and her words, "wow, Tracy, you really are magic!". I was so proud. Now, fast forward...we are in the grandstands after my race and I am seeing my family for the first time since "the show".... deja vu literally occurred....albeit this time there were a few more fans in the audience...I saw the look on everyone face of how truly proud they were & when my mom grabbed me her exact words were..."wow, Tracy, you really are magic!".

So now my mission is clear; I want to be that person who plants the seed of magic and belief into our future Olympians at home. I know the power of words and I promise that everything that you have given to me will continue to be passed on as I serve my communities.

Whew, well I need to lighten it up a bit here; the dessert(s...yes plural) and parties have been phenomenal. I am living the life of a rock-star and loving every minute of it!!!! Those details and more as the saga continues .

Tracy