Peanut competed at the TN State Track Meet. He qualified and competed in three events. In this day and age, that is unheard of. Kids specialize and will only run one, maybe two events. I don't quite understand it, but that is the "winning" world we live in.
It was a hot day. We know hot, but this spring we got lucky. The weather at most meets was enjoyable. We were not so lucky for the state meet. Peanut ran the first leg of the 4 X 800 relay. A guy in front of him dropped his baton and created a domino effect. Peanut jumped around with spikes and all! He did not fall but his right hand got clobbered by another runner's baton. After finishing, he walked off complaining that his thumb was broken. Who knew track was a contact sport?
Peanut went on to run his fastest mile. Yes. The thumb was throbbing and continued to do so as he ran the two mile.
I was so glad Pumpkin was there to cheer Peanut on. This picture captures my heart. Pumpkin was coaching him encouraging him to keep the right perspective. Hope the coaching continues on to life. Pray it becomes a two way street with them. They are so lucky to have each other as brothers!
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