Samuel had the incredible opportunity to participate in State Championships for swimming on Saturday. It is a chance to swim against the best swimmers in the state and with this being his first year competing in USA swim meets, it was an honor for him to even qualify to go. It was a little frustrating that he only qualified in one event, especially considering he was 2/10th's of a second away from qualifying in two other events.....oh well, sometimes that's what happens!
Since his event wasn't until afternoon, Chris drove him up Saturday morning, watched him compete, and then drove home. I wish I could have gone, but someone had to stay home and shuttle the other 4 kids to and from work, lacrosse practice, friend's houses, scout fundraisers, and the grocery store! It was not a stellar meet for Samuel; he swam the 200 IM and came in 45th out of 49 swimmers and did not get his best time, but it was a great opportunity to see what swimming is like at the elite levels. We are proud of Samuel and his efforts on swim team!
On an interesting side note.....swimming has worked wonders for Samuel's asthma this year. Last year he swam at a pool that was not well ventilated, so I didn't see the benefits, but this year is a different story. I have not had him in the doctor's office once this winter. He hasn't even had to use his inhaler or preventative meds at all. Typically I spend at least a thousand dollars on office visits and meds over the course of the winter trying to keep his asthma under control. Our doctor told me that the swimming is strengthening his lungs and helping him to stay healthy. That is worth its weight in gold to me!
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That is awesome about his asthma. Hopefully his lungs just get stronger and stronger so he never has to deal with it again.
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