Huge Accomplishment

What an evening.  My Martial Arts instructor came over tonight so he could work with me on my kicks.  Even though I could have this baby any day now, I stretched and prepared for the lesson.  He patiently reviewed several different kicks with me and I did each one a few times.  I was really surprised how well it was going since my balance has been off during this last month of pregnancy.

When we were all done going through the kicks he left the room momentary and returned with Steve and my girls behind him.  I could see that Sharon was holding something behind her back and was stunned to see her holding a white/gold striped belt that was meant to replace the white belt that I have been wearing for over a year.

My instructor than handed me the official certificate that stated I have earned my white with gold striped belt.  I couldn't help but smile and look at my mom sitting on the couch and say, "I bet you never thought you'd see me do this."

Then my instructor handed me a red star patch (goal patch) and had Steve read yet another certificate.  As he read it, I could feel the tears in my eyes and could see my father tearing up as well.  I don't think anyone in the room ever thought they'd see the day that I would accomplished something in a sport. Certainly not me.  This certificate says the following:

This Goal Star Award is Hereby Presented to:

Jean Abbott

Your Indomitable Spirit, Perseverance, Self Control, and unwavering Integrity is an inspiration to everyone.  To have overcome what you have, without spite of others, and always looking ahead to new challenges with the perseverance to conquer what stands in your way, you inspire others to be better then what they are and show them a path to that goal.


I think that these are some of the nicest words ever said about me.  The fact of the matter is, I could not have accomplished this goal without my instructor or my family.   With that all being said, I think it's time for this baby to be born!