So we have a "swim rant" thread, but I wanted to post my "swim happy" moment today, probably brought on by being out of the water for over a week.
Pool reopened after maintenance + clear, fresh perfect temp water + 6 lap lanes between 4 lap swimmers = 4200yd :bliss:
It's time to resurrect and old, favorite thread! I just received the most rewarding e-mail from a gal in my community who I taught how to swim several years ago. She has been swimming ever since:
Elaine,
OMG. YOU BRING TEARS TO MY EYES. YOU ARE SO GIVING. THE GIFT OF BEING COMFORTABLE IN THE WATER IS ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER RECEIVED. AND NOW YOU ARE HELPING OTHERS. THIS IS SUCH A BLESSING. LOVE YOU, GIRL.
Gail
Gail is the president of ACES, a charter club in my Sun City community that recognizes and celebrates African-American cultural, educational and social events. I am one of a handful of white members in this club of 200+ members, and I serve on the Cultural Committee.
Another member, a former swimming instructor, and I are offering free instruction to any of our members who want to become water safe and learn how to swim. Yesterday, we had a group of ten ladies, and it was a blast! One lady, a friend of mine, was afraid of the water, and was very hesitant to put her face in. I got her to just blow bubbles by putting her lips in the water... and then her nose and lips... and then her face... and then her head... By the end of class, she was doing a jellyfish float for several seconds, before stretching out to a full face-down float; and, she was able to get back up on her feet. I led the group in a shout-out and round of applause, and Cathy was smiling from ear to ear!
Half the group was kicking in the 11 position by the end of class with a nice flutter kick and great body position. Tomorrow, we're back for another class, and I'm taking whoever will commit to practicing and continuing for more free sessions on Fridays.
It makes me happy to see other people happy in the water!
It's time to resurrect and old, favorite thread! I just received the most rewarding e-mail from a gal in my community who I taught how to swim several years ago. She has been swimming ever since:
Elaine,
OMG. YOU BRING TEARS TO MY EYES. YOU ARE SO GIVING. THE GIFT OF BEING COMFORTABLE IN THE WATER IS ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER RECEIVED. AND NOW YOU ARE HELPING OTHERS. THIS IS SUCH A BLESSING. LOVE YOU, GIRL.
Gail
Gail is the president of ACES, a charter club in my Sun City community that recognizes and celebrates African-American cultural, educational and social events. I am one of a handful of white members in this club of 200+ members, and I serve on the Cultural Committee.
Another member, a former swimming instructor, and I are offering free instruction to any of our members who want to become water safe and learn how to swim. Yesterday, we had a group of ten ladies, and it was a blast! One lady, a friend of mine, was afraid of the water, and was very hesitant to put her face in. I got her to just blow bubbles by putting her lips in the water... and then her nose and lips... and then her face... and then her head... By the end of class, she was doing a jellyfish float for several seconds, before stretching out to a full face-down float; and, she was able to get back up on her feet. I led the group in a shout-out and round of applause, and Cathy was smiling from ear to ear!
Half the group was kicking in the 11 position by the end of class with a nice flutter kick and great body position. Tomorrow, we're back for another class, and I'm taking whoever will commit to practicing and continuing for more free sessions on Fridays.
It makes me happy to see other people happy in the water!
