After lunch we returned to the tennis center to await the pro am. At 6 o'clock we were gathered to hear a short speech by Jared Wallace, son of UGA women's tennis team. In 2010, Jared elected to have his right leg amputated below the knee. Of course I am shortening the story ten fold, but this lovely young man spoke about finding his new running leg and embracing the new course of his life. When able bodied, Jared had a promising future in the running world including a full ride to his pick of colleges. After many surgeries and life detours hee regained control of his destiny and became a paraolympian. Jared has broke many records and has won several Paraolympic Gold Medals. Wow!! Amazing indeed, what an awesome young man and story.
After Jared's wise words, it was time for Natalie and others to hit the Pro Am court. After much fun we headed for Rucki's apartment. Arriving thirteen hours after our departure, exhausted.... We decided to throw a load of stinky tennis clothes in the washer. Nat got in the shower and I laid down on the sofa for I'm still not feeling up to par.
All of a sudden Nat is yelling "mom what is going on, mom help". Seem there is an issue with the washer... All the water that was supposed to be filling the washer was now on the floor. Probably 12-15 gallons. As I write this Natalie is sopping up water, after callin Stephen who has't answered his phone. Yikes.... Not what we need right now!
Real quick then I gotta go help.... She play tomorrow at 9 am. She will play Michele Sammonds, a very sweet young lady. Nat and Jac will play dubs tomorrow fifth on .... Which is code for 4 ish.
That's the scoop now I must scoot so I can sop.... until we are dried out and the l yellow ball begins to bounce.... Love and Blessings.... Sherry!
