#24.........check!

I got to cross off something on my "Things To Do Before I Die List."

So, when I was little I had an amazing gymnastics coach.  He really made a huge impact on my life.  I haven't seen him or talked to him since I was 8 years old.  When I had to quit taking class from him (haha...I was kicked out of the studio...long story) I cried for like a year because I just missed him so much.  He encouraged me so much and just really made me feel special...he made me feel like I was talented, when, at that time, not many teachers made me feel that way and for years I have wanted to see him again and just tell him how much he has meant to me in my life.  Actually, it's on my list of things to do before I die.

Anyway, 2 weeks ago I'm at the studio teaching Kimberly's private and I see this very familiar man out the window.  I immediately thought it was him, but because my initial reaction would be to scream repeatedly and tackle him with a huge hug...I decided I should confirm that it was indeed him (it's been 12 years) before following my instinct so as not to scare away any potential student's parents.  I poked my head out the door and confirmed that it was him and then proceeded to react in the manner I already described...and FREAKED OUT!  haha.  I screamed and tackled him and cried and puked all over him so many things that I've wanted to say to him all these years (no literal puke...don't worry).  I went back in to finish my class with Kimberly and was SHAKING the whole time because I was just so excited.  After class I hung out with him and Julie (the studio owner) and Jen (also works at the studio) for a while.

Today he came back in and brought me a card and a Little Willow Tree Angel and we talked for a while again.  I can't tell you how much of a blessing it was to see him again!

In other news...I am very excited about tomorrow...I am hanging out with Amanda and going bridesmaid dress shopping with her, and then I'm going own to Louisville to see Katie!