Rooting for our neighbors

The Women’s Figure Skating competition is set to begin today; I should be preparing to root for Mirai Nagasu of Team USA.  While I most definitely will be cheering her on, my heart will rest with Joannie Rochette of Canada.   As you may have guessed, I kinda like my mom; I just can’t imagine setting out to fulfill a dream without her by my side.  I’m sure Joannie would have said much the same.  Yet she continues on.  She will skate in competition; and I will cheer her on.  I’ll even continue sending up a praying or two on her behalf … that God would steady her nerves, calm her spirit, and grant her the ability to skate her best.   

I even hope she wins gold – not only for her country, but her family … for her mom.

So yes, it’s true – for one event during the 2010 Winter Olympic games, I be sporting my red and white, waving that maple leaf, and cheering Canada!