OPENING CEREMONIES- ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW!!!

BEIJING DAY 2 – August 8, 2008

 The Opening Ceremonies took place this evening and I knew I wanted to be a part of it. Regardless of the long waiting and standing on our feet for hours, I could not imagine missing the opportunity of being a part of the opening ceremonies of my very first Olympic Games. And I’m glad I didn’t miss it… phenomenal! By the time it was our turn to walk out onto the track, my feet felt like they were on fire from all the standing and walking we had to do, after all we were country #61, with so many still behind us. As we stepped out, flag waving to be presented to a packed stadium audience, my heart raced and my spirit soured. I celebrated as I knew best with singing and dancing… and the world witnessed my joy as the camera focused in (if only for a moment) on this girl’s first official Olympic experience. I thank God!