Understandably, she did not want to move from the only place she had known the first 16 years of her life. She was leaving wonderful friends, teachers, and coaches. And, when we moved, it got tougher. My Dad's cancer returned and he died in less than three months after we returned. Our 0-5 start in 2015 was rough on everyone. At Mason County, she had cheered in a state basketball tournament and the state football quarterfinals. Losing was different and difficult.
With the help of her wonderful friends, teachers, and coaches, Emma has excelled in this move. She has enjoyed success in the classroom, FCCLA, the choir, and cheerleading. Fortunately, the 2015 football season turned around and we finished strong. She has enjoyed cheering in three state tournaments in basketball, and in one state quarterfinal game in football. Our cheerleaders won the 12th region her senior year and placed 2nd at the girls state tournament... and got to cheer for the state basketball champion Lady Titans! We are all thankful that we were closer to my Dad in his last days, although it was a very difficult time.
I am very proud of Emma. She has had to fight through a very tough time but handled it extremely well. She and I both are thankful for the tremendous friends, coaches, and teachers that have been absolutely wonderful to her. Her mom has been the rock for all of us through this transition as well. It is alot easier to fight through tough times surrounded by extraordinary people. I am thankful for those wonderful people and very proud of my daughter!
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