GO USA GO USA GO USA
I Just arrived home last night from a week long trip in Whistler.
Originally I was hoping to go to the Olympics as a competitor but this
time around I was there as a supporter and spectator. The US team did a
great job making the spectating part fun, so far they have won eight
medals, making it the most successful Olympic team in US history. It was
really great for me to be up there and watch not only the success of
the US team but to see athletes put themselves on the line and give it
everything they have to achieve their goals. It was inspiring to to see
Bode come down and win the combined event. I haven't seen him ski Slalom
like that in a long time and to watch people do things they have to for
the win is inspiring. I know he wanted the Olympic gold for a long
time, even if he pretends he doesn't. Julia Mancuso was another athlete
who skied well above where she has been in the last couple seasons
during the Olympics. To be able to move yourself to a different place
mentally and just go out there and preform that well is something only a
few athletes can do. And I have never seen anything like what Julia has
done this last week.
My sister was also racing in the Super G. Chelsea helped me so much in my recovery so it was time for me to show whatever support I could for her in her big day. Chelsea started off having a great run but her skis hooked up and she skied through a gate ending her run. It was too bad she went off course but she was safe with no injuries and she won best crash of the day by NBC! Ha, so not all bad news. If you guys want to check out the crash you can see the top 5 crashes here
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/assetid=11e00cd1-23bc-46d3-9426-04eb0f68dc3e.html#womens%20super%20g%20best%20crashes
After catching my 3am bus to Vancouver, flying to Seattle, Washington, Burlington, then driving home I am certainly glad to be back. It was awesome to see everyone up in Whistler. It helped remind me of where I want to go and what I am fighting to get back to.
Cody
My sister was also racing in the Super G. Chelsea helped me so much in my recovery so it was time for me to show whatever support I could for her in her big day. Chelsea started off having a great run but her skis hooked up and she skied through a gate ending her run. It was too bad she went off course but she was safe with no injuries and she won best crash of the day by NBC! Ha, so not all bad news. If you guys want to check out the crash you can see the top 5 crashes here
http://www.nbcolympics.com/
After catching my 3am bus to Vancouver, flying to Seattle, Washington, Burlington, then driving home I am certainly glad to be back. It was awesome to see everyone up in Whistler. It helped remind me of where I want to go and what I am fighting to get back to.
Cody
Hi Cody
What an awesome report! I am so glad for you that you were able to be there. There was also a wonderful segment that NBC did on your friend Kevin, this has been the most inspiring Olympics I have ever witnesses. I now live in VT, so it's awesome to see so many courageous athletes like yourself from "my home State". Keep working toward your dream...
Pat
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Cody,
Its been great to watch the US Team, especially with all of their success! I'm glad you got to be there and to see your good friends. All the best. Bob Haskell
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Cody, I'm SO happy you went to Vancouver!!! I'm sure it was difficult for you to be a spectator ... but at the same time, inspiring... I'm sure it was wonderful to root for Chelsea ... also to be with Jesse and the many friends you have in the Ski world... Draven would have loved to have been there, but is working hard on his next venture... I'm sure he was there in spirit .... I wish you all the luck in moving forward to being back in the Game!! You can do it!!
Love,
Carol
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Cody! I doubt you remember me.. My brother and I used to race around you and your sister growing up. Well my Mah told me about your accident and I have been praying for you ever since. I'm thankful you were able to watch your sister tear it up on Olympic soil.. Falling doesn't change the talent Chelsea has, it just meant she was going for it.. What's exciting is the fact she made it to the Olympics... all I know life is good, and God knows us individually. Take care God Bless
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Hey Codeman,
Just checking on your progress we have not heard from you in awhile. I am sure you are still working hard with your recovery. Spring is in the air !
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Congratulations to the USA! I usually don't really watch the Olympics too much but this year I watched more then normal. I was particularly interested in the hockey this year, it was a lot of fun to watch.
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