😞
The emoji reflects my current feelings. My swim coach informed me that she is leaving and moving to
another state. I was totally shocked, sad and the thought of her leaving
overwhelmed me with emotions. I was happy for her since her husband got a good
job opportunity and she was going to be close to her family. Still I could not
help but think will I ever learn how to swim.
I love my coach. She has got me really far in overcoming my fear
and getting comfortable in the water. I look forward to our lessons every
Saturday morning and getting in the pool. An hour with her goes so fast and she
keeps cheering me on and never lets me give up. I am so lucky to have found a
coach like her who truly cares about me and took the time to understand my fear
with water. She never rushed me in anyway and kept encouraging me. She is the
best swim coach ever!!!!
I am sure that I can find another coach but will it be the same?
It may or may not. I have tried another coach during her transition and it was
not the same. So for now, I am going to take a break from swimming. I am not
quitting and deep down know that one day I will be doing laps in the pool.
For now, this seems to make sense. There is a new swim school
opening up next year in the spring which is bigger so I will continue then.
Losing my coach has certainly made me sad but I know that when I start back
next year, I will certainly be able to pick it up where I left of and go from
there, I hope. My coach believed that I could learn how to swim and so do I. I
actually love being in the water and am sad that I have decided to take a break
but I know that it feels like the right decision at this time.
Well, that is life right. Things don’t always work out the way you
want them too but you don’t quit. You don’t just raise your hands and say oh
well, that’s it. You find another way, another coach. It’s hard when you really
like someone and get along so well, whether a teacher, a good friend or family
and things take a different turn. But
it’s just another turn not a dead end.
I had to deal with the emotions of my coach leaving but always
knew deep down that I was not going to give up learning. I was not expecting my
coach to leave but she has too, for a better life. I am all in support of her
and my best wishes will always be with her. I will never forget her and she knows
where to find me should she ever need anything. I love you coach and am so
happy for you!!!
So it’s going to be okay. I am not going to quit. I am going to
take a break and just relax till next spring. There will be times where I will
have access to a pool and will keep practicing. It’s good to always keep in
mind that life will go on. I am a strong believer that everything happens for a
reason. Don’t give up on anything and always belief that maybe something even
better will come along. Yes, it will!
Peace,
Monita
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