We lit up and let it go. We soared like eagles flying like nothing could stop us, and did the things that others said we couldn't ever do! We became fast friends, laughed and joked about the things people never joke about, told stories no one hears and acted like a family. We were ourselves and didn't hide the differences that people often stare at, we skied down mountains and laughed like we've never laughed before. We understood each other, we impressed people in the hot pole so much that they came and joined us. We celebrated a sweet girls 18th birthday and heard Zacks never ending voice filled with complete joy! We rolled in the snow after swimming, we teased Dr. Smitt endlessly and impressed Dr. Herring with our accomplishments. We thanked our amazing Ski trainers with Hernando's pizza on Thursday night! We cried together on the last night, not wanting to go home to people who don't understand the hardships we often face everyday. We gave our hugs, said goodbye and parted our ways; ready to face another year!
Dr. Herring once said, " What we're proving is, it's not the differences that matter, but it's how we're all alike."
Thank you so much Dr. Herring for giving me this week for a third time and for so many other abilities you have given! Thank you for showing me not to look at what I don't have, but to see what I do have!
And to all you other 13 skiers, thanks for making me laugh all week!!
Amy. You did amazing on this video! Like I've watched it 10 times! No kidding. :) Thanks so much for being there to capture every moment!
A Man With A Vision
2015 Ski Trip
There once was a man with a vision
A vision for Scottish Rite
He took patients across the country
On an American Airlines flight
The mission was to teach them to ski
To snowboard and to have a ball
To try new things and have no fear
And to get up after every fall
Marylou mastered this mission
A smile her expression of choice
Lauren was never deterred
Not even by losing her voice
Erika’s heart is as good as gold
She’s a true inspiration to all
Taj really likes his chapstick
But be careful, he might take a fall
It’s always fun to celebrate a birthday
Chelsea, thanks for being the one
Watching Sarah go over big jumps
Was really such great fun
Jazymn and her beautiful smile
Can brighten anyone’s day
Zack can make anyone laugh
You never know what he will say
MaBeth, wow...what a role model
Truly one of a kind
A friend you have made in Yuri
But watch out, he has one crazy mind
The energy Josiah has shown us
So uplifting and inspiring to all
A great example to Ryan
To push through the pain and forget the fall
Selam kept us laughing, so witty and funny
A true pleasure in every way
Cruz has embraced this week like a boss
Life long friends he will always have at bay
Thank you Dr. Herring for having this vision
You’ve really made dreams come true
These memories will last for ever and ever
Without you, we wouldn’t have a clue
Written by: Kara Davis & Sandi Greenberg
Wow... dos' rhyming skills, though! :)
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