Tuesday, September 8, 2009

A letter to supporters

My faithful supporters,

I know that my blogs are few and far in between, but it does not mean that I am not grateful for your support.

Your cheers, encouragement and support mean the world to me.  After a long day, coming back to the hotel room and seeing what you have left me in the networking world brightens my day.

I love representing the USA.  I so enjoy wearing the red, white and blue clothing.  I enthusiastically join the team chants and cheers.  Heck, I even take joy in donning on an American flag as a cape with the team. 


We have had ups and downs as a team.  We have come together and fell apart only to rise again.  Honestly, I think we are acting like true American women.  Sometimes, we bicker and argue among ourselves, but when someone (outside of the team) or something provokes us, we pull together and get through it.  I am honored to know each and every one of these ladies as we go about our adventure in Taiwan.


Taipei, Taiwan- what a fascinating city.  With mopeds zooming in and out of the chaotic traffic, the rottening smell that rises from the sewers and the mask covered citizens, Taipei is truly a city of its own.  I have had mini adventures with the team all over the city.  Hopefully, we will be able to gain more time to explore the metropolis.

Friends, family and fans, without your support and love, I wouldn't have gone far.  Keep rooting me on as we go for the gold!

with all my thanks,

Laura- #17 (They, unfortuately, mixed up my number.)



My joy is getting encouragment from all of my supporters!

6 comments:

momma c said...

You know you have a part of me there, cheering from the sidelines or calling for you to shake it off and step it up. Hear my voice in your head. We love you and are proud of you.

Sara Beth said...

I couldn't be more proud of you! I'm pretty sure I have told just about everyone I know about you and the deaflympics...you're famous, I hope you know!! Miss and Love you!!

hv said...

We are so proud of you! Keep us posted! Love you and praying for you.
Heidi (and the boys)

hv said...

So...I just went on the website and it looks like you won the first 2 games and are in the semi-finals that determines 1st-4th place(s). Is that correct? AND it looks like you have played in every match?! That is awesome!!! Is any of your family over there?
Heidi (again)

Laura Joy said...

Heidi-

We have won every game so far. 3-0. The first game was against Germany, 4-0. The second game was against Denmark, 7-0. The third game was a bye game. South Africa forfit so we automatically count that as a win for the point system.

Our next game is against Great Britain. We are playing them tomorrow morning (Friday) at 9:30am, which means it will be on Thursday night at 9:30pm your time. There is suppose to be a live blog at usdeaflympics.org. Feel free to tune in!

And yup, I have played every second of every game thus far. :) I love it.

Hope you and your boys are doing well!

-Laura

Claire said...

you are a ROCK STAR!

LOVE YOU!