Thank you for working with Emily this last year. I know at times you thought the private lessons weren't helping; but in reality, Tyson and I saw a great improvement in Emily's gymnastics. You helped her to overcome her fear of the vault table, back walkovers on beam, and giants on strap bars. Emily's back handspring still needs fixing, but you were the first coach to get her to put her feet together- even if it was for just a couple of attempts. And she will get it right! You were the first to spot Emily's back walkover on high beam and to encourage her to try it on her own. You were also the first person to push her over into a giant and made it fun when she knew you were tricking her into it. I really wish you were here to continue the journey for Emily. We were really looking forward to your being her level 6 coach next season. But since that's not possible, I can just look to the future knowing what a positive impact you had on our family.
I enjoyed sitting on the bench almost everyday with you, hearing your funny jokes and seeing how you interacted with the kids. I'm really proud of you for working on skills with the children in the gym who weren't even in class. They were there waiting hours for their siblings- you were there making better gymnasts of them. Thank you for caring! Thank you for being an inspiration to our family. You mean alot to us.
In your honor, Emily and I purchased two new joke books. We're already practicing them at our house. Expect many corney jokes in the days to come. Last night we came across one you used to share...
Will you remember me tomorrow?
Yes.
Will you remember me in a week?
Yes.
Will you remember me in a month?
Yes.
Will you remember me in a year?
Yes.
KNOCK KNOCK!
Who's there?
Forgotten me already?
Jay, not a chance! We will remember you for a lifetime! And then we hope to see you again! We will always be your friend.
Love, Karen and family
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