An Olympian Mother

I watched the historical unveiling a new world record, setting new heights for athletes and changing the sport of swimming during the last week of this memorial time. As I have watched during my 45 plus years of viewing this Olympic event, I cheered for the USA swim teams and all the other participants over the last week and followed the news headlines from various commentators. My focus was on the mothers and fathers of these Olympian champions in these events.

But my most memorable moment of these events is of one who supported the dreams of the now famous swimmer of all times in Olympic history, Debbie Phelps. I felt her elations, anxiety, pride, and her shock of the last individual swim her son would finish by .01 to take the gold medal as she had to sit down from the shock or realization of what her son had just accomplished at that moment as the crowd around her were roaring their cheers of support for Micheal.

She is the true Olympian of this event in my eyes. She is the epitome of a devotion as a mother which represents the role model of all who are in her place as a nurturer, supporter, teacher, chauffeur, cheerleader, nurse, nutritionalist and the list goes on as we who are carrying the role as a mother.

I was so touched by emotions as I can see the bond of love and respect they have for one another. Micheal, searching the crowd of followers and supporters to find the placement of his mother and sisters and then to present her with the tokens of roses after each event to receive the loving touch and kiss from his mother for all his efforts. She should be recognized and honored with her own gold medal for raising such a truly devoted and loving child who has struggled through childhood, overcome obstacles, and devoted to help make his dreams and aspirations come alive, who has earn the respect and admiration from the world that she now is sharing with the world to love also.

I'm sure I will read somewhere as to the "sacrifices and struggles" she has endured to achieve such a goal for her son, Micheal, but I say no to those words of descriptions for her. Mother's don't sacrifice and they don't struggle. Mothers give and want and with determination and will for their children. All of us can achieve what this remarkable mother has accomplished.

Congratulations Debbie Phelps!!! and to all the Olympian parents out there who shared their glory of moments with the world.