Our Ordinary Miracles

Back in August Sam started Tae Kwon Do at Karate for Kids. He is always leery about starting something new but he really took to this quickly! Mr. Palmer is his instructor and his enthusiasm really draws the kids right in.


This past week, Sam tested for his yellow belt. During the testing, Mr. Palmer told his group to do some one-armed push-ups. I love how the kids this age are just like, "Ok! Yes sir!" and just go to town!



Woo hoo Mr. Yellow Belt!


Saturday Sam participated in his first tournament! He was a little nervous but we were so proud of him for being brave. He trained really hard and you could tell. We had been practicing and making sure he said his "hi-yas" and put on his tough face. Well none of the kids who went before him did "hi-yas" so I wondered if Sam would or if he would feel silly if nobody else did it. But he did!


He got a trophy for his form and for weapons. (He did a form with nunchucks)!

He loves TKD and it seems like something he'll stick with for a long time! I love seeing how it's given him such confidence. It's also given him some major muscles. He's always been pretty solid but now, wow! All those push-ups and sit-ups are paying off!