Mood:  special

That's right! We placed 9th out of 42 teams! The team's goal was to make the top 10 and they did it. It was nip and tuck until the very end. They always post the shooting scores soon after that position ends, but they save the test scores until about two hours before the closing ceremonies. After the test on Saturday, the kids were pretty disappointed because they didn't think that they had done a good job. It ends up that they did an excellent job and they placed one position better than they did two years ago. Congratulations Team!

John Allen had his best meet ever. His coach, Megan, had set a high end goal for him to score a 440 out of a possible 500 points. Well, believe it or not, he made a 440! He was a little dejected that he hadn't scored his goal of 450 (a very lofty goal for him) but then I pointed out that he beat every person's score that was on last years team but one (one boy scored a 446 last year), he was encouraged.  That's how much better this year's team was compared to last year's team. Of course last years team was very young compared to this years experienced group. Daisy, who sponsors the event, has made a rule that if you are on a regular team at internationals, then you can't go back the next year. An alternate can, but not someone who was one of the top five shooters who's points counted for the total. John Allen has gone as an alternate the past two years, and is expecting to be on the regular team next year. We will post pictures soon!

For those of you who were praying for Joshua, he did great. No meltdowns at all! Your prayers were definitely felt. Jacob had a great trip as well. Still afraid of the water a little, but is taking more chances! Thanks for all of your prayers!

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