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Red Dog said:Oh. I wasn't aware of that.
Yet you jumped to a conclusion before checking.
Joe
Red Dog said:Oh. I wasn't aware of that.
Engwaciriel said:Just saw on one of those "news stripes" that Michelle is considering to withdraw from the competition..
attyfan said:So far, everyone seems nice and sympathetic about Emily's unwillingness to watch the ladies skating. Can you imagine the h*** that would break loose if (G-d forbid) Michelle had to withdraw, but said that it would be too painful for her, and she wouldn't be watching?
attyfan said:So far, everyone seems nice and sympathetic about Emily's unwillingness to watch the ladies skating. Can you imagine the h*** that would break loose if (G-d forbid) Michelle had to withdraw, but said that it would be too painful for her, and she wouldn't be watching?
SusanBeth said:Emily didn't say that to the press. She may have said that to her sister. There's a big difference, IMO, between a private conversation and a public announcement. I don't understand the problem you have with it. It's not that hard to be sensitive to the rather overwhelming conflicting emotions which she must be experiencing. Having worked so hard and wanted and dreamed about being there for so long, it must hurt like hell to see it slip away.
Remember, Emily is not that rarest of creatures-a mature adult. She's a 16 year old kid. Show some empathy. She's doing a great job of handling this so far. There has been no whining, no complaints, and no snitfits. Her parents have a great deal to to take pride in with their kids. If it eases Emily's pain not to watch right now, she can wait till she's ready to see the videos. There's no need for the kid to take on more than she can handle right now.
attyfan said:So far, everyone seems nice and sympathetic about Emily's unwillingness to watch the ladies skating. Can you imagine the h*** that would break loose if (G-d forbid) Michelle had to withdraw, but said that it would be too painful for her, and she wouldn't be watching?
chuckm said:Reports that Michelle is withdrawing are vastly exaggerated. She was exhausted from jetlag and stiff from standing 4 hours in the cold, and so she had a rocky practice and a hard fall that hurt. She will return to practice tomorrow.
I hope Michelle doesn't withdraw, but if she does, Emily's performance will silence all those critics who said she deserved to go. They will finally understand why 30 of 32 committee members chose Michelle over her.