IVY WILD
We bought swim passes this summer, and IVY WILD became a favorite swimming place. My kid's absolutely love the slides. At the beginning of the summer, Jacob wanted to slide on the slides with his sisters, but he was too afraid to pass the swimming test. Jacob has been learning how to swim. He's made so many improvements that I was sure he could pass the test. After much persuasion, I convinced him to take the swim test. This was a huge deal! Jacob has been afraid of swimming for quite some time, so for him to take a test without an adult next to him required great courage on his part. As he got ready to take the test, I was nervous--not because I was worried at his ability, but because I worried if he would perform to his capabilities when he was so nervous. I knew that if he was able to succeed, this would be a huge deal in overcoming fears. I prayed silently as he begun. I cheered him on the entire time, and in the end--he passed! Success! I can't describe the excitement in my "mom heart"! Fears have been our constant companion for the past four years. Each new success brings us closer to trusting in God, and leaving our fears behind for I truly believe that fear keeps us from our God.
Here's an excerpt from another post that describes this experience in other words:
Jacob and I have been working on swimming for quite some time now. He has been in swimming lessons for years, and somehow...he simply wasn't getting it--he was too afraid to trust the lessons he was receiving. I finally pulled him from lessons, and started working with him individually--just the two of us. As I started teaching him, he started making huge improvements. Those improvements; however, came through a lot of sweat and tears, a lot of patience, and a lot of persistence. I think Jacob finally realized that I wasn't going to give up or go away. Once he realized that we were in it for good, he started listening, and trusting. His improvements were so great that I finally convinced him to take the swim test at the IVY WILD. I held my breath as he swam, and I prayed my heart out. I knew that his passing or not passing could be either a huge triumph or a debilitating defeat. I can't tell you the relief I felt as the lifeguard passed him. He absolutely needed this accomplishment for his confidence in the water. He also needed it for his confidence in life. Fear has been a constant struggle for us. This was just another moment in teaching Jacob that he can overcome--that we can all overcome. I am thrilled at how far he's come! I am so grateful! So very grateful! With hard work--hard things can be accomplished! Here Jacob is at the Natatorium completely confident coming out of the tube.
Here's an excerpt from another post that describes this experience in other words:
Jacob and I have been working on swimming for quite some time now. He has been in swimming lessons for years, and somehow...he simply wasn't getting it--he was too afraid to trust the lessons he was receiving. I finally pulled him from lessons, and started working with him individually--just the two of us. As I started teaching him, he started making huge improvements. Those improvements; however, came through a lot of sweat and tears, a lot of patience, and a lot of persistence. I think Jacob finally realized that I wasn't going to give up or go away. Once he realized that we were in it for good, he started listening, and trusting. His improvements were so great that I finally convinced him to take the swim test at the IVY WILD. I held my breath as he swam, and I prayed my heart out. I knew that his passing or not passing could be either a huge triumph or a debilitating defeat. I can't tell you the relief I felt as the lifeguard passed him. He absolutely needed this accomplishment for his confidence in the water. He also needed it for his confidence in life. Fear has been a constant struggle for us. This was just another moment in teaching Jacob that he can overcome--that we can all overcome. I am thrilled at how far he's come! I am so grateful! So very grateful! With hard work--hard things can be accomplished! Here Jacob is at the Natatorium completely confident coming out of the tube.
These pictures are from two different swimming trips: August 8 & August 18.
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