Motor City Nationals Day 2

What a bittersweet day...I could tell Gabi was struggling emotionally...she was very on edge and I knew why.  Her last competition...this is a sport she has fallen in love with.  Money is a big issue in this sport so it is hard to stay so involved for a long period of time.  We just don't know what the future holds.  And that is one thing I hate...not being able to let my kids do what they love, so as a mom...I was struggling a bit too yesterday.  But, Gabi gave us a performance of a lifetime.  I saw absolute fire in that girls eyes from the time she walked out on the stage.  She was all in.  ALL IN.  With another zero deduction performance, we couldn't be happier or have asked for more.  Lots of tears were shed, that's for sure.  Knowing the competition was tough from day one, we knew it was going to be a nail biter considering there were no errors on day two from them as well.  And unfortunately, the difficulty level from the other two played a part...we ended up getting third place.  And the tears flowed again.  Not because they got third place, but because they gave it their all and they all knew it was over.  I'm so proud of Gabi and all she has accomplished this year.  Taking on cheer at school, competition cheer at ICE and school! It was a rough year, and yes, there was some complaining from time to time, but she always got it done.  Very proud.