Oh my gosh! I just had a surprise call from Wren so thankful I was sitting at my desk!
He said "he still can't believe it's happening and that there has been alot of tears all around at ALL the boys accomplishments!"
"It was the best, they were above the clouds and it was the most beautiful, surreal experience of his life." I asked him how it was to get to the top..."it was one of the hardest things I have ever done and I would think I couldn't make it another step, would be frustrated, tired and kept thinking if I make it to the next spot I will quit - but then would think about the last year and knew I could make it! And he shared without the team it wouldn't have been possible!
The letters from all of us kept him strong and he thanked each of us for the encouragement and belief in him. "It made all the differance"
They are at the base of Elbrus in a nice hotel...he just kept repeating it's just the best thing that has ever happened! Excited for the next leg of playing with the Orpahns, staying in a Russian home and going to a Dance on Wed. evening. The exuberance over the phone radiated!
I am so grateful!
He said "he still can't believe it's happening and that there has been alot of tears all around at ALL the boys accomplishments!"
"It was the best, they were above the clouds and it was the most beautiful, surreal experience of his life." I asked him how it was to get to the top..."it was one of the hardest things I have ever done and I would think I couldn't make it another step, would be frustrated, tired and kept thinking if I make it to the next spot I will quit - but then would think about the last year and knew I could make it! And he shared without the team it wouldn't have been possible!
The letters from all of us kept him strong and he thanked each of us for the encouragement and belief in him. "It made all the differance"
They are at the base of Elbrus in a nice hotel...he just kept repeating it's just the best thing that has ever happened! Excited for the next leg of playing with the Orpahns, staying in a Russian home and going to a Dance on Wed. evening. The exuberance over the phone radiated!
I am so grateful!