I so enjoyed the pageantry and excitement of the opening ceremony last night. The blend of ancient China with its modern emphasis on our world was fabulous. Even though I am one who supports "Buy American", we cannot deny the economical influence the Chinese have on our society.
Those of us from the Greater Houston area, have several athletes from our hometown to support. The Lopez family (actually from Sugar Land) are favorites in Taekwondo. The Woodlands own Laura Wilkinson is returning for her third Olympics. She won gold from the platform in Sydney and finished fifth in Athens. Her coach is Kenny Armstrong, also from The Woodlands. An athlete we tend to here a little less about, Funmi Jimoh, is in Beijing for the long jump. Cat Osterman is on the women's solftball team and Conroe resident, Kyle Bennett, is a competitor in the first BMX event at the Olympic Games. Katy resident, Glenn Eller, is hoping his third trip to the Olympics in shooting will be the charm.
What a sad thing that tragedy from an apparent random act has already put a damper on the festivities. My prayers are with the family, the loved ones, the athletes and coaches.
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