Miracle of Miracles

  1. Ashley says:

    so many children today are programmed to shy away from anything uncomfortable. certainly, your daughter had a rational explanation for her fear, but good on you for calmly, lovingly walking her through the discomfort. it is a skill that, if continued to be honed, will set her apart for the rest of her life!

  2. What a fantastic story. Bless Ashley for her ability, and for Punky for realizing she had it in her all along. Congratulations!

  3. NancyB says:

    I love it! I love that she went into the bathroom and prayed. I love that it gave her the confidence to do it.

  4. Suebob says:

    Aw, Tears in my eyes.

  5. kathy newman says:

    Best post ever. Thank you for sharing!

  6. rnoelhaney says:

    This was a wonderful post and really encouraged me. I have a two year old who just screamed and sobbed his way through swim lessons for a week. He was so, so afraid and my big fear is that he’ll always be afraid of the water. I know he’s a lot younger than Punky and didn’t have the traumatic experience that she did, but I just loved this. I know you have to be so proud of her! What a great experience!!

  7. Marcela Shine says:

    I can REALLY relate. Our 3 year old went under for a mere 10 seconds in December and would NOT enter the perimeter of the pool after that. In July we got him in the pool, and he is finally starting to gain his confidence. I am so proud that, as a mom, you stood your ground while she screamed for you. This is something that makes your BLOOD BOIL as a mom, and not easy to withstand. CONGRATS to both of you on this amazing accomplishment. I have hope that my little one will eventually learn to swim too.

  8. Melissa says:

    This brought tears to my eyes!!! 🙂 Good job Punky, good job swim instructor, and good job Mommy. 🙂 It takes nerves of steel to sit through moments like that sometimes but you did it!

    My three year old just had his first swimming lesson this week and wouldn’t even get in the water, but I expected it. He’s the type who has to warm up to things on his own terms, period. He simply would not get in the water just because he knew we wanted him to. But he has been like that his entire short life about EV-ER-Y-THING. I’ve learned that I need to be patient yet persistent with him. I can outlast him, but I cannot force him or he will dig his little heels in even further. It’s a delicate balance but I know that once he takes that step and gets into the pool with the instructor, he’ll be swimming like a fish in no time. That’s how he rolls.

  9. eep86 says:

    Oh my goodness! I am so so happy for Punky and Bruiser. This teacher sounds amazing! I can’t imagine having to sit through that, but the results are so wonderful!

  10. Keya says:

    That got me excited. When you get a great teacher its truly amazing! And to hear her say she can’t think of anything she is afraid of. I would be very proud too. Lump in throat proud. Oh, and I can listen you do Bruiser speak all day lol.

  11. Lori says:

    Please forward your swim instructors info to me…I need a miracle of miracles for my son.
    We live in Nashville and can make the drive out to the country…anything to get my boy swimming.

  12. Claire says:

    Ooh, I’d love the info too! We may need a miracle like that next summer. The instructor at vanderbilt told me my daughter is ready to learn strokes (She can dog-paddle), but there’s not really much else (or any way) to teach her until she puts her face in. She’s 5 -so next summer is really when she needs to learn.

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