Last Sunday, Susan, Hannah and I set out for Harvard for the Harvard Ballroom Competition. Leaving at 8:30 am, we drove for about 2 hours: just in time for the 11:00 am start. Hannah's friends Sarah and Danny drove with us.
Prior to that, a group of eager young ladies had descended on our home for coffee and last minute practicing at 7:oo am. Watching how much energy they had made me feel even older and grumpier than usual.Harvard, Yale, Brown, Columbia, Dartmouth, and others we present. Simsbury High School was one of only three high schools that fielded teams.
Hannah danced Bronze Swing, Rumba and Foxtrot with Saira: the young lady in the video that I posted earlier. she switched to another partner for the Waltz. I'm sorry I can't remember her name, but she's featured in the picture here. Hannah received call backs for all of the dances except the Waltz, made most semifinals and placed in the Swing and Rumba. We're happy for her.
The next competition will be held at Yale on November 14th.
Many of you know about Owen Simmons. For those that don't, here's the run down. Owen is my cousin Andrea's son. He was born with HLHS, hypoplastic left heart syndrome (1/2 a heart) and has made it through 2 open heart surgeries. He is currently in heart failure which is managed by medications until he receives the gift of a new heart.Owen and Andrea have recently been to Stanford, for what they thought might be hospitlization leading up to a heart transplant. However, they weren't sure that Owen was strong enough to make it through surgery. Carson, Andreas husband, remained at home in Arizona to with their daughter Kamryn.
As it turns out, Owen's heart is stronger than they thought, and he was released from the hospital. Looks like Mommy and Owen will be at home for Halloween. For the complete story, check out the Simmons Family Blog here.
Take care Simmons family, you are in our prayers.
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