Feb
12
It’s the first day of the Olympics, and I find myself weepy and my heart is full on so many levels:
- My heart absolutely breaks for a family somewhere on the other side of the world in Georgia, coping with the unbearable, unthinkable loss of their darling son on the eve of realizing his Olympic dream. What should have been a day of excitement and pride is instead, for them, one of shock and pain and unbearable loss. And knowing that people all over the world are watching him die horrifically over and over and over again, like it is ENTERTAINMENT, must be heartrending.
- I cried at the entry of the Georgian team, black scarves and bands in memory of their fallen teammate.
- BDH and I both whooped with pride at the entry of the Ethiopian team, a classy, charming cross-country skier and his support staff. We are a household of two nations now, and we love it.
- I was so touched to see the men and women at Kandahar standing at attention for the national anthem.
- I agreed with my husband that Canada has indeed got the hottest world leader EVAR in Michaelle Jean. (And was delighted that she got introduced and not that evil zombie Harper.)
- I lovelovelove all the native content — the dancers, the sculpture, the introduction. Very cool.
- My heart swelled with pride and a tear came to my eye at the singing of our national anthem. And I got goosebumps when our team came in. I am SUCH a homer. I admit it.
Well done, Vancouver. This is an impressive start to the games. You’re making a country proud.
I am super excited about the Ethiopian skier. I read an interview with him a few weeks ago and found him enchanting! I’m really rooting for him.
And what a sad, horrible way to start the games. I was heartbroken for his family, team and his country.
I agree with everything you said, with some additions – I LOVED the slam poet and kd lang’s performance. Awesome, awesome, awesome.
Yep, I totally agree. I wrote the post before those bits, but I agree. kd lang’s performance was transcendent. Most beautiful song ever.