Olympic Dream

Shawn

I'm sure we all know about the inspiring career of Shawn Johnson and how she climbed up from a girlhood dream to accomplish amazing feats in the Olympics. Ten years ago, when she walked into a gym for the first time no one knew that someday she would have a gold medal hanging next to her bed. Maybe...she did.
Maybe she had a dream of one day performing on the balancing beam, in front of millions who were chanting her name, cheering her on, holding their breath, almost scared to look. She accomplished something amazing this Summer and all of America is proud and thankful to have her represent our team. Team USA. Thank you Shawn, we're looking forward to watching you in London, England as you once again amaze and inspire us.
Thank you Johnson family for all you did so Shawn could fulfill her Olympic dream.
Nastia
Nastia

I can't even begin to write about how much you stunned us. I admit, we knew you were good, but you totally blew us away.
Did you always want to be a gymnast? Did you cry when your parents wouldn't allow you to fulfill your Olympic dream? Well it doesn't matter now because you made it somehow and you definitely will not be forgotten.
It's too bad they don't allow the perfect ten, because if they did you would be the new Mary Lou Rettin. You were wonderful and we're so glad that you were there on our team. Thank you for all that you have done. You gave up your life for gymnastics and you're finally being repaid for all the work.
So sit back and relax, you deserve it. Hopefully we'll see you in four years when you continue to live your Olympic dream. Thank you for all that you have done.

Michael Michael

What can I say? You were the BOMB! You earned that record and you deserved all those golds you earned. I don't know if anyone will ever be able to accomplish in their lifetime what you did in the sum of two weeks.
While you were thousands of miles away all of us were here, screaming, fainting, hollering, crying, etc. while we watched you win race after race and prove that the impossible is never impossible. (Wow, that was cornier written down version than it was in my head!)
Thank you so much for all that you've done and all that you will do as you fulfill your lifelong Olympic dream. We are so proud of you.