TEXAS PARASPORTS GAMES - San Antonio

This is a quick shout-out to the PARA Games Athletes, volunteer Tennis Officials, Ball People, and our Adapted Leader!

Para Games of Texas! You could feel it the moment you stepped onto the Morgans Wonderland tennis courts. Perfect weather - cloudy and breezy from time to time. The sound of wheels cutting across the tennis court surface.

Volunteers came to serve. Simple as that. Barry and Becki W., Mary R., Sheryl S., Rose L., Ruth S., and San Antonio's Cornerstone High School team! They weren’t chasing applause. They were giving their time to athletes who give everything they have to this sport. It’s important to note that this kind of service sits at the center of TightLine. Showing up. Lifting others. Doing the work that lets someone else shine.

Cindy and my granddaughter - Charli! 

A BIG shout‑out to Cindy Benzon (some say shes my sister from another set of parents). Not sure about that because her organizational skills are top-notch. Mine - not-so-much! She has a way of turning chaos into order - especially when im involved. Adapted players across America LOVE HER and her dedication!!! 

My cousin Albert E used to say, “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” This weekend, all of our Volunteers lived that out.

And the athletes. Watching any level of WheelChair or ParaStanding player, and you’ll see determination in motion. Our standing adaptive players fight through long points with balance and joy. Competing for the love of the game and MANY friendship connections.

This event was a snapshot of what TightLine believes in. Service. Dignity. Fellowship. My mom and dad taught (my sister Kim and i) early to remember that we’re called to give back. To listen. To be present. To be of value.

To ALL of the volunteers (including my 'Official' Friends), THANK YOU!
To the athletes, we’re ALWAYS better for having watched you play.
And to Cindy, thank you for steering the ship.

See you at the next one, Special Olympics Melissa TX May 1-2 ... COME VOLUNTEER!!!!!!