Comments on: Recovering in Ireland http://blogs.universalsports.com/swimming/tarakirk/tarakirk/2008/07/14/recovering-in-ireland/ Universal Sports Blog Site Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:50:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: carey http://blogs.universalsports.com/swimming/tarakirk/tarakirk/2008/07/14/recovering-in-ireland/#comment-15409 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:33:23 +0000 http://blogs.universalsports.com/swimming/tarakirk/tarakirk/2008/07/14/recovering-in-ireland/#comment-15409 Tara, I watched your episode of "What not to Wear" and thought about you when I was watching the opening ceremonies from my home in Newfoundland, Canada. A quick "Google check" led me to this blog and to your Olympic dissapointment. I read down through and got to the part about you going to Ireland to heal. For very different reasons, I went to Ireland over two years ago to heal...and just came back at Christmas of 2007. I hope Ireland was able to work a little magic for you and that it's a place you'll return to when you wade through all the fall out and work that I'm sure is still on your plate. Sending you love and good vibes...and a wish for wholeness to return to your soul. Erin go Bragh. All the best, Jacqueline Tara,

I watched your episode of “What not to Wear” and thought about you when I was watching the opening ceremonies from my home in Newfoundland, Canada. A quick “Google check” led me to this blog and to your Olympic dissapointment. I read down through and got to the part about you going to Ireland to heal. For very different reasons, I went to Ireland over two years ago to heal…and just came back at Christmas of 2007. I hope Ireland was able to work a little magic for you and that it’s a place you’ll return to when you wade through all the fall out and work that I’m sure is still on your plate. Sending you love and good vibes…and a wish for wholeness to return to your soul. Erin go Bragh.

All the best,
Jacqueline

]]> by: ScottHays http://blogs.universalsports.com/swimming/tarakirk/tarakirk/2008/07/14/recovering-in-ireland/#comment-14707 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:38:02 +0000 http://blogs.universalsports.com/swimming/tarakirk/tarakirk/2008/07/14/recovering-in-ireland/#comment-14707 Tara, There's no way any of us can begin to imagine the pain you're feeling. You're right, it will take time, but I hope with that time, you'll be able to look back and realize what an incredible journey you've gone through. There is always the ultimate goal, but the memories of getting there are always part of it. Don't bury the hurt, talk about what an amazing experience it was. It wasn't what you expected, but it was still an incredible race, and you should be proud. Your career is more than 99% of the swimmers in this country could ever hope for. I hope that what ever you decide, you continue to keep your passion that you've carried through for swimming. You're an incredible young lady, and you'll go far. Enjoy your time away, and come back rested. Best of luck with whatever you decide to do with your life. Scott Hays Tara,
There’s no way any of us can begin to imagine the pain you’re feeling. You’re right, it will take time, but I hope with that time, you’ll be able to look back and realize what an incredible journey you’ve gone through. There is always the ultimate goal, but the memories of getting there are always part of it.
Don’t bury the hurt, talk about what an amazing experience it was. It wasn’t what you expected, but it was still an incredible race, and you should be proud.
Your career is more than 99% of the swimmers in this country could ever hope for. I hope that what ever you decide, you continue to keep your passion that you’ve carried through for swimming. You’re an incredible young lady, and you’ll go far.
Enjoy your time away, and come back rested.
Best of luck with whatever you decide to do with your life.
Scott Hays

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