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wolfmist
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Sep 17 @ 4:44PM
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Way to go Mom! They know when they are done with something and as parents we shouldn't push them because we have a lot of money/time invested in what they are doing as long as we know they have given it their fair shot and are not quitting over something that isn't a real issue.... but overdone.. now that's a good excuse. 
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kywonder
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Sep 17 @ 4:47PM
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Sounds to me like you have done one heck of a job with your daughter. I tip my hat to you. 
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KnittinKitten
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Sep 17 @ 4:50PM
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You did a beautiful job, Mom...you were right there when she needed you and you made it easy for her to know you understood....that's pretty much what Mom's are all about ...and, you came through with flying colors...Congrats! 
Fondly,
KK
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oct_cat
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Sep 17 @ 4:51PM
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Great post! As the mother of a teen daughter who also likes to jump in & try everything, I can relate to it's importance in a child's life. As I've always told my daughter . . . "If you want to try it, then try it; I'll support your efforts. And whether you excel at it or not. . . . you've tried it."
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daisy315
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Sep 17 @ 5:06PM
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Like I told Signme when she was talking about the lack of joy at her job..
When it's no longer fun and seems like it is sucking the light and life out of you, time to pack it up and try something else..
Yoe Meems.. are very wise for one so young.. But darlin.. I can see that you have passed that gift onto your daughter.. She is going to be one helluva force to deal with when she is an adult !  I admire her and I admire the helloutta you for being the Mom and woman that you are.. There are only a few people here that I think so highly of.. 
Great Blog !
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Sweetshy99
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Sep 17 @ 5:49PM
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I can remember being in her shoes when I was younger except I wasn't given the option of quiting. With my father, you didn't quit sports. Even if you hated them and your grades were suffering. "You play through the good and you play through the pain" he said to me (as I still can see the broken finger that never got taken care of thanks to Basketball)
i'm glad she made a good decision and that you supported her in it. It's nice to see that some people in this world are actually on the right path.
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Skydognc
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Sep 17 @ 6:00PM
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As a parent, Its so damn hard to let hem make those choices. Because we selfishly want them to continue on. My son was pitching little league. At 13, his fast ball averaged 90-95 mph. Thats just under major league speed. One day he just didnt want to play anymore! It was hard to watch him let it go, but it is his life!
Your a great Mom CW!
.In the end, its about guiding them into their own destiny, not ours!
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asnet
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Sep 17 @ 6:05PM
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Aw Meems ... that is just beautiful.
Beautifully written, beautifully thought, beautifully mothered, beautifully lived.
Wow. Thanks.
Has she considered baseball?
Sounds like she could pitch if she is not overextended.
Tallish, long-legged pitchers are deadly.
Pitcher moms rock!
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imlost2
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Sep 17 @ 6:06PM
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I understand just how you feel, sometimes you have to let them quit. I won't let mine stop in the middle of a season unless they really have tried hard, but if something just isn't working, I let them give up after they realize a sport, or hobby just isn't what they want to do. You can't force them to do something they are just not cut out to do anymore. Or have them live out "your" dreams like so many parents do. She'll find new dreams, don't worry, and a new journey. Take care Lost
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kattsmeow
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Sep 17 @ 6:10PM
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Been there, went through it too.
With my son it was football and baseball.
All those years of baseball and then he decides he doesn't want to play any more.
He decided to be a one sport person and to concentrate on that. He did try all of them though. He did very good as far as grades too.
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debbz32
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Sep 17 @ 6:25PM
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Damn girl - i missed your blogs..
Way to go - I just went through something with my daughter, and i stood faithfully beside her till she found her way...just the support system waiting it out with her.
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luvshorses644
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Sep 17 @ 6:25PM
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She is wise beyond her years.. some children don't realize the toll staying takes because they don't want to disappoint, fear the repercussions; but I think she knew you would accept her decision and even stand behind her.
Good for her... we all have limitations... but knowing them and acting in our best interest is never easy especially for such a youthful lady... she is wise, wise, wise.
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EternalFlame
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Sep 17 @ 6:25PM
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Will you be my mom?
~*~
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TroutFishing
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Sep 17 @ 6:27PM
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Better to give something up of your own volition
than to be forced to by someone making it impossible
for you to partake of your favorite sport or hobby.
I have far too many interests to have time to pursue, but
luckily none of them that demand things of me, like being
on a team with a schedule to follow. That way I just set
some on the back burner instead of having to give them up.
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LQQking4the1
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Sep 17 @ 7:26PM
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Meems! Welcome back! You did good mom, real good. I know how hard it is to take that step back and allow them the freedom to do their thing. I went through the same thing with my daughter and colorguard; it was so hard. I loved seeing her perform but when she said she wanted out she was terrified I would be mad at her. I won't lie, I was disappointed but I supported her anyways and God help anyone that would have torn her down for her decision. This momma bear would have torn them apart!
~*~ 
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SallyF
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Sep 17 @ 8:28PM
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Thank you for returning to your writing here at MD. Balance.....many never come to understand nor act upon this need.....such wisdom in one(s) so young.
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Tunes4u
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Sep 18 @ 2:43PM
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Knowing when it is time, is important...
Just ask Favre, Ali, Foreman, Tyson, and hundreds of others.
Can't be easy.......
No one can make em play. All that comes from inside.
You got it...hope Dad gets it.
~*~
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bubblyb
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Sep 18 @ 9:07PM
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What a great Mom you are!!!
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sloriver
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Sep 21 @ 1:08PM
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If you're in tune with your child it's easy to be supportive and to know what's best for them. There were times when I didn't allow them to quit because it was just momentary laziness that was working on them. When my youngest wanted to quit baseball, although he was very talented, I understood that he had lost interest permanently and supported his decision. Sometimes I got it right. Sometimes not. If a decision is made with love, though, it's much closer to right. You're a pretty talented parent.
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