Afterword




Claudita was a talented, precise, elegant, expressive, and consistent gymnast. With her delicate beauty, inside and out, she has captured hearts and commanded respect from many.

Her natural talent took her far in her chosen sport, far enough to earn the Olympic gold medal she always deserved.



It's all over now
The long hours of toil are but a memory
In many ways though, it is just beginning
Your pain, tears, and sweat earned you the ultimate prize-now what?
There is no need to fear, my Claudita, for life is just like gymnastics
To be successful in life takes just as much hard work
To lose takes just as much graciousness
You will fall down often, but those around you will cheer if you choose to get back up
Obstacles will be thrown your way
But I know you will overcome them, just like you always do
Remember, please remember, Claudita, that many things will change
But one thing will remain the same until the end of time
I, for one, will always love you




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