Scott Weltz

Hey Dad,

So there's this Olympics thing going on. Usually I'm not a big summer Olympics kinda of gal but with my new job I'm paying more attention because we have 3 Olympians from UC Davis competing this year.

Each of them has had their struggles and their reasons not to be considered a contender. Kim Conley, a runner, wasn't expected to place and Scott Weltz, a swimmer, was also a big surprise when he qualified. Our last Olympian, is a kayaker with Crohn's disease and this is her 3rd Olympics. Each of them had to push beyond the implied expectations or limits and believe in themselves to win.

Well Scott's swim meet is over. He qualified in the semi-finals but he placed 5th in the final. But instead of having a sour attitude, he's just proud that he even got to compete. Sometimes I need to be reminded that it's not about winning and it's really about the journey.

Love you,
Stephanie aka Daddy's Gil