Avery finally tested for his gold belt!! He's been enjoying his karate lessons this year, but hasn't really been ready to advance to his gold belt. So on June 26th he had his first test. Now to pass this test he had to do lots of hard work but at the end of this 3 hour test they have to break a board (1 inch thick) Avery was told about this board breaking the day before he tested and he never got to see anyone do it. When he was chosen to go first, I was sooo nervous for him!! With Mom and Dad holding our breath and praying for God to help our boy. He kicked a couple of times and nothing happened. He teared up just a bit feeling discouraged and his Karate instructor leaned in and encouraged him, mom and dad were cheering from the side line (thankfully he didn't have a total meltdown!! He dug in!!). He kicked a good kick and to his and to our delight his bare foot went through the board and broke it in half! (OK so I did cry a little!! I'm a proud Momma that my boy broke that board in half!!!))) And now our Avery has his gold belt, he got a taste of advancement, so now he working hard for his green belt. But as I overheard him tell his Grandpa on the phone, he's only at the beginning of his journey!!
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