I am sorry for the sudden departure of your beloved mother; I can only imagine, given the circumstances revolving around you, what you and your family must be going through now. I admit I didn't know if you would skate on Tuesday, or you "would" skate on Tuesday: I'm proud you decided to skate, because it was a performance I will never forget. When we offered to "back you up", it was you who had our back when you said you would skate for your mother, your family, and for all of us. You skated while we choked back our tears, and all of us say "thank you".
All of Canada, and perhaps all the world as well, will be watching you skate tomorrow night for the free skate program, but I believe figure skating already has its 'golden girl'. What you continue to do takes tremendous courage, character, heart, and dedication, and there is no quad or triple sowcow that can duplicate any of those. No matter what some ridiculous judging system may compute, just know we are all so proud of you 'our winner', and I believe your mother is watching, too. She is proud of you, not just for skating, but for you being just Joannie. Thank you for representing our country with such grace and gusto.
I will watch your skate tomorrow knowing the competition is a foregone conclusion. You have a second gold medal to win, Joannie. God bless you.
Phil
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